Shakey Head Jigs? 2025
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What to choose? There's so many different shapes. Please help me on this one guys?
roadwarrior reply :
MegaStrike ShakE2
http://www.megastrike.com/#!products/vstc2=shake2-heads
Siebert Outdoors Zenith Shake
http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/index.php/custom-jigs-and-shaky-heads-2
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On 7/29/2013 at 4:02 AM, roadwarrior said:MegaStrike ShakE2
http://www.megastrike.com/#!products/vstc2=shake2-heads
Siebert Outdoors Zenith Shake
http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/index.php/custom-jigs-and-shaky-heads-2
Hey, thanks for the response, I was wondering I've got about $30 in BPR giftcards, http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/index.php/custom-jigs-and-shaky-heads-2 would this be a good substitute, also should I go with a 5/0 hooksize or smaller?
Brian Needham reply :
I really like the Megastrike heads, and the Owner ultrahead.
whitwolf reply :
Siebert Outdoors Zenith shakeyhead Is the one I use most of the time.
JeziHogg reply :
Megastrike ShakeE2 or Gamakatsu Standup Alien heads
dreamertino reply :
what weights would you guys use
Jake Coucoules reply :
3/16
dreamertino reply :
thanks i want to try the megastrike shake e2 heads they look amazing
Brian Needham reply :
1/4 most of the time.........but have them in 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2
dreamertino reply :
On 7/29/2013 at 6:48 AM, Brian Needham said:1/4 most of the time.........but have them in 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2
i was curious about that because i know there are many sizes i was trying to narrow it down to 2 or three
JeziHogg reply :
90% of the time I use 1/4 perfect weight to keep contact with the bottom, if its windy I go up to 1/2
dreamertino reply :
On 7/29/2013 at 6:54 AM, JeziHogg said:90% of the time I use 1/4 perfect weight to keep contact with the bottom, if its windy I go up to 1/2
sounds good to me I need to stock up on them because 70% of people tell me its their go to bait so i need to get better at it
JeziHogg reply :
Also if you want a d**n good finesse worm, try the Netbait T-Mac you get like 20 worms for $3.50 and awesome colors to boot, my personal favorite is Alabama Craw
Brian Needham reply :
On 7/29/2013 at 6:52 AM, dreamertino said:i was curious about that because i know there are many sizes i was trying to narrow it down to 2 or three
then get 1/4. 3/8 and 1/2 (I use baitcaster)
or 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 if you shakey head on spinning gear
I have fished the 1/4 down to 15-20 foot........but if it is windy or current then you need to step it up, IMO
those are good starting points,but just like anything else, when you actually start fishing them you will wind up with more than you need or expected to collect.
dreamertino reply :
On 7/29/2013 at 7:24 AM, JeziHogg said:Also if you want a d**n good finesse worm, try the Netbait T-Mac you get like 20 worms for $3.50 and awesome colors to boot, my personal favorite is Alabama Craw[/quoteI will give them a try
dreamertino reply :
On 7/29/2013 at 7:32 AM, Brian Needham said:then get 1/4. 3/8 and 1/2 (I use baitcaster)
or 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 if you shakey head on spinning gear
I have fished the 1/4 down to 15-20 foot........but if it is windy or current then you need to step it up, IMO
those are good starting points,but just like anything else, when you actually start fishing them you will wind up with more than you need or expected to collect.
That sounds good to me thanks for all of the advice
Bobby Uhrig reply :
I use the shak-e2 in all sizes according to the conditions and baits-You must coordinate your baits and head sizes accordingly to have them work properly. That goes as well as wind accommodation and depth you are fishing. I use the 3/8 and 1/2 for power shaking in deep water and heavy cover as well as horizontally presenting the baits to suspended fish in deeper water and near any type of standing timber-bridge pilings etc.
dreamertino reply :
I dont know why but I always seem to forget about the horizontal presentation option
Bobby Uhrig reply :
That's because that is the original shakey head technique that was bastardized by the fishermen here.
watch and learn
http://youtu.be/qvu_WE0cbL0
roadwarrior reply :
Althyough EXTREMELY effective, I had problems with the ShakE2 presentation on the RoadTrip
at Pickwick in May. I had the ShakE2 rigged with a GYCB Kut Tail and got into some numbers,
both green and brown. However, I had to swich to a lesser presentation after killing two fish. These
fish were aggressive and simply engulfed the bait!
Felix77 reply :
This year I have used two heads exclusively.
The megastrike heads when I want a lure sticking up. These will make anything stand up. 
The VMC Rugby Jig Head (3/16 and 5/16) for when I want a more "traditional" shakey head presentation. Dragging a finesse worm for example.
Sometimes the bass want it "up" and sometimes they seem to prefer it "down"
TrapperJ reply :
I recently jumped on the shakey head band wagon and have had good luck with spot removers, There pretty basic (looks like standard round head but just flat on the top side.) and i can find them just about anywhere that stock fishing supplies.
I'm sure there are others that will stand up better, will try to branch out and try others.
Brian Needham reply :
only knock I got on the megastrike head is it MIGHT not be so good around rock. I have noticed at Pickwick I stayed hung up more.......this might have been solved by going lighter, but with a baitcaster I didn't have much of that luxury.
buzzfrog reply :
Spot remover, owner and megashtrike. If using bigger worm on bc setup the Ed shake
Fishing Rhino reply :
Being from Mass, I have to use non-lead jig heads. I have used the evolution2 and like it, particularly in it's first incarnation with the barbed shaft on the shank of the hook as well as a second on the head. The spring holder, not so much, and here's why.
One of my favorite shaky head baits is the four inch, SK finesse worm. It's made in elaztech, which makes it impossible to penetrate with a coil spring, or a barbed shaft. I heat a safety pin over a candle and melt a hole into the nose of the worm to a depth of about an inch. Then the elaztech worm will slide over the barbed shaft. I apply a drop of Locktite Super Glue to the barbed bait holder, then slide the worm on, and it's there to stay. You can also twist it over the spring by twisting it in the direction the spring is coiled. A drop of glue before twisting it onto the spring and it is also there to stay. The spring takes a bit more time to get the bait installed.
If you are getting caught up in the rocks, try a shaky head hook with a football head. I know the football head Buckeye flik it hook didn't hang up near as much as the Jackall with a round head when I fished them wacky head style.
WRB reply :
The original shaky heads were ball head jigs "doddled" in the 70''s, I know because I fished that presentation for decades! Spot remover made the flattened ball head jig popular, the flat spot helped the jig to stand the worm upright.
Sieberts ball head shaky jig looks good to me, over size 4/0 premium hook 1/8 & 1/4 oz.
Tom
Fishes in trees reply :
Basically there are two types of shaky heads, right? The kind that you tx rig some plastic on the hook shaft of the jig and the other kind, with a spring, post, or something that you impale the nose of the plastic that you're going to tx rig. I think that they both work and I own many different brands of both types.
More often than not, I use the spring style, because I think that they are a little easier to rig and I seem to get better hook sets. A couple of favorites are the "Hazey Daze" jig head, home made and purchased from some bait shop around Table Rock Lake and some that are a little more commercially available, the Chompers shakey head.
If I am going to "bubba up" to fish a shakey worm presentation, the 3/8 Chompers head is ideal, IMO.
One of these days, I am going to try the Mega Strike ones, but they really aren't commercially available in the KC area currently. Rogers Lures in Liberty carries a small assortment, but not in the sizes I want.
dreamertino reply :
What tackle do you guys throw a shakey head on
Bobby Uhrig reply :
I have watch all kinds of baits getting dragged in the rocks/rip rap etc. Here is whats going on down there. The weight is falling between the two rocks.The line is getting wedged at the point of contact between the two rocks. As the angler pulls tension on the line it pulls the head to the point of contact between the two rocks. ANGLERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO FEEL THIS AND NOT SET THE HOOK BUT JUST SHAKE THE WEDGE FREE> Of coarse if you pull it tight its going to get hung up. REMEMBER it has to come out the opposite way it went in . As you shake it free -lift slowly and the skid plate(fulcrum) will ride right over the obstruction. Too many of the anglers just set it and pull it tight-That's frustration and being an amateur. And losing baits aint no fun.
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