For keitech user out there...looking for somes good jig head

[Elezen]

So i'm mostly using keitech swimbait and swing impact (both fat and normal) everything in the 3,5" up to 4,5" what are the best jig head out there?
I've been using the traditional round ball jig head and d**n those thing destroy the keitech head real good after a few bass

Looking for something that i can buy in bulk too if possible (i'm losing kinda alot sometimes when exploring new spot)

If you have somes "cheap" but still decent jig head feel free to suggest (i dont mind the expensive one but will priorize cheap,budget option)

Thank you!

[A-Jay]

 

There is a plethora of good quality swim baits and matching jig heads to choose from now.  On line vendors literally list what seems like hundreds.  I’ve fished a dozen or so types & brands.  To keep it simple, I’ve pretty much settled on the ones listed below.

  I do prefer softer baits in the 3 to 5 inch size range, with something close to 4 inch being a big player.  While clearly less durable, I seem to get more bites.  Along with that, having the right action, especially on the fall, is a must for me.  

 When it comes to jighead shape, design and the all-important hook, again I like to keep it simple but here I am fairly particular.  Brand Name is my desired direction but will go with a Lesser-known deal when there’s merit.  I am eternally looking for jigheads with a quality medium and medium light wire hook that is also The Right Length.  Too stout here can be tricky to sink on the medium gear I use; especially on a long cast or very deep running bait. Additionally, too long of a hook seems to ‘mute’ and can even over power a bait.  I seem to get the best action when the bend is coming out the top of the bait no more than half way back of the baits overall length.  More than that is No Bueno.

My favorite heads match up to baits when they only go in about a third of the way (if that makes sense).

Owner Ultrahead Football Jig Head ~ Owner Ultrahead Round Jig Head

Gamakatsu Round Jig Head ~ Dirty Jigs Tactical Bassin' Finesse Swimbait Jig Head

A-Jay

[Catt]

Z-Man Swimbait Eye Jigheads 

 

1/8, 3/16, 1/4, & 3/8 with a 3/0 VMC hook

 

1/4, 3/8, & 1/2 with a 5/0 VMC hook

[LrgmouthShad]

44 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

 

There is a plethora of good quality swim baits and matching jig heads to choose from now.  On line vendors literally list what seems like hundreds.  I’ve fished a dozen or so types & brands.  To keep it simple, I’ve pretty much settled on the ones listed below.

  I do prefer softer baits in the 3 to 5 inch size range, with something close to 4 inch being a big player.  While clearly less durable, I seem to get more bites.  Along with that, having the right action, especially on the fall, is a must for me.  

 When it comes to jighead shape, design and the all-important hook, again I like to keep it simple but here I am fairly particular.  Brand Name is my desired direction but will go with a Lesser-known deal when there’s merit.  I am eternally looking for jigheads with a quality medium and medium light wire hook that is also The Right Length.  Too stout here can be tricky to sink on the medium gear I use; especially on a long cast or very deep running bait. Additionally, too long of a hook seems to ‘mute’ and can even over power a bait.  I seem to get the best action when the bend is coming out the top of the bait no more than half way back of the baits overall length.  More than that is No Bueno.

My favorite heads match up to baits when they only go in about a third of the way (if that makes sense).

Owner Ultrahead Football Jig Head ~ Owner Ultrahead Round Jig Head

Gamakatsu Round Jig Head ~ Dirty Jigs Tactical Bassin' Finesse Swimbait Jig Head

A-Jay

That's an awesome post full of very useful information. Thank you A-Jay! I ain't even OP and I think that's an awesome reply

[Choporoz]

I fish too much wood to have an exposed hook most of the time.  So I often default to belly weighted.  When I do use jig heads, I like Buckeye J-Will, usually with weed guard; and FinTech Title Shots

[WVU-SCPA]

Often throwing in to cover as choporoz said, so mostly on a belly weighted hook.  Have been very successful using an owner flash swim in various retrieves.

 

As for open style hooks I find my self often down sizing in length and using a simple ned style hook lately.  Sieberts 1/10 oz tungsten ned head has served me well and reduced the amount of varying terminal tackle carried around. 

[EWREX]

the lunker city pro-lite round jig head is fantastic for keitechs. i use them almost exclusively

[roadwarrior]

6 hours ago, Choporoz said:

 I like Buckeye J-Will

[Columbia Craw]

This one. 

[CrashVector]

I use the H20 xpress rattling saltwater jighead's on my keitech easy shiners.

[SC53]

A-Jay, what boxes are those your using for the swim baits?

[ChrisD46]

I like these below - however I throw smaller swim baits (4" max length) :

Z-Man Finesse Trout Eye Jig Head : https://zmanfishing.com/cms/products/trout_eye_finesse_jigheads .

 

ZMan Trout Eye Jig Head : https://zmanfishing.com/cms/products/trout-eye-jigheads/

[MickD]

The best jigs I've found for retaining the bait and preventing early damage to it are the ones with the light wire screw feature rather than a barb.   

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/VMC_Hybrid_Swimbait_Jig/descpage-VHSJ.html