Id usually sart off with a 200gm jig and if there are fish there and they are liking a certain colour then keep using the same colour but upsize it to a longer, bigger jig, that way it looks like a bigger bait and youll get the bigger boys attacking that oe instead of all the other rats. My way of thinking anyway. Start off with the williams 200gm benthos then when you find them move up to the ZEST 400gm long  jigs in pink or yellow seem to go very well for me  

How many drifts through a particular school would you guys do before changing jigs if no interest?

KikBac wrote: Alex, if the bait is balled up tight, the fish are high up in the water column and you can mark individual fish on the sounder, then the fish are feeding hard out and will take just about anything. If the bait is spread out and/or you can't mark individual fish then maybe they just aren't feeding? The sign, and how to read it is more important than jig colour or how many drifts you do.

Always match the jig weigh to water depth - 100m= 300g, 60m=200g. If the jig does not get down quickly enough, go heavier or choose a slim shape jig e.g. zest Curved Slider, JM rocket jig. Then choose your colour, a rough guide is the overhead light conditions. Bright light = bright reflective colours! dull light = dark colours. Everyone has their favourite jig colour, get all the guys to use a different jig colour and you will see which colour is best at that time.

Jig choice can also depend on whether you want a quick retrieve, then chose a slim jig that respond best at speed e.g X
zest Curved Slider, zest deep slim, JM Rocket. If your technique is slow, then choose a flat side jig that will work well at a slower speed e.g. zest Hardy Long, zest curvaceous jigs.

What chris said is gospel...but I would just point out that most of the time kings ain't feeding on the bottom so in 100m a 200 is fine. The lighter the jig the easier it is.

Ok thanks again people. Had a bit of a shop yesterday. 1 300g and rest 200g. mainly cheapies and a zest.

Jedijay wrote: Hey Alex, did you manage to get out today? Only got a few cudas on blue and pink jigs.

KingySlayer wrote: AlexFyssher wrote:  This jigging thing could get expensive Well you best stay clear of TOP WATER kings them mate. But then again its that awesome.