Non-weighted Jigs

[NoosaNic]

I'm thinking of throwing some non-weighted platiscs around. What is a good hook assuming I intend to use 2" grubs?

Ta

[panger]

You can try no4 worm hooks or those new TT hidden weight system jigs (basically a jig hook with a keeper but no jig head).

[swoffa]

Those TT HWS jigs look great, I'm trying to get hold of them. Has anyone seen them in stores yet?

Back to the question, I use size 4 Owner worm hooks for unweighted grubs and 2" bass minnows, they work a treat.

[zimeric]

these are great to use for bass minnows and small soft jerk baits
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gamagatsu EWG worm hook

[zimeric]

but these are probably what you should be after for 2" grubs
jig hooks--- these are from eagleclaw

[swoffa]

Those Eagleclaw's won't be good for grubs as they'll spin.

[Stephen Wilson]

swoffa they would probably spin in 2" grubs.(any of the aberdeen hooks not just eagle claw) You need the worm hooks to act as a keel to keep them straight
as for the 90 degree aberdeen they are great rigged inside 2" and 3" bass minnows as well as 3" gulp minnows with no weight they are suckers for shallow water bream the gulp minnows cast and sink well without weight
The TT HWS(Hidden weight System) hooks have been out for about a week now
i have been using them on the Gold Coast since November and they are great cast beside structure and let slowly drift down with subtle twitches.
The only shop that i know of with them at the moment is Mossops in Brisbane they will take phone orders ,they should start to be seen in more tackle shops soon

Hope this helps boys

[NoosaNic]

Thanks all. I picked up some Gama G-Worm size 4's today which should fit the bill. Unfortunately we've got a 30 knot wind today, so no go with them until this weekend.

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Those Eagleclaw's won't be good for grubs as they'll spin. there that ture but i make jig heads with split sots on them and they work great

[swoffa]

Originally posted by Stephen Wilson
swoffa they would probably spin in 2" grubs.(any of the aberdeen hooks not just eagle claw) You need the worm hooks to act as a keel to keep them straight

That's what I meant. Any Aberdeen hooks will spin in a grup if unweighted. In order to keep the plastic from spinning the tow point must be in the middle of the front and facing forward.


As for the HWS hooks, I ordered some yesterday from ABA, I'll give them a go this weekend.

[NIZ]

Get in contact with Captain squinty on these forums as he works at Mossops in brissy