Super User Munkin Posted July 22, 2020 Super User Posted July 22, 2020 These are some originals , the hooks seem small to me but I am going to make some. Does anyone here use these? Allen Quote
Super User fishwizzard Posted July 23, 2020 Super User Posted July 23, 2020 I was a big fan of the Gopher jigheads and never really found a replacement that I liked as much for MWF use. Z-man is making clones of them now but I haven’t picked any up to try yet. The small hooks are a lot of the appeal, good roof of the mouth hooksets and reduced snagging. Quote
dopey Posted August 4, 2020 Posted August 4, 2020 Used to but Z-man sure isn't giving them away at $4.99 for 4 jigs!!! Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted August 5, 2020 Global Moderator Posted August 5, 2020 The #4 hook is the ideal size and what most guys that use the old school Gopher heads are looking for. I don't personally use them because putting a Zman bait on one is impossible but the Zman Gopher heads are going to fly off the shelf even at over $1 a head, which is just insane to me. Quote
Super User OkobojiEagle Posted August 5, 2020 Super User Posted August 5, 2020 "Big John" worm head made by Gopher Tackle was (and still is) my go to exposed hook point jig head. The hook is a 2/0. Obviously I don't "Ned rig fish", but I am all about finesse... oe Quote
Super User fishwizzard Posted August 5, 2020 Super User Posted August 5, 2020 6 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said: The #4 hook is the ideal size and what most guys that use the old school Gopher heads are looking for. I don't personally use them because putting a Zman bait on one is impossible but the Zman Gopher heads are going to fly off the shelf even at over $1 a head, which is just insane to me. It doesn't make any sense, but I have an easier time getting them to stay on a Gopher then the wire-keeper MWF mold ones. It's more of a pain upfront, but they stay on so much better w/o glue. My dream Ned head would be a Gopher-style 1/16oz-#4 with the power coat going all the way up to the hook bend to give a little corrosion protection. Quote
Super User Munkin Posted August 8, 2020 Author Super User Posted August 8, 2020 Well I just recieved some 1/8 and 3/16oz ones with the 2/0 hook. Still looking for some of the big johns if I can find them . Allen Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted August 8, 2020 Global Moderator Posted August 8, 2020 On 8/5/2020 at 7:58 AM, fishwizzard said: It doesn't make any sense, but I have an easier time getting them to stay on a Gopher then the wire-keeper MWF mold ones. It's more of a pain upfront, but they stay on so much better w/o glue. My dream Ned head would be a Gopher-style 1/16oz-#4 with the power coat going all the way up to the hook bend to give a little corrosion protection. The MWF mold keeper is easy, push it up, then pull the plastic down (forward towards the hook point), you'll feel a little "pop", it's rigged. I never use glue and it's easy to remove and change baits. 1 Quote
dopey Posted August 24, 2020 Posted August 24, 2020 Use a Black Pearl jig hook you wouldn't have to worry about that. Quote
Super User Munkin Posted August 24, 2020 Author Super User Posted August 24, 2020 Mold for the smaller ones is done. Allen 4 Quote
dopey Posted August 28, 2020 Posted August 28, 2020 That looks great!! probably look even better with a whole load poured up!! Is that going to take a specific hook or can you use any hooks in it?? Quote
Super User Munkin Posted August 28, 2020 Author Super User Posted August 28, 2020 2 hours ago, dopey said: That looks great!! probably look even better with a whole load poured up!! Is that going to take a specific hook or can you use any hooks in it?? These are size 4 what all the Ned purists want. I can use size 2 hooks in it but not sure about any others? Had some trouble with it casting correctly but was able to make about 150 heads in about 90 minutes. Allen 2 Quote
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