Z-MAN · Swim Jigs
Z-MAN Striper Eye Jighead, 1/2 oz to 3/4 oz
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Heavy-duty jighead with 3D eye for stripers, bass and saltwater species, sized to pair with 6-7 inch swimbaits.
This half-ounce Z-Man Striper Eye jighead in red comes two to a pack. Its oversized 3D eye draws strikes from gamefish, and the Mustad Ultra Point hook suits big bass, stripers, snook and redfish. The heads are made to pair with large soft swimbaits and jerkbaits.
Best for
- Jigging 6-7 inch soft plastics near structure
- Striped bass and redfish in coastal waters
- Large bass and snook in saltwater
Skip if
- You fish small soft plastics; choose a smaller jighead
- You need a light-wire hook for finesse fishing
Strengths
- Ultra Point hook is sharp and durable for hard-fighting fish
- 3D eye increases visibility and fish attraction
- Heavy-duty construction handles large baits and aggressive strikes
Trade-offs
- 6/0 hook is too large for panfish or small trout
- Heavy jigheads sink quickly and are harder to fish shallow water
- 3D eye is less effective in stained water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | jighead |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/2 oz to 3/4 oz |
| Hook | 6/0 Mustad Ultra Point |
| Eye | 3D |
| Colors | 4 available |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Striped bass
- Redfish
- Snook & tarpon
When and where to fish it
Its craw or red pattern suits stained water.
- Clarity
- Stained
What it imitates
Its craw or red pattern imitates crawfish.
- Crawfish
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| RedThis one | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-MAN Striper Eye Jighead, 1/2 oz to 3/4 oz | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Hook size:6/0 | Color:Red | Suits:Stained water, bass, striped bass, redfish and snook & tarpon |
| Z-MAN Striper Eye Jigheads, 3/4 oz, Glow | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Hook size:6/0 | Color:Glow | Suits:Bass, striped bass, redfish and snook & tarpon |
| Z-MAN Striper Eye Jigheads, 1 oz, Red | Lure weight:1 oz | Hook size:6/0 | Color:Red | Suits:Stained water, bass, striped bass, redfish and snook & tarpon |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Hook size | 6/0 |
| Pack count | 2 |
| Color | Red |
| Color family | Craw and red |
| Target species | Bass, Striped bass, Snook & tarpon and Redfish |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Red.
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