Anyone use the “bottom sweeper” style of jigs? If so, what’s been the most common weights and hook sizes you might use?
I’m considering buying a mold to pour some, and want to be sure I’m getting it to pour the correct range of weights and hook sizes. It doesn’t pour exact copies, just a similar jig.
How about also for Redfish or other inshore uses, are they used for anything else?
Thanks!
No experience but, but i just ordered some and going to try them out Monday/Tues. Trying for sheepshead and reds. Ill post results.
Cool, thanks!
They’re also used for Tog, but not sure they need to be as heavy here as what is used further north for them.
I know they’re used up around the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and can be heavy.
The mold I’m looking at goes to 1.25 ounces.
So, did you get the chance to try out those jigs? 
bigjim , I made it out for a little bit before some engine trouble or alarms. But, I as able to try one spot with oysters wrapped in mesh like I saw on YouTube on the jig heads. I caught 3 small sheeps . I will definitely be trying them some more. The only downside I can see for reds or trout is not being a circle hook & having to set the hook.
That’s interesting! I’ve not thought about circle hooks for a jig like this. The jigs use a stout jig hook, and I’m not aware of a jig circle hook that might be as stout, or frankly a jig circle hook.
There was some being made, I don’t know if that’s still the case.
I’ll have to check that out.
What weight jigs did you use?
BTW, thanks for the reply on this, it’s helpful! 
I went with the 3/4 oz one but, current wasn’t bad & I was only fishing 13-15ft deep. I know they make a heavy duty gauged circle hook, but not sure with any with a long enough shank for a jig on.
Thanks for the reply! I’m going to check into that! I appreciate the information.
I’ve seen some videos regarding these being used locally. Seems to be particularly efficient around producing docks while using fiddlers.
Thanks for the response! That seems to be the way most folks are using them, although not only with fiddlers.
My opinion is that they’re not anything special, the same can be done with other jig styles, but these jigs are compact and have a stout hook.
I’ve ordered a mold, and will see if it was worthwhile.
I appreciate the comments.
