Z-MAN · Swimbait Jig Heads
Z-MAN ChinlockZ SWS Swim Jigheads, 12/0 1 oz, 2-Pack
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- Item weight
- 3.2 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 9 x 6 x 2.2 inches
Quick take
Heavy-duty swim jig heads with molded keeper for oversized swimbaits.
This 12/0 Z-Man ChinlockZ swim jighead, weighing 1 oz, is built on Mustad UltraPoint hooks for large swimbait work. Its molded keeper holds big soft plastics without a screw-lock collar and rigs easily with ElaZtech baits. It suits anglers chasing bass, muskie, pike and tuna in fresh or salt water.
Best for
- Large fresh- or saltwater lures
- Pike and musky fishing
- Deep-water presentations
Skip if
- You fish small swimbaits
- You need lightweight lures
Strengths
- Heavy-duty 10/0 and 12/0 hooks stand up to trophy fish
- Molded keeper holds soft baits securely
- Keeled design balances and swims evenly
- Works in both fresh and saltwater
Trade-offs
- Oversized design suits only large swimbaits
- Weight makes them tiring to cast repeatedly
Fishing fit
- Species
- Pike & musky
- Offshore pelagics
- Bottom fish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | swim jig head oversized |
|---|---|
| Hook sizes | 10/0 or 12/0 |
| Count | 2 per pack |
| Hook | Mustad Ultra Point |
| Design | Keeled and balanced |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 2/0 - 1/12 Oz, 3/0 - 1/12 Oz | A light head for small plastics, panfish and a slow fall in shallow water. |
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| 2/0 - 1/8 Oz, 4/0 - 1/8 Oz, 6/0 - 1/8 Oz, 6/0 - 1/6 Oz, 8/0 - 1/4 Oz | An all-round head for bass and walleye at middle depths. |
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| 12/0 1/2 Oz, 10/0 3/4 Oz, 12/0 3/4 Oz | A heavier head that holds bottom in wind, current and deeper water. |
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| 10/0 1 Oz, 12/0 1 OzThis one | A heavy head for deep water, strong current and saltwater. |
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