I’m currently using 1/64 oz trout magnet heads and 1/32 oz heads from Cabelas.
I don't want to derail another thread, so I'll just ask here.
I bought a bunch of Crappie Magnet bodies, but their jig heads have hooks that are too big (IMHO) for bluegills. I'm also not much on paying premiums for jig heads.
What I want is something with a long shank hook but probably a size 6 or 8 hook gap. I like the shad dart style jig head idea, but not the shape. I'm almost thinking I just need to buy some split shots and some jig hooks (no heads) and kluge something together. Ignoring the poor drawing (and hook style isn't important), here's what I'd like.
The weight is forward on the jig head so that when you add a body, the jig isn't butt-heavy. Slap a metal bait keeper on it and I'm thrilled. Weight would be 1/32 and 1/16 with hook gaps that easily fit into a bluegill's mouth.
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I’m currently using 1/64 oz trout magnet heads and 1/32 oz heads from Cabelas.
1/64 Trout magnet heads in nickle black or gold . 1/32 road runners .Got a guy that sells 1/100 jigs as well . P.m. for number .
You should probably contact one of the members who pour jigheads to see about custom making some.
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I cast my own jigs and use
#8 hooks on the 1/64th shad-dart jigs
#6 hooks on the 1/32nd oz shad-dart & round headed jigs
#4 hooks on the 1/16th oz round head
#1 hooks on the 1/8th oz round head jigs
I pour the majority of what I use, fresh or salt. stated weights on molds are mostly wrong so I weigh my own. I use a lot of what’s supposed to be a 1/32 ball head that actually weighs 1/43. Those have a #8 mostly but some #6. 1/32 in plastics with a #6 or #4. Trolling I use 1/32 and 1/16 with #2, all these are sickle hooks. Rarely I use a 1/8 with a #2 or #1. I mostly use small heads so I’m usually between 1/43 and 1/80, anything under 1/32 usually it’s a #8 in everything I use.
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Unpainted ball head jigs from Ebay. Best source for weight and hook size range plus the cheapest.
Crappie Magnet lures do fine with 1/32, 1/24, 1/16 oz jigs along with a #6 hook - never 8, never 4. Hook size is more about length of the shaft and where the hooks comes through the lure. Too long and the action is compromised. Too short and more hook sets are missed.
1/16 oz with a #6 hook
1/32 with a #6 hook
1/24 with a #6 hook
Jig head shape is not what catches fish - lure size, shape and and action do.
Line type and test/diameter also matter when using light lures. (My preference is 8# test braid.)
If you use a soft plastic lure with longer body, by all means use a #4 hook with any of the jig weights mentioned.
1/24 oz with #4 hook
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we like 1/64 th ballheads with a number 8 regular style hook .
not many of them fish that like to peck get by a number 8 you know .
if I think the sunnies are running large I use a 1/32 number 6 ….
past that size up you are going to miss lots of sunfish for sure
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...lose very few using a #6 hook and 1/24 or 1/16 oz ball head especially post spawn. Even miniature fish get hooked:if I think the sunnies are running large I use a 1/32 number 6 ….
past that size up you are going to miss lots of sunfish for sure
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10 or 8 for bream ketchn is the ticket ….trust me
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