Z-MAN · Swimbait Jig Heads
Z-Man HeadlockZ HD Swim Jigheads, 8/0, 1 oz, 3-Pack
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Options
- Item weight
- 27.22 g
- Product dimensions
- 3 x 3 x 1 inches
Quick take
Heavy-duty swim jig heads built on extra-strong Mustad hooks, designed to pair with tough ElaZtech soft plastic baits.
The 8/0, one-ounce version of Z-Man's HeadlockZ HD swim jighead carries a heavy-duty Mustad UltraPoint hook sized for big fish. Its split keeper holds ElaZtech and other soft swimbaits in place, so rigging a paddletail goes quickly. Anglers chasing bluewater species or large striped bass and redfish will find the 8/0 size suited to that work. Each head has its weight engraved in it, which makes the right one easy to pick out on the water.
Best for
- Rigging large ElaZtech swimbait plastics in saltwater
- Bluewater jigging and deep structure fishing
- Anglers targeting hard-fighting saltwater species
Skip if
- You need lighter jig heads for finesse presentations
- You fish exclusively in freshwater with modest-sized fish
Strengths
- Custom Mustad UltraPoint hooks handle extreme saltwater abuse
- Split keeper design locks ElaZtech plastics securely
- Weight engraved on head for easy identification
Trade-offs
- Large 8/0 hook size limits small water and finesse applications
- Specialty jig head works best with specific ElaZtech plastics
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | swimbait jig head |
|---|---|
| Hook size | 8/0 |
| Weight | 1 oz |
| Hook type | Mustad UltraPoint |
| Pack count | 3 |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 3/0 1/8oz, 4/0 1/8oz, 6/0 1/4oz | An all-round head for bass and walleye at middle depths. |
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| 6/0 3/8oz, 6/0 3/4oz | A heavier head that holds bottom in wind, current and deeper water. |
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| 8/0 1ozThis one | A heavy head for deep water, strong current and saltwater. |
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