Going Wacky with the Gamakatsu G-Finesse Wacky Jig Head

IMG_2398Wacky rigging soft plastics is a mainstay in clear water situations because it catches fish. The terminal tackle, in this case the wacky jig head, has seen several changes over the course of its introduction.

The Gamakatsu G-Finesse Series Wacky Jig Head is one of those products that takes a different slant on this proven technique.

The G-Finesse comes in four sizes, 1/16, 3/32, 1/8 and 3/16. All of these feature the same specially designed hook for the jig head. The recessed line tie sits at about 40 degrees with a pair of titanium weed guards molded securely in the head of the jig.

 

This package of features makes the jig more weedless than a number of its competitors according to Gamakatsu. [Read more…]

Gamakatsu Finesse Tournament Snap

We’ve had several comments and questions regarding some of our choices in terminal tackle. The one that we’re going to address today is about snaps. A bunch of y’all have noticed that we use these on a regular basis which is completely accurate. [Read more…]

ICAST 2011: Gamakatsu

Gamakatsu has long been known for their hooks and this year they are introducing a few new products to their catalog. The first is the Mini Heavy Cover Hook which is a medium wire hook that has a built in bait keeper designed for finesse applications in and around cover. They will be available in several sizes to address a wide range of baits that the angler might want to throw.  [Read more…]