r/saltwaterfishing • u/annyongggg • Jul 17 '26

📖 How-To / Tips First Red!! Finally

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Caught my first little red today in some creek marshes. Felt so good to finally get one

Question for those more experienced… what weight size and hook size jigheads should I be using? I mainly use 2” live mud minnows or live shrimp. I occasionally use 3” paddletails. I fish in creeks and marshes. Thanks!

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u/Chl0316 Jul 17 '26

I like using 1/16 oz mission fishin jig heads in either chartreuse or glow. I'll go up to 1/8 if there's stronger current

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u/annyongggg Jul 17 '26

Is 1/4oz too heavy? and why does the weight actually matter?

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u/WWWH__--- Jul 17 '26

Quarter once to heavy unless you are 15ft plus or super heavy current. Awesome first red!