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Yum Lures · Shaky Heads
Yum Lures Pumpkin Head Jig, 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook
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Options
Color: Green
- Green
- Black
Size: 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook
- 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook
- 3/16 oz, 3/0 Hook
- 3/8 oz, 5/0 Hook not in Green
- Item weight
- 7.08 g
Quick take
Stand-up shaky head jig with horizontal line tie that keeps soft plastic baits vertical, suited for power shaking and finesse.
The Yum Pumpkin Head is a stand-up shaky head for bass anglers who want a soft plastic to sit upright near the bottom. This green 1/4 oz version pairs a 3/0 hook with a horizontal line tie and a corkscrew keeper that holds the bait at an angle. It suits power shaking, where the bait stays in the fish's view while the head rests on cover or structure. The same design comes in lighter and heavier weights for matching depth and cover.
Best for
- Power shaking soft plastics on the bottom
- Bass in clear water with light line
- Finesse presentations near structure
Skip if
- You need traditional round jig heads
- You fish moving water requiring different rigging
Strengths
- Stand-up head angle keeps plastic bait up in fish's face
- Horizontal line tie keeps jig tracking true
- Plastic keeper holds soft baits securely
- Pumpkin color blends with many bottoms
Trade-offs
- Specialized design works best with Yum plastics
- Horizontal tie requires adjusted casting
- Head angle limits deep-water presentations
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Finesse
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | shaky head jig |
|---|---|
| Weight options | 3/16 oz to 3/8 oz |
| Hook sizes | 3/0 and 5/0 |
| Line tie | Horizontal |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| GreenThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Black | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16 oz, 3/0 Hook, 1/4 oz, 3/0 HookThis one | An all-round head for bass and walleye at middle depths. |
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| 3/8 oz, 5/0 Hook | A heavier head that holds bottom in wind, current and deeper water. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Lure weight | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yum Lures Pumpkin Head Jig, 3/16 oz, 3/0 Hook, Green | Lure weight:3/16 oz | Color:Green | Suits:— |
| Yum Lures Pumpkin Head Jig, 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Color:Green | Suits:— |
| Yum Lures Pumpkin Head Jig, 3/8 oz, 5/0 Hook, Black | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Color:Black | Suits:— |
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Green |
| Color family | Natural |
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