Ideal Jig Head and Hook Sizes

Swimbait Size Ideal Weight Ideal Hook

2 inch (jig head)

 1/16 to 1/4 oz 2 to 4
2 inch (drop-shot)   2 to 6
3 & 3.5 inch (jig head) 3/16 to 3/8 oz 2/0L or 2/0
3.5 inch (weedless wide-gap hook) 3/16 to 3/8 oz 3/0 or 4/0
4 inch (jig head) 3/8 to 1 oz 3/0 or 4/0
5 & 5.2 inch (jig head) 3/8 to 1½ oz 4/0 or 5/0
5.2 inch (weedless wide-gap hook) 3/8 to 3/4 oz 7/0 or 8/0
5½ & 6½ inch (jig head) 3/4 to 1½ oz 5/0 or 6/0

7 inch (jig head)

 3/4 to 1½ oz 5/0 to 8/0
7 inch (weedless wide-gap hook) 3/8 oz 7/0 or 8/0
9 inch (jig head) 1 oz 8/0

Ring Hammer (jig head)

 1/4 to 1/2 oz 2/0L to 3/0
Ring Hammer (weedless wide-gap hook) 1/8 to 3/8 oz 3/0

L = light wire hook.

 


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