Gamakatsu · Shaky Heads
Gamakatsu Wacky Jig Head, 1/0-1/16 oz, Black
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Color: Black
- Product dimensions
- 1.18 x 0.98 x 0.1 inches
Quick take
A light 1/16 oz wacky jig head with dual titanium weed guard for fishing soft plastics in brush.
The Gamakatsu Wacky Jig Head in black suits anglers who fish wacky-rigged soft plastics around brush, docks and other cover. Its nickel and titanium weed guard keeps its shape while it deflects snags, and the recessed hook eye stays out of the way in structure. The line also comes in green pumpkin, with weights from 1/16 to 3/16 ounce.
Best for
- Wacky rigged soft worms in weeds
- Slow presentations in brush piles
- Shaky head fishing in shallow cover
Skip if
- You need a heavy jig for deep water
- You fish open water where a weed guard hinders bites
Strengths
- Dual titanium guard deflects snags without blocking hooksets
- 1/16 oz allows subtle worm vibration
- Works in wood and vegetation
Trade-offs
- Light weight limits casting distance on heavy line
- Weed guard can occasionally foul on the rig
- 1/0 hook small for 5+ inch plastics
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Finesse
- Drop shot
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | wacky jig head |
|---|---|
| Hook size | 1/0 |
| Weight | 1/16 oz |
| Weed guard | Dual titanium |
| Finish | Black |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Green Pumpkin | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| BlackThis one | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Gamakatsu Wacky Jig Head, 1/0-3/32, Black | Color:Black | Suits:— |
| Gamakatsu Wacky Jig Head, 1/0-1/16 oz, Black | Color:Black | Suits:— |
| Gamakatsu Wacky Jig Head, 1/0-1/8, Black | Color:Black | Suits:— |
| Gamakatsu Wacky Jig Head, 1/0-3/32, Green Pumpkin | Color:Green Pumpkin | Suits:— |
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