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Jig heads can be fished shallowly, deeply, or anything in between. Jigs can be tipped with live bait or combined with soft plastics to catch almost any fish that swims.
As you might expect, selecting the proper jig head style is critical to the success of your fishing session. The weedless or snagless design is a popular option, allowing you to cast into areas where you might normally snag your lure, but with the hook flat to the top of the plastic, it will glide right past snags without getting hooked up. When a fish bites on a weedless lure, the hook is exposed, and it's time to fight your catch and reel it in.
Another option is the hidden weight method, which is popular for light tackle species including bream, whiting and flathead in Australia. The weight is concealed within the plastic of the lure, resulting in a gentle, even sink as opposed to a head-forward sink. It's a good choice for casting for bream against boat hulls or pontoons because the plastic bounces off the structure softly allowing you to cast without disturbing the fish.
Tackle Tactics (TT) have a head-lock system based on the standard weight-forward jig head that ensures no soft plastics fall off the jig regardless of how hard the fish bites. If you're working with an extremely stretchy plastic, like a Z-Man grub, you can use this type of jig head to help secure the plastic into place.
Consider the location you're fishing, the depth, the amount of current, and how quickly you want the soft plastic to sink. Consider how your target fish feeds. For example, if you're chasing snapper, you'll probably want the soft plastic to sink slowly and drift naturally until you jig it up and let it sink slowly again, thus a lighter jig head is preferred. A heavy head, on the other hand, will come in handy for pelagic fish such as tuna to provide a long throw and to achieve a quick sink to flathead feeding on the sea bottom.
The hook size you choose depends on the lure size you use and the species of fish you intend to catch. Match the hook size to the plastic at all times. As a general rule, 5" plastic requires a 5/0 hook and 7" plastic requires a 7/0 hook. This is true for most plastic lures except grubs, where the tail is included in the length, so a 4" grub would require a 2/0 hook.
The jig lure contains several components that contribute to the lure's distinct dynamic design. We've gone over the most critical components in more detail below, as well as what you should watch for while using these lures.
The jig head- A jig head can have a variety of designs. The spherical head of most jig lures is considered the universal shape for this lure. There are, however, variations such as the cone and the fish head.
When it comes to the head of the jig lure, numerous weights are available. The weight, of course, determines how deep the lure goes into the water. The overall weight of the lure also impacts its suitability for different species of Australian fish. Always refer to the product description on Davos Tackle for more precise information to ensure you have the correct weight for the fish you are attempting to catch.
The body of the jig lure - If you've looked at our selection of jig lures, you've probably seen that the body of the jig lure can come in a variety of designs. They can even be built of various materials ranging from rubber to silicone jig lures. Most jig lures will resemble other creatures or insects, which is what initially draws predatory fish to the bait. The colours can vary greatly and there may be some extra hairs or tails on the lure body.When it comes to the overall design of the lure's body, you have a lot of leeway. Having said that, keep in mind that certain colours perform better in the summer or winter. As a result, having a selection of jig lures in varied colours and designs gives you a lot more freedom for your various fishing locations in Australia.
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