Ned Heads?

[swelbo1]

I’ve been using Dave’s 1/8 oz heads, but I’m about out. What 1/8 oz heads do y’all recommend?

Daves have been the best, but I haven’t been able to get in touch with him. 

[moguy1973]

I use the 1/10 or 1/6 oz Z-man heads and I use a pliers to break off the bait keeper.  Work well for me.

[Dutch]

I've tried several and wanted a bigger hook so I bought the Midwest Finesse Jig mold and make my own.  So far I have only used 3 sizes(1/16, 3/32, and 1/8).  I use the 1/16 most of the time.

Dave used to supply Fin and Feather Sport shop in Springfield, MO with his heads.  You might call them and see if they still carry them.

417-887-4680

[rps]

Quillback found these. I nip the lead bait holder off with side cutters and they work great.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Hayabusa_Baby_Shooting_Ball_Football_Jig_4pk/descpage-HSBFBJ.html

[Lake Lover]

Just curious.  Why do you cut the bait holder off?

[aarchdale@coresleep.com]

4 minutes ago, Lake Lover said:

Just curious.  Why do you cut the bait holder off?

bait holder doesnt hold elaztec worth a hoot. Super glue does though

[Smalls21]

i use the BPS shroom heads in a pinch, but use side cutters to remove the bait keeper as well.

[Quillback]

16 minutes ago, aarchdale@coresleep.com said:

bait holder doesnt hold elaztec worth a hoot. Super glue does though

Hard to force the Elaztech over a bait holder also.  It can be done, but so much easier on a bare hook.

[Bill Babler]

If there is wide collar attached to the head it just won't hold the Elaztech.  It needs either a bent wire keeper or nothing, but a solid smooth round head base to glue too.

Durn I have a feeling that Dave's wife must not be doing well.  We need to contact him.  I'll try today.

[Dutch]

I don't even like the wire keepers.  My mold came with the keeper slot.  I tried a few and did not like it so I filled it in with high temp RTV silicone.  I also had to drill out the hook eye sockets so I could use a larger hook.