Cobb73 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I was wondering what kid of jig heads you use for plastic swimbaits. Specifically the Gulp swim shads. Also how do you rig it for optimum action? I love the idea of using soft plastics for walleyes but I have no experience rigging them correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Ek Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I've been using Owner Ultra-Head Jigs in the 1/2 ounce size for the Gulp Shad (pogy bait) and Ultra-Head in the 3/4 ounce size for the Cotee Cracker Shad. I know those jig heads sound to heavy, but they are not. A pogy style bait has a tendency to rise up in the water column and you can actually retrieve them to fast. Then they move out of the targeted strike zone. I routinely fish the 3/4 ounce head with a Cotee Cracker Shad body in 3 or 4 feet of water without a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaveWacker Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Doug Stange from In-fisherman has run many shows and articles on "swim shad" fishing for walleye's. As Wayne stated 1/2 to 3/4 oz weight. I don't know specific brand names but his (and ones I use) are simple lead grey (no paint) bullet shaped. Obviously a little longer shaft to get the point of the hook back more in the middle of the body. I've seen Doug hook them straight down and up the top of the body and down and out the side of the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobb73 Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 Thanks I have seen the same program but I can't seem to find the jigs at any of the stores. I have tried Fleet Farm, Scheels, and Cabela's but they have to have it I would think. Thanks again for the help. 1/2 and 3/4 oz bullet shaped. Good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaveWacker Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I thought I got mine at Cabela's. I even used some bass type jig heads that are made for rigging craws, worms for bass. They have a longer shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Z Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 The ones Doug uses are Owner Ultra Heads. I believe Cabelas has them in their saltwater catalog. I've also had success using the Lindy "Old Bayside" Mullet Heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midwesthunter Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 I had the hardest time finding the jig heads you are looking for. I did manage to find some online. If you want the HSOforum let me know. I also stocked up on these and could probably get rid of a couple packs if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunrevir Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 I use some of the bass style jig heads, Yammamoto, owner to name a few. They come in a wide range of sizes. This past weekend I was fishing 4" shad bodies in fairly heavy current with a 1/4 oz head. It is interesting that the walleyes were nipping at the cranks but they were totaly inhaling the plastics.Tunrevir~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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