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Need a giant jighead #12281510 06/06/17 07:57 PM
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I just got some 10 inch soft plastic swimbaits that look pretty sweet, but I can't find a jighead big enough. So far the best I've come up with is a 10/0, but even that isn't nearly long enough. Anybody heard of or know where I can find a truly giant jig hook? Or have any alternate rigging suggestions?

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Re: Need a giant jighead [Re: JohnButte] #12281542 06/06/17 08:08 PM
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Walmart carries giant 1 oz jig heads


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Re: Need a giant jighead [Re: JohnButte] #12281543 06/06/17 08:08 PM
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look at the Owner and Kalin's saltwater bullet jigs. That's what I use.


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Re: Need a giant jighead [Re: JohnButte] #12281561 06/06/17 08:22 PM
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Get a 12/0 Owner Beast hook


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Re: Need a giant jighead [Re: JohnButte] #12281677 06/06/17 09:33 PM
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Get a regular big jighead designed for swimbaits and add stinger hook.

Re: Need a giant jighead [Re: JohnButte] #12282213 06/07/17 02:57 AM
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Thanks guys. Going to be testing on bass and muskie.

Re: Need a giant jighead [Re: JohnButte] #12282307 06/07/17 04:00 AM
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I make a 1 oz with an 8/0 hook. There is a custom aspect to the hook placement in the mold that makes the shank run longer than a traditional 8/0. It is a big hook on a big lead head. Tested it on up to 8" Live Magic Shad flat tail swimbaits, and I bet it will work with that 10" you've got, especially if it's a paddle tail.


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At this point I'd give up on bass tackle and start buying striper tackle. cyclop

Re: Need a giant jighead [Re: JohnButte] #12282608 06/07/17 01:30 PM
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Good suggestions above.

Trokar makes a 9/0 swimbait hook if you like their hook point design

and there's these I'd like to try available in 10/0 and 12/0 in multiple weighted options




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Re: Need a giant jighead [Re: Alex Finch] #12284541 06/08/17 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted By: Alex Finch
I make a 1 oz with an 8/0 hook. There is a custom aspect to the hook placement in the mold that makes the shank run longer than a traditional 8/0. It is a big hook on a big lead head. Tested it on up to 8" Live Magic Shad flat tail swimbaits, and I bet it will work with that 10" you've got, especially if it's a paddle tail.


I picked some of these up at the Rayburn Big Bass Splash from Gilbert at GTB Outdoors....the hook has an extra long shank that works really well on big swimbaits. Would def give them a shot.

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Thanks, will check out all suggestions.

Just an fyi, I suck at muskie fishing so don't expect any pics. Trip is mid july.

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