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    Posted: 13 Feb 2017 at 2:37pm
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Hi.
Approx what weight of jig for water depth please?
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Isn't the rule usually 100grm per 30m? I usually fish 50-70m with 2-300 grm jigs
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and depends if couta are around. dont f around with light jigs and maximise the hang time for them to cut ya off clean, but it will happen with heavy jigs regardless
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Usually 300g in 100m but you might need to factor in more weight for wind or tide drift.

For good rod loading, you might want to go heavier or choose a jig that is less streamlined so that water pressure plays its part in contributing to rod load.

Rod load is important to establish good rhythm when mechanical jigging.
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