For solid soft plastic paddle tail swim baits in the 3.3"  to 4.75" (i.e. Keitech FAT Swing Impact , SK Rage Swimmer, etc.) what jig head weights do you like best for "bottom - hopping" these paddle tail swim baits in 12' of water or less (i.e. relatively shallow - not deep ledges) ? ... For straight retrieves I use 1/8th oz. mostly but for a reaction bite , bottom - hopping a small paddle tail swim bait I'm thinking a heavier 3/16th oz. or 1/4 oz. would be better and provide a bit better tail action on the fall ... Your thoughts and experiences with above ? Thanks in advance !

Quarter ounce

What weight gives you the best feel?  Without overloading your rod.  I'd try 5/16 or maybe 3/8 if it didn't overload the rod, just because the bait would get to where I wanted it to be quicker.  If you're dealing with current, maybe heavier.

Depends on how deep the water is but usually a 1/4 oz ball head

weight is used to control depth and speed... there is no "best" weight

 

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