Jig Head For Baby Swim Baits (2.75" ~ 3") ?

[ChrisD46]

Whether the Keitech FAT Swing Impact 2.8" , SK Rage Swimmer 2.75" or the BPS swim bait 3" , what jig head are you using for these baby swim baits ? I thought about either a 1/8 oz. SK Baby Squadron jig head or one of the Z-Man Neg Rig jig head or similar with a #1 to 2/0 short shank hook . What jig head are you using for the smallest swim baits 3" and under in size ? 

[Hammer 4]

Owner Flashy Swimmer, it has an underspin which I like.

[ChrisD46]

2 minutes ago, Hammer 4 said:

Owner Flashy Swimmer, it has an underspin which I like.

*Owner makes the smallest in a 1/0 Flashy Swimmer which may work ...

[Hammer 4]

Just now, ChrisD46 said:

*Owner makes the smallest in a 1/0 Flashy Swimmer which may work ...

I've used 2.8 Kietech's on mine, they work just fine.

[NorthernBasser]

Gamakatsu Round Jig Head.

 

 

Dirty Jigs Matt Stefan Guppy Swimbait Jig Head.

 

 

Coolbaits Lure Co. "The Down Under" Underspin.

 

[TnRiver46]

I like round ball 1/8 oz heads 

[softwateronly]

6 hours ago, NorthernBasser said:

Gamakatsu Round Jig Head.

 

 

Dirty Jigs Matt Stefan Guppy Swimbait Jig Head.

 

 

Coolbaits Lure Co. "The Down Under" Underspin.

 

I currently use the same as Northernbasser.  These also look promising for what you want...

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Gamakatsu_211_Round_Jig_Head_5pk/descpage-GRTW.html

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Owner_Round_Head_with_Lockdown_Keeper_5pk/descpage-ORHL.html

 

scott

[Bass Rutten]

Vmc make a nice one.

[Chris at Tech]

Guppy

[MickD]

For 3/16 I like the VMC with the spring keeper best-it holds the bait best, less damage, bait lasts longer.  For 1/8 I use spotstickers which can be had with 3/0 or 4/0 hooks.

 

You want a good hook gap so the point is well exposed, so bigger hooks than you might otherwise use on a jig.  I don't think the Ned jigs are good for this, not enough gap, hooks too small, too fragile.

[GetFishorDieTryin]

I like a #1 for thinner 3" baits like Easy Shiners and 1/0 for larger profile baits like Swing Fats.  Hayabusas Brush Easy in 1 or 1/0 is a great head.  If your just using it for swimming Owners Ultrahead Darter works really well with light tackle.

 

5 hours ago, softwateronly said:

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Gamakatsu_211_Round_Jig_Head_5pk/descpage-GRTW.html

These are really nice, but there designed for small crappie baits with a #4 hook.

[Finessegenics]

10 hours ago, NorthernBasser said:

Gamakatsu Round Jig Head.

 

 

 

x3. 

 

And sometimes a berkley half head. 

[Hook2Jaw]

 

I like the Big Bite Baits BBJ, they hook fish and cost $3.49 for a six pack.  They work great with 2.5-3" swimbaits.

[Columbia Craw]

Dobyns light hook in 1/8 and 3/16.  Best keeper ever and a sharp hook.

[HaydenS]

Surprised this hasn’t been mentioned yet...

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Megabass_Okashira_Jig_Head_3pk/descpage-MBOJH.html

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Megabass_Okashira_Screwhead_3pk/descpage-MBOSH.html

[rangerjockey]

The Big Bite swimmer head is the best I've found. You can get them up to a 3/8 head that still has a short enough hook that won't kill the action of the smaller baits. Great  keeper also.

[ChrisD46]

I appreciate the replies - the Siebert Morel Ned Jig Head uses an Owner 5313 #1 and 1/0 size hook which are pretty tough . I do prefer eyes on a swim bait jig head though (if given a choice). 

[Bankbeater]

I'll use either a 1/16 or 1/8 round head jig.

[ajschn06]

Baby Squadron is my pick for 3.3" - don't go any smaller than that though

[ChrisD46]

15 hours ago, ajschn06 said:

Baby Squadron is my pick for 3.3" - don't go any smaller than that though

*Would the same Baby Squadren (i.e. 1/18th oz.) still fit the approx. 2.75" swim baits ?