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Dr.Fish · Swimbait Jig Heads
Dr.Fish Swimbait Jig Heads, 10-Pack, Firetiger, 1 oz, Hook 5/0
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.5 Ounces
Quick take
Circle-hook jig heads with realistic 3D eyes and a choice of weights for saltwater and freshwater swimbaits.
Best for
- Saltwater fishing for striped bass, flounder and surf species
- Freshwater bass and pike on soft swimbaits
- Fishing rocky bottoms or around structure
Skip if
- You use straight shank hooks; these have circle hooks
Strengths
- 3D eye profile adds visual appeal and attracts strikes
- Circle hook design increases hook-up ratio with minimal setting force
- Multiple weights suit different water depths and casting distances
Trade-offs
- Circle hooks require a specific hook-set technique different from traditional J-hooks
- Painted heads eventually chip with rock contact
- At 1 oz, the heaviest weight is still light for very deep water
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Striped bass
- Flounder
- Bottom fish
- Water
- Saltwater
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Finesse
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Pink | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| FiretigerThis one | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Blue | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4oz-Hook#1/0 | An all-round head for bass and walleye at middle depths. |
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| 3/8oz-Hook#1/0, 1/2oz-Hook#3/0, 3/4oz-Hook#4/0 | A heavier head that holds bottom in wind, current and deeper water. |
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| 1oz-Hook#5/0, 1.25oz-Hook#5/0, 2oz-Hook#6/0This one | A heavy head for deep water, strong current and saltwater. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Dr.Fish Swimbait Jig Heads, 10-Pack, High Carbon Steel, Multiple Weights | Color:Firetiger | Suits:— |
| Dr.Fish Swimbait Jig Heads, 10-Pack, Firetiger, 1 oz, Hook 5/0 | Color:Firetiger | Suits:— |
| Dr.Fish Swimbait Jig Heads, 10-Pack, Gold, 1/4 oz, Hook 1/0 | Color:Gold | Suits:— |
| Dr.Fish Swimbait Jig Heads, 10-Pack, Pink, 2 oz, Hook 6/0 | Color:Pink | Suits:— |
| Dr.Fish Swimbait Jig Heads, 10-Pack, Red, 1/2 oz, Hook 3/0 | Color:Red | Suits:— |
| Dr.Fish Swimbait Jig Heads, 10-Pack, Red, 3/8 oz, Hook 1/0 | Color:Red | Suits:— |
| Dr.Fish Swimbait Jig Heads, 10-Pack, Red, 1/4 oz, Hook 1/0 | Color:Red | Suits:— |
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