Shakey Head Jigs?

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What to choose? There's so many different shapes. Please help me on this one guys?

[roadwarrior]

MegaStrike ShakE2

http://www.megastrike.com/#!products/vstc2=shake2-heads

 

Siebert Outdoors Zenith Shake

http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/index.php/custom-jigs-and-shaky-heads-2

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MegaStrike ShakE2

http://www.megastrike.com/#!products/vstc2=shake2-heads

 

Siebert Outdoors Zenith Shake

http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/index.php/custom-jigs-and-shaky-heads-2

Hey, thanks for the response, I was wondering I've got about $30 in BPR giftcards, http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/index.php/custom-jigs-and-shaky-heads-2 would this be a good substitute, also should I go with a 5/0 hooksize or smaller?

[Brian Needham]

I really like the Megastrike heads, and the Owner ultrahead.

[whitwolf]

Siebert Outdoors Zenith shakeyhead Is the one I use most of the time.

[JeziHogg]

Megastrike ShakeE2 or  Gamakatsu Standup Alien heads

[dreamertino]

what weights would you guys use 

[Jake Coucoules]

3/16

[dreamertino]

thanks i want to try the megastrike shake e2 heads they look amazing

[Brian Needham]

1/4 most of the time.........but have them in 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2

[dreamertino]

1/4 most of the time.........but have them in 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2

i was curious about that because i know there are many sizes  i was trying to narrow it down to 2 or three 

[JeziHogg]

90% of the time I use 1/4 perfect weight to keep contact with the bottom, if its windy I go up to 1/2

[dreamertino]

90% of the time I use 1/4 perfect weight to keep contact with the bottom, if its windy I go up to 1/2

 sounds good to me I need to stock up on them because 70% of people tell me its their go to bait so i need to get better at it

[JeziHogg]

Also if you want a d**n good finesse worm, try the Netbait T-Mac you get like 20 worms for $3.50 and awesome colors to boot, my personal favorite is Alabama Craw

[Brian Needham]

i was curious about that because i know there are many sizes  i was trying to narrow it down to 2 or three 

 

then get 1/4. 3/8 and 1/2 (I use baitcaster)

 

or 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 if you shakey head on spinning gear

 

I have fished the 1/4 down to 15-20 foot........but if it is windy or current then you need to step it up, IMO

those are good starting points,but just like anything else, when you actually start fishing them you will wind up with more than you need or expected to collect.

[dreamertino]

Also if you want a d**n good finesse worm, try the Netbait T-Mac you get like 20 worms for $3.50 and awesome colors to boot, my personal favorite is Alabama Craw[/quote

I will give them a try

[dreamertino]

then get 1/4. 3/8 and 1/2 (I use baitcaster)

 

or 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 if you shakey head on spinning gear

 

I have fished the 1/4 down to 15-20 foot........but if it is windy or current then you need to step it up, IMO

those are good starting points,but just like anything else, when you actually start fishing them you will wind up with more than you need or expected to collect.

That sounds good to me thanks for all of the advice

[Bobby Uhrig]

I use the shak-e2 in all sizes according to the conditions and baits-You must coordinate your baits and head sizes accordingly to have them work properly. That goes as well as wind accommodation and depth you are  fishing. I use the 3/8 and 1/2 for power shaking in deep water and heavy cover as well as horizontally presenting the baits to suspended fish in deeper water and near any type of standing timber-bridge pilings etc.

[dreamertino]

I dont know why but I always seem to forget about the horizontal presentation option

[Felix77]

This year I have used two heads exclusively.

 

The megastrike heads when I want a lure sticking up.  These will make anything stand up.  

 

The VMC Rugby Jig Head (3/16 and 5/16) for when I want a more "traditional" shakey head presentation.  Dragging a finesse worm for example.

 

Sometimes the bass want it "up" and sometimes they seem to prefer it "down"

[TrapperJ]

I recently jumped on the shakey head band wagon and have had good luck with spot removers, There pretty basic (looks like standard round head but just flat on the top side.) and i can find them just about anywhere that stock fishing supplies.

 

I'm sure there are others that will stand up better, will try to branch out and try others.

[Brian Needham]

only knock I got on the megastrike head is it MIGHT not be so good around rock. I have noticed at Pickwick I stayed hung up more.......this might have been solved by going lighter, but with a baitcaster I didn't have much of that luxury.

[buzzfrog]

Spot remover, owner and megashtrike. If using bigger worm on bc setup the Ed shake

[Fishing Rhino]

Being from Mass, I have to use non-lead jig heads.  I have used the evolution2 and like it, particularly in it's first incarnation with the barbed shaft on the shank of the hook as well as a second on the head.  The spring holder, not so much, and here's why.

 

One of my favorite shaky head baits is the four inch, SK finesse worm.  It's made in elaztech, which makes it impossible to penetrate with a coil spring, or a barbed shaft.  I heat a safety pin over a candle and melt a hole into the nose of the worm to a depth of about an inch.  Then the elaztech worm will slide over the barbed shaft.  I apply a drop of Locktite Super Glue to the barbed bait holder, then slide the worm on, and it's there to stay.  You can also twist it over the spring by twisting it in the direction the spring is coiled.  A drop of glue before twisting it onto the spring and it is also there to stay.  The spring takes a bit more time to get the bait installed.

 

If you are getting caught up in the rocks, try a shaky head hook with a football head.  I know the football head Buckeye flik it hook didn't hang up near as much as the Jackall with a round head when I fished them wacky head style.

[WRB]

The original shaky heads were ball head jigs "doddled" in the 70''s, I know because I fished that presentation for decades! Spot remover made the flattened ball head jig popular, the flat spot helped the jig to stand the worm upright.

Sieberts ball head shaky jig looks good to me, over size 4/0 premium hook 1/8 & 1/4 oz.

Tom