I still use the 1/64 ounce jigs with #10 gold colored hooks. I usually mash down the barb for ease of release. Barb doesn't matter if you keep a tight line. I tip the jigs with a tiny Berkley "Gulp Alive" chartreuse or pink waxie. For a pole, I prefer the Mr Crappie graphite poles in 10 to 16 foot lengths. Six pound or four pound test monofilament line.
My technique is to swing the jig out as far as I can at about a 45 degree angle to the bank, then slowly sweep it back in front of me with frequent starts and stops. I make the line out about a foot shorter than the pole.
A long cane pole will work with these rigs, but will wear out the average person in less than an hour due to its weight.
If you happen to get a two pound or bigger CC on, you may begin to wonder if you will ever land it.
I have landed a CC over six pounds with this rig, but it was a heavily fed, lazy one that didn't really fight as hard as it should have for its size. Infrequent feeding will make CC stronger fighters for some reason, maybe more exercize catching small fish.
