Best Ever Jig Hook

[DUCBOS]

I would like to start a discussion about what would be the very best jig hook possible.

I know it don't exist, but maybe if we can describe it, someone might make it.

I would like a 30 degree, flat eye hook, with a wide gap that was at least 1/4" if not 3/8" longer than normal. Of course in 3, 4, and 5.

The reason is withe the hooks today, when you pull on the eye to set the hook, you need to get the head of the hook almost out of a bass's mouth to hook him.

I think that is why the hook up ratio is so low with most jigs today. I think the longer hook will allow more hookups in the back of the fish mouth.

Just my thoughts -- What are yours?

What do you think would be best?

Are there places to find unusual hooks for molding custom jigs?

[Ogajiga]

Here's my wish list:

1. I too would like longer shank versions of forward eye wide gap heavy wire jig hooks.

2. Forward eye small Aberdeen size light wire versions would be very useful for panfish & trout jigs.

Too late now, but jig hooks could have been standard sized according to gap width. Having to learn & explain sizing quirks between mfgs and styles could have been avoided.

[Ogajiga]

Altho heavy wire jig hooks have their uses, for moderate stress applications that most of us encounter they can be unnecessarily strong and difficult to hookset. On the other hand, light wire jig hooks like EC 570 can bend out at the wrong times, so I would like to see an in between medium wire option, particularly in smaller sizes.

[smalljaw]

Altho heavy wire jig hooks have their uses, for moderate stress applications that most of us encounter they can be unnecessarily strong and difficult to hookset. On the other hand, light wire jig hooks like EC 570 can bend out at the wrong times, so I would like to see an in between medium wire option, particularly in smaller sizes.

You nailed it!!! That is what I'm looking for!