Ask The Pros
Hooks and Jigs
Q. I'm going to order the Swimming Jigheads (probably 3/16oz.) as shown on page 6 of your 2008 catalog. What size (2, 3, 4 or 5/0) do your recommend for the 9P Pro Senko, 16L Pro Double Tail Grub and the 5" swimming senko? Do you recommend different sizes for smallmouth versus largemouth fishing?
Robert Bremer
Rapid City, MI
A. Bob, I use some version of a "shaky head" every time I go out (over 150 days last year). After looking at the catalog I would go with a 2/0 or 3/0 max for the Pro Senko. Get some heavy ones in case the winds are blowing, it really helps. Use as light a head as you can get by with but still maintain the feel.
Gary Harlan
Southern Pro
A. I don’t feel there is a need for anything over 3/0 on those baits. I do prefer fishing the 2/0 overall, 3/0 if targeting big LM. 1/0 and smaller are used sometimes for more finesse type presentations.
Nick Barr
Northwestern Pro