[chinookhead]

Do u guys think that butterfly style jigs like the profishco power jigs (far left) Saltiga Sacrifice jigs (2nd from the left) would work well for sea bass and bottom fishing? I am not sure because I know that the normal way to use them is to retrieve them rapidly and retrieve them to the surface? Will they have much action if I just bob them up and down off the bottom after casting them and work on fish that just hang out near the bottom? Also, what do u think of using the "Braid Mega bait" (in the middle) or the two Mega baits (1st two from the right). I've actually done very well on the mega baits and the beta on bass, but I've never tried them for bottom fishing. I may just use the standard diamond jigs, but I was just wondering if any of u think that it may be worth it experimenting with these different style jigs for sea bass? Also, do u guys suggest just fishing the jig plain or do I put on a couple teasers like plastics or bucktails? I'll be fishing out of Point Lookout on Wednesday. I've never actually fished for sea bass with jigs but it sounds like it may be a fun alternative to just clams.

This post edited by chinookhead 03:24 PM 06/06/2008

 

[Fishgeg]

In one word


Yes

 

[chumslk]

Have had great results with the megabait jigs especially the ones with the fluorescent fish skin . Beleive its caled a kudako or something similar. Too bad they went out of business.

 

[tunafever]

When it comes to sea bass keep it simple and don't over complicate things. Use the diamond jig and for more action tip it with squid. If you want to stay away from bait all together use a gulp product on the hook instead.

If you are fishing shallow water, i.e. less than 80 to 100ft, then use a bucktail with a teaser like you would for fluke, or use a silver ball for a weight with two dropper loops above with the teaser of your choice. In shallow water you could probably use a diamond jig in small sizes like 3 oz or 4oz. but I would try the silver ball/bucktail instead.

 

[FischerMan21]

i had a bit of luck with sea bass recently using the lucanus jigs from shimano

 

[KILSONG]

Depending on the sizes of seabass you catch, you got to use differnt size jigs. When you target big seabass in 3 - 6 lbs range in deeper water, you need jigs in 6 - 8 oz range. But you fish shallow for smaller seabass, 6 - 8 oz jigs are too big. One or two oz jig which you use normally for fluke work for inshore seabass as well.