Super User GetFishorDieTryin Posted March 9, 2022 Super User Posted March 9, 2022 I do really well with smaller worms on 1/16 SHs. Trouble is there aren't very many available with short enough shanks to fit smaller worms, like Hit Worms, 4.5" Robo Fats and so on. The only 2 that I've found that fit the way I like and are available in 1/16 is the Picasso Takedown in 2/0 and the Bite Me Tackle finesse SH in 2/0. Does anyone else have any SH recs that are similar? Quote
thediscochef Posted March 9, 2022 Posted March 9, 2022 I like the Owner Shakey Ultraheads pretty good, they're available in 1/16 and 4 colors. They have a 4/0 hook which is significantly larger than the 2/0 of the takedown which I also carry. But the owners seem to do well enough with a 4" zoom finesse worm. I haven't caught much on them but in clearer waters I'd imagine they do quite well. Thinking about rigging one with a swim senko for an upcoming trip... 1 Quote
Super User Spankey Posted March 9, 2022 Super User Posted March 9, 2022 6 hours ago, GetFishorDieTryin said: I do really well with smaller worms on 1/16 SHs. Trouble is there aren't very many available with short enough shanks to fit smaller worms, like Hit Worms, 4.5" Robo Fats and so on. The only 2 that I've found that fit the way I like and are available in 1/16 is the Picasso Takedown in 2/0 and the Bite Me Tackle finesse SH in 2/0. Does anyone else have any SH recs that are similar? The 4.5 RoboWorm Fat is a good worm for me. I picked up on a few of the exclusive colors for this season. Anything that I’ve liked has worked for me. I for the most part fish the VMC Shaky Heads and the Slider Heads. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 9, 2022 Super User Posted March 9, 2022 Megastrike Shake2 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Megastrike_Shake2_Pro_Model_Shakey_Head/descpage-MSPROMD.html 2 1 Quote
Super User TOXIC Posted March 9, 2022 Super User Posted March 9, 2022 Spotsticker screwball shakeyhead. Multiple weight choices. I prefer the screw lock style because it gives a better weedless rigging. 1 Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted March 9, 2022 Posted March 9, 2022 Dump the shaky head and use a Ned Head for that worm. Here is my weedles Morel Head. https://siebertoutdoors.com/products/ols/products/morel-widegap-3-pack 5 Quote
Finessegenics Posted March 9, 2022 Posted March 9, 2022 Is a screwlock absolutely necessary or are you open to other jigheads? Quote
paulmandude Posted March 9, 2022 Posted March 9, 2022 I’ve had good luck with Buckeye lures Spot Remover. A lot of folks don’t like them because of their small hook, poor hookup percentage, and flat head. Def not the best for weeds. I stocked up a bunch when they were $.79 on clearance at Dicks. Just make sure to bend the hook point out ever so slightly to increase hookup. The other shakey head I have with a small hook is the Tru-Tungsten Mike Iaconelli made. They have a EWG hook that is very small. Or if you want to go EWG Ned style, Amazon “madbite ned” and get a bunch for $18 after coupon. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted March 9, 2022 Global Moderator Posted March 9, 2022 4 hours ago, Siebert Outdoors said: Dump the shaky head and use a Ned Head for that worm. Here is my weedles Morel Head. https://siebertoutdoors.com/products/ols/products/morel-widegap-3-pack This is the same style head I use and my hookup ratio is through the roof with these jigheads. Quote
Super User GetFishorDieTryin Posted March 12, 2022 Author Super User Posted March 12, 2022 On 3/9/2022 at 12:57 AM, thediscochef said: I like the Owner Shakey Ultraheads pretty good, they're available in 1/16 and 4 colors. They have a 4/0 hook which is significantly larger than the 2/0 of the takedown which I also carry. But the owners seem to do well enough with a 4" zoom finesse worm. I haven't caught much on them but in clearer waters I'd imagine they do quite well. Thinking about rigging one with a swim senko for an upcoming trip... I've got them, the hook is nearly the size of a 4.5 worm. It works ok in stained water. I really prefer to fish these smaller worms jig worm style with a small #1 or #2 hook instead of a SH. It looks far more natural and I definitely get more bites with a little jighead instead of a SH. There are just some places that a jig worm either gets hung up or I have constantly sharpen the hook. On 3/9/2022 at 6:39 AM, Spankey said: The 4.5 RoboWorm Fat is a good worm for me. I picked up on a few of the exclusive colors for this season. Anything that I’ve liked has worked for me. I for the most part fish the VMC Shaky Heads and the Slider Heads. Yeah, they're great little baits. The colors are so nice it's hard to limit myself sometimes. On 3/9/2022 at 7:10 AM, roadwarrior said: Megastrike Shake2 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Megastrike_Shake2_Pro_Model_Shakey_Head/descpage-MSPROMD.html Great heads...I use them for bigger plastics like GB ATRs. They're just too big for 4.5 worms and they dont come in 1/16. Quote
Super User GetFishorDieTryin Posted March 12, 2022 Author Super User Posted March 12, 2022 On 3/9/2022 at 10:27 AM, TOXIC said: Spotsticker screwball shakeyhead. Multiple weight choices. I prefer the screw lock style because it gives a better weedless rigging. That 1s on the list, everything looked except TW didnt offer them in 2/0. As long as the shank isn't too long a 3/0 gap would be fine. My favorite all around head is Gamis Tricky Head but the shank is just 2 long IMO for a 4.5. On 3/9/2022 at 11:46 AM, Finessegenics said: Is a screwlock absolutely necessary or are you open to other jigheads? Not at all, in fact I prefer SH w/o screw locks. Quote
Super User Columbia Craw Posted March 12, 2022 Super User Posted March 12, 2022 Sieberts has a tungsten shaky head with the screw lock that is hands down my favorite. Quote
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