Best jig head for tying

[Phishin Fillip]

I have been considering recently tying my own bucktail jig.  I don't have the proper supplies to mold my own jig heads and was wondering what the best jig head would be for tying my own.  I can not seem to find one that doesn't have a barb or something like it.

Would the barb get in the way of tying the hair to the jig?

[DangerRanger]

I have used the barbed jigs for tying flies.  I am no pro at it by any means but is doesn't seem to bother me.  The only thing I don't like about most jigs is that they come with a small hook (crappie style).  

[Jig Man]

Would the barb get in the way of tying the hair to the jig?

Yes the barb does get in the way. You can not make a good looking finished product with a (lead shank) on the hook. If you can't find any without it, take a pair of gate shears or side cutters and cut it off the hook. You will get a much easier to tie and better looking product.

What are are you looking to tie in what shape and what weights?

I tie them from 1/16 oz to 1/2 oz and get a clean good looking bait. Here is a sample of some 3/32 oz jigs.