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Bass Fishing => Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion => Topic started by: eetz on May 22, 2011, 08:08:07 PM
What shakey head jigs are you guys using?
I really like the technique, but haven't found a jig of preference. I'm using 4-6" finesse worms usually, with a medium Fast action, or a Medium Light ExtraFast action rod. (actually, i was using a 6" zipper worm on a 3/8oz jig head with a MHXF rod last week with success).
Just wanted to see what everyone's preference was.
Picaso Shakedown jigs (3/16 - 5/16 size)
I like the Strike King shakey head jigs. The have a 4/0 hook w/ a 60 degree flat eye. I normally use an 1/8 oz.
2nd vote for the Strike King Shakey football jig. Plenty strong and sharp out of the package. I use both 1/8 and 3/16 sizes.
Heck if I can remember the brand... they sell them at Al and Bob's. But I've gone MAGNUM this year!! I've been fishing 3/8ths and even a half oz shakey head with bigger worms (won't mention which ones, I'm not gonna give up all my secrets!!) and been doing very well on it.
Its strictly a finesse tactic to me when the bite gets real tough so I never go heavier than 1/8th oz and only go that heavy when its windy or deep water. Most of the time Im throwing a 1/16th or 3/32 ballhead 60 degree flateye screw lock with a 4/0. Brand dont matter as long as its got a gammy. I usually just buy from guys who pour there own on BBC or GLB. Got some comming from Nemesis to give a try this year.
I use the smaller sizes. 1/16-1/4 oz. I like the Nemesis ones.