Sinker
Jig head
How to fish a jig head for Spinning, Jigging.
Characteristics
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Material
Lead
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Attachment
Jig
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Habitats
Freshwater, Saltwater
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Methods
Spinning, Jigging
Jig head
Lead ball adds weight to sink the bait and creates the action.
Hook
Sharp steel bend holds the soft plastic and catches fish.
Eye
Metal tie point allows direct line attachment or snap connection.
What fish can you catch with a jig head?
What is a jig head used for?
A jig head is a lead or tungsten head poured on a hook. It is the weight and the hook in one — not a bare jig hook, and not a casting jig lure.
How is a jig head different from similar gear?
Hook plus weight. Used for spinning and jigging with soft plastics. A cheburashka is the hinged-ear sibling.
When should you use a jig head?
Fish it whenever a soft lure should swim on a headed hook, from a light shad to a heavier paddle.
What problems does a jig head solve?
It puts the weight at the nose so the lure tracks and the hook sits in the right place.
Jig head size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 3.5 g
- 7 g
- 14 g