I'm looking for small jig heads with hooks like Gamakatsu, Mustad (Ultra Point quality), VMC, Owner, etc... I'm looking for the best I can get. Mainly looking for 1/48 and 1/64 oz right now, painted or unpainted. I can always powder coat them myself if need be. Thanks!
All the best,
Glenn
Check ebay and ask the seller what brand hooks he uses.
BPS has tiny jigs in the fly fishing section.
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If you are looking for the best there is check out this site out of Japan. The page takes you to the Gamakatsu jig head but check out the ones from Daiwa....Owner...ODZ....and Tict. All of these jig heads have Japanese made hooks that are as sharp as hypodermic needles. I have used them all and all are off the charts good.
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YOIHIME ROUND #4 - 0.75g 68593 (4 pcs/pack) NSB
The Bobby Garland Itty Bitty jig head is what you need
Very good hook. I’ve landed 5lb bass with this tiny jig head.
Google search, they are hard to find in stores.
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maybe local bait shops nearby
TJ Crenshaw on ebay offers them with Mustad 32755BR (which I like). I buy stuff from him that I don't have a mold for, which these days, is mostly just 1/64. Has another offering in sickle, which I'm not a fan of, as well as one in VMC. It doesn't say which VMC, but my go-to hook is a VMC 9147
Wish I could help. I bought 200 1/48 oz jig heads with VMC hooks a while back. I can definitely understand why you want them.
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Knock on Bugman’s door. His business is simply crappie and he’s been pouring for years. Ive bought from him and his jigs are clean with no trim required. He’s also a member here.
Agree with Skeetbum. Bugman does a great job and I know there are several others here on the site that pours as well, At better prices than you'll get retail at any store. Another great one is Jason Brummell (Jasons Jigs and More)Excellent work from another member...
Unfortunately, they don't have any that I like (in stock). I ordered some Bobby Garland Itty Bitty jig heads in the 1/64 oz size two days ago, but the 1/48 oz size was out of stock.Quote:
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All the best,
Glenn
Awesome. Thank you. I found him, and sent him a message, because the ones he has listed with Mustad hooks has a note about his size 8 hooks being some other brand of Sickle hook, which I don't really care for either. I'm thinking a size 8 should work very well on both the 1/64 and 1/48 oz jigs for the little 1" Berkley Gulp Alive minnows, but not sure if I want them with or without collars. The larger ones I have right now have a larger collar and they bulge out the front part of the minnow pretty bad. But also not sure if a collar-less jig head would keep them on properly. Looking forward to hearing back from him. Thanks!Quote:
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All the best,
Glenn
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Thank you. I see 3 people that go by that name when I search by user name - bugman, Bugman10145, and bugman1975. The first one doesn’t seem to have posted recently. Do you know which one it is?
All the best,
Glenn
I believe its Bugman. If you PM me I have his contact info for direct contact which would probably be faster.
PM sent to you Cajuntec. It's at the top of the page where it says notifications
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For 1" gulp minnows go with the collarless jig heads. Those with collars will ruin the baits pretty quickly.
A Video Richard Gene the Fishing Machine has shows how he cuts the barbs off and then wraps a bit of floss around the shank a little bit to hold his baits up behind the head. No where near as bulky as the hook keepers molded on...Might be just what ya need for the ones you have.Quote:
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Glad you got it worked out. I'm about to order some 1/64 ball head from him with a #6 hook. I'm not a fan of a #8, especially with a plastic. I regularly use 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, and 1/4. I've bought 1/8 and 1/4 before I had molds for them. Now the only thing I fish and don't have a mold for is a 1/64. It's a rarity for me, but if I order 150 from him, that's $35 with shipping, and unfortunately, any mold for them is $140+. The math just didn't work out for me buying a mold for that one....yet. Maybe over my lifetime but not within 5 years or so.Quote:
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Was exploring more and he's got a mustad steelhead hook option too.
No pitch forks please. I have ordered from simply crappie he sells a decent Jighead for a fair price. But it is not what the OP is wanting.
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Well.. darn. I wish I had seen this before I ordered. I got the 1/64 and 1/48 collar-less jig heads from him today with the #8 hooks. Hoping I don't regret it, because that's 100 jigheads on the way. Oh well... If so, I know where to order more with different size hooks!Quote:
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All the best,
Glenn
Thanks for all the replies and suggestions everyone! I ordered 100 jig heads today (50 of each size) with bronze Mustad hooks, collar-less ball heads (I'm planning to do that thread trick - I knew about that, and had forgot it, so that was an excellent reminder!), and #8 hooks. I'm hoping I don't regret my hook size choice, but it looks like a #8 is 5/8" from the eye to the back of the round bend. With a 1" Berkley Gulp Alive Minnow, I think that should work well. If not, I'll reorder with a slightly larger hook.
All the best,
Glenn
I hop it works out for you. Good luck and keep us posted. Where abouts around Williamsburg you wetting a line? My ex-in-laws lived on Skimino Rd behind Camp Perry and him and I used to go fish Waller Mill a bit.
That's almost exactly where I live. Skimino is behind my house a very short distance away. I used to pass Camp Peary every morning to take my son to school. I haven't fished Waller Mill yet, although I've been to the park for events. I may end up going there this weekend to check it out. I fish the James River and Chickahominy River / Lake a lot in my bass boat, and I fish the electric-only lakes (mostly Little Creek Reservoir and Diascund Reservoir) in my little pond prowler.Quote:
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All the best,
Glenn
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