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Jig Head
A hook with a molded weight at the head. Pair with soft plastics for one of the most versatile presentations in fishing; weight sets the sink rate.
When to use it
- Soft plastic paddletails/shrimp
- Bouncing bottom
- Covering the water column
Strengths
- Endlessly versatile
- Weight controls depth and fall
- Great feel of the bottom
Weaknesses
- Snags on rock/heavy structure
- Wrong weight fishes too fast or too slow
Key facts
Recommended sizes: 1/16–1/8 oz flats; 1/4–3/8 oz all-around; 1/2 oz+ deep/current
Best species: Redfish, trout, snook, flounder, bass
Common mistakes
- Too heavy for shallow flats (drags/snags)
- Too light to reach the strike zone in current