Hoping for some advise on the hook size and shank length on these plain jig heads, footballs too.
I have mostly Gamakatsu and Owners in these types. Why the difference in hook size and shank length in jigs of the same weight? A round head 1/4 oz. Gammy has a 2/0 hook, the Owner 1/4 oz. a 3/0 hook, and the Owners shank is longer. This holds trues for their darts and footballs too. Is there a reason for this? Is it application specific or is it just a brand thing? The difference is not all that great, it just raised the question in my mind. I'm praying this is not a stupid question!
Thanks....Joe
Round and Dart Jig Heads-Hook & Shank?
Re: Round and Dart Jig Heads-Hook & Shank?
Dart heads are intended to be a finesse swim jig meaning it's cast horizontally and retreived through the water column anywhere from inches off the bottom to the depth you meter bass suspended. I consider 1/8 oz darts with 1/0 hook and 4" to 5 1/2" curl tail finesse worms as the basic using 6 lb to 8 lb FC line. 1/4 oz dart is near the top weight I use and then in windy conditions.
Round or pea head jigs are, for me, a bottom contact jig anywhere from 1/8 to 3/8 oz similar to a dart finesse presentaion with worms and soft plastic craw worms.
Football head jigs were developed in SoCal for use in rocky steep bank and off shore structure back in the early 60's, the original footballs used a light wire weed gaurd to reduce snags in brush.
Jigs you cast over 25 yards usually will have a longer shank hook then a Arkie style vertical falling jig used in cover. Jigs used in cover we called a flippin jig have shorter heavier wire hook with fiber weed gaurd to reduce snags and get bass out of the cover using heavier line. Jigs you cast in sparsh cover or rocky areas usually have a lighter wire hook and longer shank to increase hook set percentage.
The further the hook point is In the back of the basses mouth the higher your chances are for the hook point to penetrate soft mouth tissue before the jig head hits the inside of the lips. The down side is a longer hook shank tends to snag more often.
Hook size is a choice depending on the trailer thickness, I prefer larger size hooks with forged medium wire for strength, both Owner and Gamakatsu are premium sharp hooks, critical for jig fishing.
I know others like to bottom bounce darts, I prefer to keep them moving preventing snags. When you consider how many different jig head designs have been developed it's clear we all have different ideas.
Some of the round head jigs with larger heavier wire hooks may be intended for A-rigs, the smaller short shanks for wacky rigs.
Tom
Round or pea head jigs are, for me, a bottom contact jig anywhere from 1/8 to 3/8 oz similar to a dart finesse presentaion with worms and soft plastic craw worms.
Football head jigs were developed in SoCal for use in rocky steep bank and off shore structure back in the early 60's, the original footballs used a light wire weed gaurd to reduce snags in brush.
Jigs you cast over 25 yards usually will have a longer shank hook then a Arkie style vertical falling jig used in cover. Jigs used in cover we called a flippin jig have shorter heavier wire hook with fiber weed gaurd to reduce snags and get bass out of the cover using heavier line. Jigs you cast in sparsh cover or rocky areas usually have a lighter wire hook and longer shank to increase hook set percentage.
The further the hook point is In the back of the basses mouth the higher your chances are for the hook point to penetrate soft mouth tissue before the jig head hits the inside of the lips. The down side is a longer hook shank tends to snag more often.
Hook size is a choice depending on the trailer thickness, I prefer larger size hooks with forged medium wire for strength, both Owner and Gamakatsu are premium sharp hooks, critical for jig fishing.
I know others like to bottom bounce darts, I prefer to keep them moving preventing snags. When you consider how many different jig head designs have been developed it's clear we all have different ideas.
Some of the round head jigs with larger heavier wire hooks may be intended for A-rigs, the smaller short shanks for wacky rigs.
Tom
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