desmobob Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 I like the Zman Shroomz in 1/20 for most of my Ned rig fishing. My only complaint (besides the price) is that the very effective keeper occasionally cuts a fingertip when unhooking fish. Quote
galyonj Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 About all I use are Mule Fishing Mule or Workhorse, or Owner blockhead EWG jigheads (depending on the situation). Quote
TheSwearingAngler Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 3 hours ago, Darnold335 said: I always wanted to do the superglue idea. I was just worried with the elaztech plastic it would ruin it. Loctite ultra control gel plays nice with elaztech. 4 Quote
Junk Fisherman Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 I make my own Ned jigs using the Do-It Midwest Finesse Jig Mold. I use a #2 Mustad hook. I have tried #4 hooks (what Ned recommends), #1, and 1/0 and have found that #2 works the best for me with TRDs and other similar size baits. I do not use the bait keeper and superglue my baits to the jig. I also superglue my small swimbaits and a Neko weight into Z-Man baits because they easily come out otherwise. I got tired of having superglue bottles seize up so I bought this a couple months ago. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B743XWVC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I have only used one vial but I was able to glue a bunch of baits at once and still had some left over. Plus, I have 49 more to use. Figure even if I just use them once, it is worth it. 1 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 5, 2023 Global Moderator Posted January 5, 2023 I make my own also. Haven't done the math but I'd estimate a jighead cost me between $.10 and $.15 apiece to make between the keeper, hook, and paint. I like a #1 Eagle Claw but have some down to a #6. The keeper works well for me, I never use glue on them. 1 Quote
Blue Raider Bob Posted January 5, 2023 Author Posted January 5, 2023 59 minutes ago, Bluebasser86 said: I make my own also. Haven't done the math but I'd estimate a jighead cost me between $.10 and $.15 apiece to make between the keeper, hook, and paint. I like a #1 Eagle Claw but have some down to a #6. The keeper works well for me, I never use glue on them. sounds like what i need to learn to do myself. thanks Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 5, 2023 Global Moderator Posted January 5, 2023 39 minutes ago, Blue Raider Bob said: sounds like what i need to learn to do myself. thanks Bad thing about doing it yourself is first you have to spend a couple hundred in equipment before you can start saving a few pennies ? 4 Quote
Steveo-1969 Posted January 11, 2023 Posted January 11, 2023 Berkley Half Head for Ned Rigs here. Good price. Great hook. Great keeper. 3 Quote
SproDD79 Posted January 11, 2023 Posted January 11, 2023 I find the hook keeper on these are great,no need for glue, and they are often on sale at a good price, also for more money a tungsten option is available. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Eagle_Claw_Lazer_Sharp_Pro-V_Finesse_Jig_5pk/descpage-ECLSPVJ.html 2 Quote
Dangerfield Posted January 12, 2023 Posted January 12, 2023 Exposed hook: Z-Man Ned Lockz HD Jig Head Weedless hook: Z-Man Nedlockz EWG Jig Heads Locite is harder to locate in Canada, for my brethren north of the border: Lepage Super Glue Liquid works well with Z-man plastics. You'll lose your whole bait before it comes off, and if you want to remove a bait that's been adhered with the Lepage, you can scrape it off with a knife. 2 Quote
CM-fisher Posted January 13, 2023 Posted January 13, 2023 Outkast tackle makes some good ones 1 Quote
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