1/32 oz. Jig Head recommendation for Trout Magnet bodies?

As the title states, I was wondering what some of you guys are using, or could suggest in a 1/32 oz jig head that works well with TM bodies.

I want to stay with a USDM product vs a JDM. I'm just looking for a basic unpainted 1/32 oz. ball head in size 6 or 8 (prefer 8) with an appropriate length shank that works with the TM bodies. I've been looking for one that may also have a "keeper barb" on the shank, like the 1/64 TM Jig head, but unsure if that may even be an option.

Appreciate any suggestions you may have to offer.

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Originally Posted by Yankee Bill

As the title states, I was wondering what some of you guys are using, or could suggest in a 1/32 oz jig head that works well with TM bodies.

I want to stay with a USDM product vs a JDM. I'm just looking for a basic unpainted 1/32 oz. ball head in size 6 or 8 (prefer 8) with an appropriate length shank that works with the TM bodies. I've been looking for one that may also have a "keeper barb" on the shank, like the 1/64 TM Jig head, but unsure if that may even be an option.

Appreciate any suggestions you may have to offer.

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This is the old Crappie Magnet jig head in 1/32 unpainted. It has a small collar that I would cut off when using the TM body on it. But you can keep the collar on and the TM will fit but it creates a slight bulge on the head of the body. I just always cut the collar off and it worked fine. I liked these for 2 reasons...it is unpainted...and has a #6 hook....is a shad dart jig head...and the jig head is Made in USA. I know you stated you wanted a ball head but this might be an option for you.

Crappie Magnet Jig Head-1/32oz Unpainted 25pk
Regards

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Originally Posted by Alphahawk

This is the old Crappie Magnet jig head in 1/32 unpainted. It has a small collar that I would cut off when using the TM body on it. But you can keep the collar on and the TM will fit but it creates a slight bulge on the head of the body. I just always cut the collar off and it worked fine. I liked these for 2 reasons...it is unpainted...and has a #6 hook....is a shad dart jig head...and the jig head is Made in USA. I know you stated you wanted a ball head but this might be an option for you.

Crappie Magnet Jig Head-1/32oz Unpainted 25pk
Regards

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Thanks Randy, no the shad dart style will be fine, just figured I'd have a better chance of finding a ball head. I was assuming that the Crappie Magnet Jig head may have a longer shank and not work on the smaller TM bodies, so that is great news actually. This has been very helpful. Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Yankee Bill

As the title states, I was wondering what some of you guys are using, or could suggest in a 1/32 oz jig head that works well with TM bodies.

I want to stay with a USDM product vs a JDM. I'm just looking for a basic unpainted 1/32 oz. ball head in size 6 or 8 (prefer 8) with an appropriate length shank that works with the TM bodies. I've been looking for one that may also have a "keeper barb" on the shank, like the 1/64 TM Jig head, but unsure if that may even be an option.

Appreciate any suggestions you may have to offer.

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I have real good luck with the Itty Bitty Jighead by Bobby Garland for the TM bodies. They come in 1/48 and 1/64, not 1/32 though. The hook is a sharp #8 and it fits the TM body perfect with the keeper barb intact. While not JDM sharp I will reach for that hook before I will use the TM stock gold hook. It is unpainted so you can customize colors easily with powder paint and a flame source. It used to be readily available at BPS but I have not been in the store since March so not sure of current availability. Just another option out there that I have used.

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Originally Posted by StantheMan2567

I have real good luck with the Itty Bitty Jighead by Bobby Garland for the TM bodies. They come in 1/48 and 1/64, not 1/32 though. The hook is a sharp #8 and it fits the TM body perfect with the keeper barb intact. While not JDM sharp I will reach for that hook before I will use the TM stock gold hook. It is unpainted so you can customize colors easily with powder paint and a flame source. It used to be readily available at BPS but I have not been in the store since March so not sure of current availability. Just another option out there that I have used.

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Thanks STM. I've already got different 1/64 but need 1/32 now. I will look at these though when I need more 1/64. Thanks.

Go to simplycrappie.com . I'll think you'll like what they have!!
JB in WTexas

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Originally Posted by Yankee Bill

... just figured I'd have a better chance of finding a ball head.

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I use a ball head from Cabela’s that is perfect for the TM. I can’t find it on their website, but I know they sell them in the stores.

Some of the members who pour jigheads should be able to customize what you want. I know there are several who do this. I have ordered several custom orders from member Grousefly.

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Originally Posted by deathb4disco

I use a ball head from Cabela’s that is perfect for the TM. I can’t find it on their website, but I know they sell them in the stores.

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Thanks, I just ordered some of the Crappie Magnet Jig heads that Randy suggested, but I'll check my local BPS next time I go in for these also. Are the ones you are talking about collarless? If so, they may have them mixed in with the fly tying materials in my local BPS store. Appreciate the info.

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Originally Posted by ET Fish

Some of the members who pour jigheads should be able to customize what you want. I know there are several who do this. I have ordered several custom orders from member Grousefly.

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Thanks ET, appreciate the input. I'll keep it in mind. But my needs are pretty basic so I don't think I'll need anything custom at the moment.

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Originally Posted by Yankee Bill

Thanks, I just ordered some of the Crappie Magnet Jig heads that Randy suggested, but I'll check my local BPS next time I go in for these also. Are the ones you are talking about collarless? If so, they may have them mixed in with the fly tying materials in my local BPS store. Appreciate the info.

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They are collar-less. I've only seen them at Cabela's, though. BP may carry them -- just never looked for them there.

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Originally Posted by deathb4disco

They are collar-less. I've only seen them at Cabela's, though. BP may carry them -- just never looked for them there.

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Ok thanks. I thought I heard BP was carrying Cabela's inventory now? Not sure though as I haven't dealt with cabela's in quite some time.

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Originally Posted by deathb4disco

They are collar-less. I've only seen them at Cabela's, though. BP may carry them -- just never looked for them there.

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Ok thanks. I thought I heard BP was carrying Cabela's inventory now? Not sure though as I haven't dealt with cabela's in quite some time.

Curtis Hobbs / lightwire Hooker, here on site and Roadrunners .

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Originally Posted by Yankee Bill

Ok thanks. I thought I heard BP was carrying Cabela's inventory now? Not sure though as I haven't dealt with cabela's in quite some time.

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On second thought, I have seen them at BP.

Can't beat the Crappie magnets 1/32 oz Double cross...Jig heads..Can't beat em on price..

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Originally Posted by jackie53

Can't beat the Crappie magnets 1/32 oz Double cross...Jig heads..Can't beat em on price..

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But, will they work with the smaller trout magnet body ?

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Originally Posted by Techno2000

But, will they work with the smaller trout magnet body ?

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Great jig head with sharp hook.....but.....you would need to cut the double collars off....and to me a #3 hook is way too large for a Trout Magnet.


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Give Curtis Hobbs a PM. He will make anything you want at a reasonable price. He poured 300 1/32 oz jigheads for me, and they were top quality. They are perfect for the TM.

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Originally Posted by slowhand

Give Curtis Hobbs a PM. He will make anything you want at a reasonable price. He poured 300 1/32 oz jigheads for me, and they were top quality. They are perfect for the TM.

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Thanks, I ordered some of the Crappie Magnet Jig Heads today. I thought the shank might be too long, but evidently not, so I'm going to see how they work out for the time being. Appreciate the suggestion though.

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Originally Posted by Yankee Bill

Thanks, I ordered some of the Crappie Magnet Jig Heads today. I thought the shank might be too long, but evidently not, so I'm going to see how they work out for the time being. Appreciate the suggestion though.

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If you ordered the double-cross jig heads, those have what they call a #3 hook. It's a #4 gap with a #2 length. For actual trout magnets, they're going to be huge hooks compared to the #6 or #8 like you originally requested. Crappie magnets are much larger than trout magnets.

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Thanks for the tips, all. I am going to add the above to my tackle sources notebook. Very helpful.
Bob

Best Jighead ever Developed for Crappie fishing....

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Best Jighead ever Developed for Crappie fishing....

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Originally Posted by Schmoopie

If you ordered the double-cross jig heads, those have what they call a #3 hook. It's a #4 gap with a #2 length. For actual trout magnets, they're going to be huge hooks compared to the #6 or #8 like you originally requested. Crappie magnets are much larger than trout magnets.

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I didn't order the Double-Cross jig Heads. I ordered these Crappie Magnet Jig Head-1/32oz Unpainted 25pk

Can't beat em..Can't beat the price...

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I didn't order the Double-Cross jig Heads. I ordered these Crappie Magnet Jig Head-1/32oz Unpainted 25pk

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How they fish through brush a Rabbit couldn't go through is beyond me..Amazing...

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I didn't order the Double-Cross jig Heads. I ordered these Crappie Magnet Jig Head-1/32oz Unpainted 25pk

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Can't go wrong with the TM jig head. If ya want to go higher end, the Shimano Soare Skiphead 1g works pretty well.

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Originally Posted by Fishfishwish

Can't go wrong with the TM jig head. If ya want to go higher end, the Shimano Soare Skiphead 1g works pretty well.

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Is that JDM product?

Yes that is a JDM product

Available on eBay.

Example of unpainted 1/32 oz jig heads on Ebay:
Jigheads 50 Round No Collar Unpainted Jig Heads Choose Size | eBay

For TM I stay with a #8 hook.