I am new to jig fishing on LE. I went out with some experienced friends a few weeks ago and picked up a couple with them. Dad and I went out last Friday to turtle reef area. We got out a little late, since it was the first trip of the season for my boat. I caught 1 sheephead, and had 1 walleye snagged under the jaw.

We went out again today. We made it out by 6:30am, and went out to the pack near turtle reef again. I caught 2 sheephead and that was it. We did feel some hits, but nothing else on the lines. We were using 3/4 oz jigs with stiner hooks. Actually added a little weight with the wind today so we could maintain contact with the bottom. Tried purple, green, and orange. Nothing seemed to work.

Any advice would be helpful. I basically pickup the jig about 6-8 inches and let it down so it is "hopping" the bottom with the drift of the boat.

Thanks,
John