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Z-Man Fishing Weedless Eye Jighead Lures 1/8 oz

Posted By: befuddled

Z-Man Fishing Weedless Eye Jighead Lures 1/8 oz - 11/23/19 04:46 PM

Is this Z-Man weedless jig head 1/8 oz suitable for wacky rigging
or is the strong hook too thick for wacky style baits?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GQG4P5Z/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=A3DBICOCBXYMJ3&th=1

"befuddled" in Sulphur Springs
Posted By: senko9S

Re: Z-Man Fishing Weedless Eye Jighead Lures 1/8 oz - 11/23/19 05:48 PM

I wouldn't use a jig head for a wacky rig. sure it would work, but i could think of much lighter, more realistic and less expensive ways that would be more effective.
Posted By: Ken A.

Re: Z-Man Fishing Weedless Eye Jighead Lures 1/8 oz - 11/24/19 02:57 AM

Normally you wouldn't need a heavy wire hook for wacky rigging a trick worm or Senko-type bait. I typically throw a wacky rig weightless unless I am targeting suspended fish in deeper or if the wind is really blowing. In those cases I might use a light jig head. I like this one the best.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Gamakatsu_G-Finesse_Series_Wacky_Jig_Head_3pk/descpage-SJW.html

This one looks promising too.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Fusion19_Weighted_Wacky_Head_5pk/descpage-WTW.html

Like David said, the Z-Man jig head would probably work but that particular jig head is best suited for small soft plastic swim baits. That's why it has the keeper barbs on the collar. Hope this helps.

Posted By: Ken A.

Re: Z-Man Fishing Weedless Eye Jighead Lures 1/8 oz - 11/24/19 03:45 AM

Here is another good one if you feel like you need a heavier hook. This one is made specifically for wacky-rigging a soft stick bait like the others in my post above.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Revenge_Flippin_Wackers_3pk/descpage-RFWH.html
Posted By: tmd11111

Re: Z-Man Fishing Weedless Eye Jighead Lures 1/8 oz - 11/24/19 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by Ken A.
Normally you wouldn't need a heavy wire hook for wacky rigging a trick worm or Senko-type bait. I typically throw a wacky rig weightless unless I am targeting suspended fish in deeper or if the wind is really blowing. In those cases I might use a light jig head. I like this one the best.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Gamakatsu_G-Finesse_Series_Wacky_Jig_Head_3pk/descpage-SJW.html

This one looks promising too.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Fusion19_Weighted_Wacky_Head_5pk/descpage-WTW.html

Like David said, the Z-Man jig head would probably work but that particular jig head is best suited for small soft plastic swim baits. That's why it has the keeper barbs on the collar. Hope this helps.



That Gamakatsu looks promising.
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