Thread: just wondering about jig head size and hook size

1/4 oz and 1/0, but have fished as small as 1/80 and #6 for super finicky fish.

Originally Posted by slabeye

i was just asking in general. Not meaning it to be techinal. I understand you use different jig heads sizes for different styles. I use up to 3/8oz heads but day in and day out i use 1/16. but i dont understand why the small hook sizes. i would think small hook rip out alot easier and bigger hook get much better hook set.

Yep... I like a #1 or #2 hook on bout anything I use. I guess day in and day out I use a 3/32 more than anything else.

Originally Posted by slabeye

Just wondering what size jig head and hook size you like the best.

myself i like 1/16oz with #2 or #1 hook

I prefer the 1/16th with a #4 hook.

Prefer the #4 like my friend from Iowa. I do use a #2 for 1/8 and 1/4. I hope to move south before to long so I can design a bigger jig style!!!!

Depends on how I'm fishing. For casting jigs, I use 1/16th w/#2 hook by far the most. On still days or when they want a slow fall, I use a 1/32nd w/#2. I go a little heavier for tightlining. Brands of hooks can make a difference. I use Eagle Claw, sickle, and Gamakatsu.

I'm almost always vertical jigging or spider rigging. I never use jig heads, always #1 or #2 true turn hook with minnows or jigs/minnows and a 1/4 or 3/8oz split shot up about a 8-10 inches above the hook. I've always thought jig heads keep the minnow from moving around much but that may not be the case.

1/8 and 3/32 I use a #1, sometimes a #2 in a 3/32, 1/16 a #2, my 1/16oz pony heads have a #4 in them but when I pour again I'll use a #2. Today I bought a 1/8oz pony head and will use a #1 in it. I like big hooks and don't think it affects how the fish bite, they strike the bait not the hook. Crappie have big mouths, I've seen some aquarium size (4") crappie caught on #1 and #2 sickle hooks.

1/8th with a #2