Top baits for ling cod

I keep it simple.  8oz diamond jigs all day long.  I like the heavier jigs because they get to the bottom faster and it's easier to keep the line vertical with any drift.  Also if you get hung up on the bottom you can allow the jig to drop and the weight of the jig can pull the hook out of the snag. 

Josh

How do you rig your hooks JJQ? 

Anyone try copper ling bars? I'm about to make some and give it a go.

Anyone try copper ling bars? I'm about to make some and give it a go.

actual copper? sounds good but I would think that would be pricey

I keep it simple.  8oz diamond jigs all day long.  I like the heavier jigs because they get to the bottom faster and it's easier to keep the line vertical with any drift.  Also if you get hung up on the bottom you can allow the jig to drop and the weight of the jig can pull the hook out of the snag. 

Josh

How do you rig your hooks JJQ?

I change out the treble hooks with a large single open hook at the bottom.  1/3 the chance of getting snagged and the single hooks seem to keep the fish on better than treble hooks. 

Anyone try copper ling bars? I'm about to make some and give it a go.

I haven't but I have a shit load of scrap bronze that I think would work for jigs if anyone wants to try.  Just hook me up with a couple of the jigs and I'll supply all the bronze needed.

Josh

Anyone try copper ling bars? I'm about to make some and give it a go.

actual copper? sounds good but I would think that would be pricey

In the 70s we used to fill copper pipe with lead for jigs. Works great.

I prefer Branson Baits. Last much longer than Big hammers in my opinion.

I use 4 ounce shad heads.

Targetting lings specifically its usually swimbaits 6 inches or better on 4-6oz heads. Used lucanas-style jigs with some success.

The P-line Chovy in 3-4oz did its fair share of damage last year, and they're cheap. Most of the time I ran them with the stock trebles; on occasion i switched them out to assist hooks mounted to the top of the bait.