Swimbait Jighead And Weighted Hook?

[jbo225]

whats the difference in a weighted swimbait hook and a swimbait jig head whats each used for

[roadwarrior]

Weighted swimbait hook:  http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/Weighted-Screw-Lock-Hook-5-pk-437.htm

 

Swimbait jig head:  http://www.basspro.com/Buckeye-Lures-JWill-Swimbait-Head/product/1111190501002/

[jbo225]

yeah i know the difference in the two why would somebody use the weighted hook rather than the jig head

[Matthew2000]

yeah i know the difference in the two why would somebody use the weighted hook rather than the jig head

To keep weeds from getting snagged on it.

[Dwight Hottle]

A weighted swimbait hook places the weight under the middle of the bait making it fall more horizontal. It also acts as a keel weight to keep the bait from rolling. The weighted jighead places the weight at the nose or front of the bait & it falls head first. Different actions.

[jbo225]

so different actions and prevention of snagging

[Dwight Hottle]

Correct.

[jbo225]

so now i guess my question is when and where to use those presentations

[RoLo]

so now i guess my question is when and where to use those presentations

 

A swimbait on a keel-weighted hook is remarkably weedless and may be used all the time.

If a belly-weighted hook wasn't exceptionally weedless, I would put it out to pasture  ;-)

To maximize weedlessness, I thread on a "1/16 bullet sinker" before tying on the hook.

The little spire-pointed sinker shields the eyelet of the swimbait hook, which is the only snag-prone part

 

Roger