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Jigman · 08-28-2009, 06:34 AM

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll check them out. Jig size depends on the depth and current when I am throwing them. The areas that I would fish with 3/8 oz are shallow (less than 4 feet), so anything heavier spends too much time in rocks.

One of the areas that I fish with the XRA1083 is a below a dam on the Ohio River. Distance can be a big factor. Sometimes they are at your feet, other times 100 yards off shore (or further out beyond casting range). Most of the time that I use the Arra I'm down river some from the heavy current. 3/4 to 1 oz pencils and small metal lips can produce well. The Arra handles those well, and gets the distance and is often needed. If the fish are deeper, I'll go with a slab spoon or bottom bounce a jig. I agree with you on the Arra and moving water do not mix. A big reason I wanted to check into other blanks for this application. Thanks again!

Jigman

08-28-2009, 06:34 AM	#3
Jigman Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,442	Thanks for the suggestions, I'll check them out. Jig size depends on the depth and current when I am throwing them. The areas that I would fish with 3/8 oz are shallow (less than 4 feet), so anything heavier spends too much time in rocks. One of the areas that I fish with the XRA1083 is a below a dam on the Ohio River. Distance can be a big factor. Sometimes they are at your feet, other times 100 yards off shore (or further out beyond casting range). Most of the time that I use the Arra I'm down river some from the heavy current. 3/4 to 1 oz pencils and small metal lips can produce well. The Arra handles those well, and gets the distance and is often needed. If the fish are deeper, I'll go with a slab spoon or bottom bounce a jig. I agree with you on the Arra and moving water do not mix. A big reason I wanted to check into other blanks for this application. Thanks again! Jigman