I was trying to find posts on JDM jigs being used on trout magnets. Anyone know what they were called. Who makes them and have a suppler
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I was trying to find posts on JDM jigs being used on trout magnets. Anyone know what they were called. Who makes them and have a suppler
I get my 1/32 oz jigs from Cabela's. For 1/64 oz, you could use the ones that come with the bodies.
There are many JDM jig heads. The one that myself....and many others....think is the sharpest jig head made is the Daiwa Gekkabijin jig head. As with many tackle manufacturers right now many things are hard to source. I seriously doubt you will be able to find anyone who has those in stock. I get several emails a week of folks inquiring as to where they can get them. I would also take a look at Decoy jig heads. All JDM light game jig heads are very sharp but the Gekkabijin jig heads are at the top of the heap fir sharpness.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tracker12
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You can find a few in the "Glow" color still available, but the black ones have mostly vanished. I was told by one vendor that the size I (we) like, 954747 (JAN), was discontinued by Daiwa. I've never seen any of the red glow jigs anywhere. I bought all I could find, also in the #6 hook size. The JDM hooks are a bit bigger than the same USA size number.
Maybe a letter-writing campaign to Daiwa is in order? Otherwise, I've switched to a 1/32 or 1/24 oz. ball head with a quality #6 sickle hook. These are pretty sharp, but the Matzuo sickle hooks have also vanished.
Would it be worth it to try and organize some sort of group buy for those daiwa jig heads? Not sure we would have enough interest but we could always try.
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These are nice, the best part is the wire keeper so your plastic stays put.
Mule Jig (1/64oz)
– Mule Fishing Supply Co
The above are nice jigs. Also, troutmagnet also has the jig in a 1/32 size.Quote:
Originally Posted by deathb4disco
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This is what I was looking for. Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Alphahawk
Also check out the Shimano Soare jig heads. I've caught plenty of gills, crappie and even a few bass with the little jigs. You can get them on eBay. I also like the Diawa Gekkabijin jigs but Alphahawk has bought all that are available! :biggrin
You can see the Soare head in the pic below.
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I've got a few of the Gekkabijin pink glow heads in some odd sizes on the way, but I also ordered some of the Decoy Aji Drive jigs to try out. I've had the Decoy Super Round jigs before, and I was definitely impressed with their sharpness.
Here's the Aji Drive jigs I have ordered: DIGITAKA! - Japan Fishing Tackle Store
I am a big fan of the mini drive as well... if anyone uses the itty bitty bgbs they match up really well with them... the mini drives hook is to small for the trout magnet... I don’t prefer a keeper so I have never used the jighead you are referencing... decoy makes a good product
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Looks like the size 8 hooks in the Aji Drive jigs are smaller than the size 8 Gekkabijin hooks. I only have size 10 hooks in the open gap version of the Gekkabijin heads, and the Aji Drive hooks are pretty close to the same size as those.
Does anyone carry just the jig hooks? I want to do a bulk purchase if I could find some.
I'm a big fan of the old Gopher jigs. I still have a fair supply of them but saw this and ordered some of the little ones. I have other current brands as well. Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Techno2000
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