I commented in another post about making your own jigheads that may be useful for you, but here's my opinion.

I used to only use roundheaded jigheads, but I target flounder a lot of the time and bounce baits off the bottom. Round heads became problematic because the tended to lodge them in between snags/oyster rocks on the bottom. I have switch to a knife-edged type. The best way I could describe it is a quarter circle/oval shape that's thicker on the top & back an tapers to an edge on the rounded side. The eye is located on the top of head as opposed to the front. Since using these, I get snagged a lot less and when snagged I pull free easier. Sorry I don't have picture to show.

I also use a fishead shaped jig head made by Saltwater Assassin, but of the ones I've found, bought and used, I am starting to think the hook size is too large. All that was available at the time, I think, were a 2/0, but I liked the shape, color and extra barb to hold the bait in place.

 

There are so many types of jig heads i think it a personal preference, the reason i say that is i use several different ones for the different baits that i throw...................Chris

 

Parrothead is that a custom made jighead?

 

I don't thimk so. It looks like a Saltwater Assassin jighead from wallyworld. Could be wrong though.

 

Venom's right on! It's a Bass Assassin, Saltwater Assassin jighead (in Electric Chicken, no less), but I haven't seen 'em at Wallyworld. I'll have to check that out. I believe I picked up a couple backs from the Neuse in Kinston, but there was a limited size available. Like I said above, I think the ones I got were 2/0. I have not had many hang-ups with them, but I have had a lot of missed strikes and bite-offs by blues. I think the hook is just too big.

If anybody sees any in smaller sizes, I'd like to hear about. Thanks!

 

PH, the one in Havelock has them by the dozen(or did) 3 days ago. I think they was 1/8, 1/4, and 3/8oz. I will check again when I get back there on Sat. Not sure about hook size but look to be around 2/0-3/0.

 

I saw them in havelock myself last week. I didn't see any 1/8 though.

 

The last time I stopped at Lew's Tackle in Havelock he had regular jig heads in all popular weights in bulk with best prices I've found lately.

 

fojo, where is Lews located?

 

Lew's Rod & Reel
Address: 506 E Main St, Havelock, NC 28532 Phone:(252) 447-8880

 

Luremaker is one of the sites sponsers-- He has great prices on Gulp also.

Lew's Rod & Reel
(252) 447-8880
506 E Main St, Havelock, NC 28532

 

Blues have a tendency to hit right behind the hook, doesn't matter what
size of rig you use....

Dozens of assorted styles on the market. Check out several styles in the 1/4 ounce
which is propably the most used and see what action you like for your jigs.

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1/4 oz's are great for 3 and 4 inch baits. You don't get a lot of 'tail' hits from the baits.

 

I use gitzem heads, really like em so far

 

I like those too.

 

Anybody have any experience/opinion about hot pink jigheads? Mpre specifically in regards to specs and reds?

 

My go to trout bait--PINK head with white/ green tail grub.Have caught trout everywhere with that color combo

 

Pinks are some great colors for most saltwater species.....heck even the Large mout bass
will hit a pink or bubble gum floating worm....

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Any jig head is good as long as it has an "Electric Chicken" grub on it...

Catch em up

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Don't knock your basic red color too... trout seem to be killing red for me lately!

 

I have had good luck with pink, green, and red. Caught some reds the other day on a red head with green swimming mullet gulp

 

I just started using chart color Shrimp-poser jigheads worked good last weekend they sit with the hook up mostly. Use it on a Gulp shrimp and get very few snags.

 

I use DOA jig heads they are expensive as heck but they save you money in the long run because of the way they hold the gulp on the head. I caught 25+ reds in one day on ONE gulp using the DOA jig heads.

 

Need some pictures of the Shrimp-poser and DOA heads... Going internet hunting, but if somebody beats me to it, Thanks in advance!!

 

Found some pictures...
DOA C.A.L. Jig Heads from doalures.com is first
Gitzem heads from visionhooksandtackle.com is second

still looking for the Shrimp-poser...

 

the new DOA jig heads have a barb on the front and the back of the jig head to hold gulp bait better.

That picture only shows 1 "barb"