What color / size jigs for high and low water?

[johng]

Howdy all- wanted to see what you thought about different size jigs and colors for high, low, muddy and clear water.

Basically when I fish for steelhead I use a bobber and a jig.

What are your favorite colors / sizes depending upon water conditions?

Thanks,
jg

[daddysprad]

Black, Black and Red/Pink...

[Button Nubbs]

Most of the time I use 1/8oz occasionally I will use 1/4 or 1/16oz jigs. The 1/16ths are used for low water or super pressured spooky fish. The 1/8ths are my go to.

As for water conditions I fish jigs in "steelhead green" to gin clear water. Fishing jigs in muddy water will get you the occasional fish here and there but you are much better off fishing eggs under a float. Don't ever try a whole small sandshrimp under a float I promise it won't work.

My favorite colors for jiggy water conditions are purple cerise and pink.

[johng]

Thanks guys for the tips!  I am heading out to a river soon so it is much appreciated.  On the 1/16th oz. jigs I heard the same thing and was trying those when Ritter Ponds was getting hit hard and the water was very low.  No luck but it is good to get confirmation on the theory. 

Good luck to all!  I hope to get my first adult sized steelhead soon.  Like before I leave this life. 

[Button Nubbs]

A drag-free drift is more essential than jig color, size, and many other factors. I've seen steelhead caught on some pretty offensive jigs that are being fished right. Tie your jig to run paralell to the bottom (I use a palomar knot) you will have to readjust it every so often but I believe that is also crucial. Don't let your jig drag the bottom, keep it in their face. When that float goes down; reel, feel, set. You don't want to whiff if you have some slack in your line.

Just some tips that might help you.

Good luck!