Skimpy Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 What's everybody's favorite jig head for chatterbaits. I hear arky head a lot. Does anybody use swim jigs for the head???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBehr Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) Arkie is #1...the Snootie is my #2 because it has a great hook up %...and runs straight. Edited September 20, 2016 by DaBehr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimpy Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Awesome thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Dead Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Poison tail 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLS Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Ultra Minnow spinnerbait, love having the longer shank hooks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimpy Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I've used my poison tail for chatterbait already !!!! Makes a pretty cool one !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimpy Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Ultra Minnow spinnerbait, love having the longer shank hooks!! Sounds cool. Do you have a pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I've used every head mentioned and the one I now use is the Trokar Pro Swim Jig. It uses a flat eye heavy hook so I can attach the blade with a split ring, the other heads I either had to use a double split ring or punch the hook eye open. I also became fond of using a split ring over direct attachment because it allows the bait to really hunt but that is my preference. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBehr Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) Here is a link to some ultra minnow chatter baits I made from the Ultra Minnow spinnerbait. http://custombaits.com/index.php?topic=8557.msg65827#msg65827 JLS is right about the longer shank hook..no need for a trailer hook for short strikers. Edited September 20, 2016 by DaBehr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Second, Trokar Pro Swim Jig. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimpy Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Here is a link to some ultra minnow chatter baits I made from the Ultra Minnow spinnerbait. http://custombaits.com/index.php?topic=8557.msg65827#msg65827 JLS is right about the longer shank hook..no need for a trailer hook for short strikers. Those look awesome !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimpy Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I've used every head mentioned and the one I now use is the Trokar Pro Swim Jig. It uses a flat eye heavy hook so I can attach the blade with a split ring, the other heads I either had to use a double split ring or punch the hook eye open. I also became fond of using a split ring over direct attachment because it allows the bait to really hunt but that is my preference. Thanks !!! I have the Mold and wanted to try it out. Appreciate it !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBarlow Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Ultra Minnow spinnerbait, love having the longer shank hooks!! I use this one also. It works great if you don't mind having to bend the wire yourself. On a side note you get to do the direct connect to the head if you use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLS Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I use this one also. It works great if you don't mind having to bend the wire yourself. On a side note you get to do the direct connect to the head if you use it. I run an .051 straight wire out the front of mine and then bend a loop and close it (similar to putting the end blades on a spinnerbait). Pretty simple to do and I have yet to meet a freshwater fish that has caused it to come undone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlaze Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Ultra Minnow spinnerbait, love having the longer shank hooks!! X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 I've used every head mentioned and the one I now use is the Trokar Pro Swim Jig. It uses a flat eye heavy hook so I can attach the blade with a split ring, the other heads I either had to use a double split ring or punch the hook eye open. I also became fond of using a split ring over direct attachment because it allows the bait to really hunt but that is my preference. Great idea. What hook do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimpy Posted September 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 What size hook do you guys use for an Arky head chatterbait ? 4/0 or 5/0 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 3/0 and 4/0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimpy Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 3/0 and 4/0 Awesome thanks. Do you do 4/0 for the 1/2oz and 3/0 for the 3/8oz ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 I like the 4/0 but have used the 3/0. Prefer the 4/0 on both for the hookup ratio. The 5/0 is a bit large for my preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimpy Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 I like the 4/0 but have used the 3/0. Prefer the 4/0 on both for the hookup ratio. The 5/0 is a bit large for my preference. Thanks. I have used 5/0 for the 1/2oz and it works ok but the 3/8oz I like the 4/0. I just wanted to see what others used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh'sjigs Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 I also use the Trokar swim jig mold. Just modified it with a dremel to accept straight eye hooks for attaching the blade directly to the jig head. Works well for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kscatman76 Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 I use the Trokar swim jig as well and use a split ring and I'm thrilled with the amount of thump and hunting action. either way you go this is a great mold. I've made some good swimjigs with it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
