The weight of the Hop-R™ jig determines the speed of the fall through the water, back to the bottom of the lake or sea floor, when the jig is hopped.

For best results, follow these guidelines:

 Warm Water:

Start with a heavy jig. If needed, move to lighter jigs to check slower speeds. 

Cold Water:

Start with a light jig and increase the pause between hops.

Clear Water or Bright Sky:

Choose light colors:  Light colors, White, Yellow or combos.

Stained Water or Dark Sky:

Choose dark colors: Red, Yellow or combos.

Pro Tip:  Add a minnow, worm, soft plastic or teaser for more flash and change the sinking rate.

I will typically fish all sizes of Hop-R™ Jigs with corresponding colors for sky and water color, at each fishing spot on structure. By doing this, I check all speeds to thoroughly fish from a casting position on structure. At times, I will add a teaser to check different rates of fall for each jig size.

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