I fish the assasins on a 1 1/8 oz kailin jig head. The reason I use this size is I want it to sink enough I've tried heavier and haven't done as well, lighter dosen't get me down enough. The best time is around the tide turns I like around a low tide change in direction but around high works to.1 to 1 1/2 hr. around the changes is best. there are places though where you can fish most any time where some type of structure, bridge, jetty ,point etc modifies the current enough to create slack areas and backwaters where the bait gets traped. I like a deep spot throw upcurrent about 45 degrees. let it sink I count to 20 to 30and feed line if needed it depends on the current and how deep the fish are. You will have to experiment do it too long or the wrong place and you wil hang up. Sometimes the fish take it as it sinks but I don't know it until I tighten up as the line comes even or slightly down stream . By varying the length of the cast and where it lands you can completely cover
a piece of water. I don't jig just let the lure swing in the current you should feel the lure working something like a flatfish if there isn't enough current to do this I reel slowly enough to feel the lure working no jiging or anything. The take is very light it's almost like a trout taking a piece of power bait bait I strike at any little tug. The low stretch lines help a lot with this I have been using 20 lb. fire line The small diameter lets you cast further and sinks faster also much easier to feel the take. Keep the rod tip low and to the side so it runs deep and you can set quickly. I've fished next to others using the same lures but not catching anything when you could get hit after hit if you were working at the right depth. Dusk dawn or night is better. As far as slugos I haven't used the 9" ones the guy I was talking about had a snapswivel and the hook that comes with it rigged as it shows on the package. The way he fished it surprised me he just finds a place wh
ere he an cast down current and the lets it sit there in the current. It will make a swimming motion. I haven't tried it but I will. The small 4 1/2 inch slugos work very well on light tackle when the bass are close and not too deep.use 1/2 oz jigs hold the reel handle and move the rod in a circular motion around the handle and the slugo will swim in and up and down manner it takes getting used to but if you try it and you watch how it swims you will get the idea. One other thing if you glue your rubber bait to the jigs with super glue they last a lot longer and you can sometimes repair them with a cigerret lighter. Sorry to take so much space. Tight lines Ed.