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Reaction Tackle · Shaky Heads
Reaction Tackle Tungsten Shaky Head Jig, 1/8 oz, Brown, 5-Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 5.1 x 4.1 x 0.4 inches
Quick take
A 1/8 oz tungsten shaky head with extra-wide gap hook for subtle finesse presentations.
This 1/8 oz brown shaky head is cast in tungsten, a metal denser than lead, so a head of this weight takes up less space on the hook. Its needle point and bass focus suit slow finesse presentations, where a soft plastic worm or creature bait is worked through cover. The five-pack keeps a set of matching heads ready for bass fishing.
Best for
- Finesse worms on shallow flats
- Shaky-head rigs in brush
- Detecting light bites on sensitive rod
Skip if
- You need heavy jigs for deep water
- You fish open water without cover
Strengths
- Tungsten compact size feels larger than lead equivalent
- 1/8 oz allows natural worm vibration
- EWG hook suits finesse plastics
Trade-offs
- 1/8 oz limited to shallow and clear water
- Brown finish less visible at depth
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Finesse
- Drop shot
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | shaky head jig |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/8 oz |
| Count | 5 |
| Material | Tungsten |
| Color | Brown |
| Hook | EWG |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Brown, Brown (EWG Hook), Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin (EWG Hook)This one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Black, Black (EWG Hook) | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16 oz (5 per pack) | A light head for small plastics, panfish and a slow fall in shallow water. |
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| 1/8 oz (5 per pack), 3/16 oz (5 per pack), 1/4 oz (5 per pack)This one | An all-round head for bass and walleye at middle depths. |
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| 3/8 oz (5 per pack), 1/2 oz (5 per pack) | A heavier head that holds bottom in wind, current and deeper water. |
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