What size hook/jig head should I use for a Berkley 3 Power Minnow?  I have 1/4 and 1/8 ounce jig heads, but was thinking about using a slightly lighter weight.  I will be using a medium/light spinning rd and will be using this as a swim bait and maybe even drop-shot?

What are some other ways to fish these style baits?

Thanks!

Is this the bait?

I would think the jighead depends on the depth you'll be fishing. Hook size, I'd go with one with at least as much gap as the illustration. You want that hook above the bait's body enough for an unimpeded hookset. I'd use a hook with relatively light wire since the rod is an ML.

You say you want to use this as a swimbait; I've never used a swim bait, but does it involve swimming the bait at a fairly constant depth? If yes, the heavier the jighead, of course, the faster you'd have to retrieve to keep the bait at your desired running depth.

One bait I've used successfully is a grub on a jighead with a jig spinner added. The lift provided by the blade will help maintain the depth at a lower retrieving speed, as well as offering vibration and flash.

Some people are not familiar with jig spinners. Just in case, this is one:

I think as light as 1/16 ounce and as heavy as 1/4.

Actually I think the power minnow is a soft jerkbait type lure.

Yes, the Power Minnow is a jerkbait style soft bait. http://www.todopescatienda.com/images/berkley%20power%20minnow%20perrigged%20bs%208%20cm..jpg. I don't use it with a jig head, I just fish it like I would a superfluke, weightless/weedless.

depends on the depth i would say  i like them for fishing river weeds so i like little bit heavier ones like 3/8 ounce  and when u feel a weed rip it through  great reaction softbait   u can use them on a weightless trig i have heard and fish them as a topwater or wakebait