[deerhunter229]

If I was going to fish only 20 to 25 ft. deep I use a 1/2 oz. arkie head if you don't have any football jigs. 25 ft is considered shallow water fishing on a couple of my home lakes where the spots and smallies can be as deep as 50ft during these hard summer months. The real key is keeping contact with the bottom. It is easier with a heavier jig but can be accomplished with lighter jigs. I have caught spots in 35 ft of water with an 1/8 oz jig when they would not hit a bigger bulkier 1/2 or 3/4 oz jig. Also I like P-Line flourocarbon but it is secondary to Fireline or a good braid when deep water fishing. I just add a flourocarbon leader for the spooky fish.