Question about shakey heads?

renagadebee34 · 02-04-08, 04:56 PM

Why do they call them shakey heads when they look like simple jig heads, is it the way you fish them?

lunker-lander · 02-04-08, 05:07 PM

Well, when you tie the worm on, you shake your rod tip fairly rapidly. When you do this, the head of the jig shakes, in turn shaking the worm. Therefore, you get the Shakey Head!

-Lunk-

renagadebee34 · 02-04-08, 05:28 PM

pretty simple i guess thanks

basskicker · 02-04-08, 05:59 PM

well, i just call it a jig head worm. it does have to do with the way you work it because when you shake the rod tip up and down the worms head shakes up and down.

Lilmoosecountry · 02-05-08, 02:27 PM

Shakey heads always force the nose of the worm down & The tail up. But if you own some floating worms you get the same effect. Just tie a bullet sinker & hook on like T- Rig Worm. Now use a floating worm instead. Since the worm is bouyant the weight will drive the nose down & the tail will float up. Your getting the same effect a shakey head provides. This works best if you peg the sinker. Now you don't need shakey head jigs.

Rebbasser · 02-05-08, 07:50 PM

If you look at a true shakey head jighead the eye of the hook is perpendicular rather than parallel to the hook point. The design makes it easier to get a shaking action of the worm.

BigBassin144 · 02-05-08, 09:04 PM

Can anybody recommend some good Shakey Head jigs? The ones I have now are ok, but the screw on plastic keeper in crap and hard to use with small finesse worms. I've been looking at getting some Spot Remover Jigs.

BB

lunker-lander · 02-05-08, 09:29 PM

Spot Remover jigs kick!

You could also try some, (I can't reccommend a brand), with a moveable screw-keeper. I just bought some Bagley Shakey-Head jigs and they look great. They have a special collar to hold the worm on straight.

-Lunk-

zooker · 02-05-08, 10:18 PM

spot removers kick. but hook set HAS TO BE A SWEEP STYLE. any thing else and you miss the fish..

zooker

Rebbasser · 02-05-08, 10:30 PM

Spot Removers are my favorite.

carolina-rig-01 · 02-05-08, 10:43 PM

i like spot removers too. also a buddy of mine pours his own and i get a bunch of them from him. they are just a ball head with no bait keeper on a light wire hook. not sure which i like better, both have there advantages.

bassnman30 · 02-06-08, 05:18 PM

Just cut the wire shorter with a pair of metal clippers.

Frank C · 02-07-08, 11:53 AM

hi guys what type of rod do you guys use for shaky head fishing. Could I use a drop shot rig rod for it or do i need a bit stiffer like a mh 6.6 rod?

thanks
Frank

bassnman30 · 02-07-08, 05:07 PM

G. Loomis Shakey head rod in the MH version.

lunker-lander · 02-07-08, 05:16 PM

For now I just use my St.Croix 7'6'' ML. I'd like to look into a true Shakey Head/Finesse Jig rod next year. Mom's up the wall with all my rods, tackle, lures, worms, etc...

-Lunk-

PowerBass · 02-07-08, 06:56 PM

Spot Remover 3/16oz Jig Head is what Im currently running.

zooker · 02-07-08, 07:07 PM

7' mh g lommis bronze back spinning rod

zooker

Bob Smith · 02-07-08, 07:58 PM

Try these jig heads and you'll turn your back on the Spot Remover Jigs and the screw lock style!
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descpageGAMBTT-GGH.html

They are called Giggy head, easy to use and the line tie is positioned to hold the worm up off the bottom.

PowerBass · 02-07-08, 08:12 PM

Im awaiting the release of the newest shakey head from Megastrike/Evolution Lures. I love there Evolution Jig design, and know the new bait will kick butt as well. Thats the only way Ill turn from the Spot Remover heads.

Bob Smith · 02-08-08, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerBass

Im awaiting the release of the newest shakey head from Megastrike/Evolution Lures. I love there Evolution Jig design, and know the new bait will kick butt as well. Thats the only way Ill turn from the Spot Remover heads.

have you tried the Giggy heads and don't like them?

basschick · 02-09-08, 09:10 AM

the right way to shakey head is to move the rod tip side to side, not up and down, also maintaining contact with the bottom, otherwise it is jig-worm fishing, but that works great too!

BigBassin144 · 02-11-08, 08:12 AM

I am going to use the same rod for all my finesse fishing (dropshot, shakey head, etc.) It is going to be a 7' M Shimano Compre.

BB

lunker-lander · 02-11-08, 01:08 PM

Well, I ordered some heads today. Instead of buying the flat headed-jigs that always fall over, I got some football-head Picasso Shake-E-Football Jigs. Since I'm using my 7'6'' ML, I only ordered a smaller size, 1/4 oz. They are a little more expensive than Spot Removers, but Picasso is good quality. I also looked at the Gambler Giggy Heads, but a 5/0 Shakey Head hook was too big for my liking. Here they are:

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descp...ICASS-PSF.html

-Lunk-

02-04-08, 04:56 PM	#1
renagadebee34 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: T.C Michigan Posts: 52	Question about shakey heads? Why do they call them shakey heads when they look like simple jig heads, is it the way you fish them?

02-04-08, 05:07 PM	#2
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	Well, when you tie the worm on, you shake your rod tip fairly rapidly. When you do this, the head of the jig shakes, in turn shaking the worm. Therefore, you get the Shakey Head! -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

02-04-08, 05:59 PM	#4
basskicker BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ashland City, TN Posts: 111	well, i just call it a jig head worm. it does have to do with the way you work it because when you shake the rod tip up and down the worms head shakes up and down. __________________ other anglers are hard to beat, but the fish are the real competition.

02-05-08, 07:50 PM	#6
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	If you look at a true shakey head jighead the eye of the hook is perpendicular rather than parallel to the hook point. The design makes it easier to get a shaking action of the worm. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

02-05-08, 09:04 PM	#7
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Can anybody recommend some good Shakey Head jigs? The ones I have now are ok, but the screw on plastic keeper in crap and hard to use with small finesse worms. I've been looking at getting some Spot Remover Jigs. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

02-04-08, 05:28 PM	#3
renagadebee34 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: T.C Michigan Posts: 52	pretty simple i guess thanks

02-05-08, 02:27 PM	#5
Lilmoosecountry BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,322	Shakey heads always force the nose of the worm down & The tail up. But if you own some floating worms you get the same effect. Just tie a bullet sinker & hook on like T- Rig Worm. Now use a floating worm instead. Since the worm is bouyant the weight will drive the nose down & the tail will float up. Your getting the same effect a shakey head provides. This works best if you peg the sinker. Now you don't need shakey head jigs.

02-05-08, 09:29 PM	#8
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	Spot Remover jigs kick! You could also try some, (I can't reccommend a brand), with a moveable screw-keeper. I just bought some Bagley Shakey-Head jigs and they look great. They have a special collar to hold the worm on straight. -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

02-05-08, 10:18 PM	#9
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	spot removers kick. but hook set HAS TO BE A SWEEP STYLE. any thing else and you miss the fish.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

02-05-08, 10:30 PM	#10
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Spot Removers are my favorite. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

02-05-08, 10:43 PM	#11
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	i like spot removers too. also a buddy of mine pours his own and i get a bunch of them from him. they are just a ball head with no bait keeper on a light wire hook. not sure which i like better, both have there advantages. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

02-06-08, 05:18 PM	#12
bassnman30 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lexington,NC-Worlds best BBQ. Posts: 1,945	Just cut the wire shorter with a pair of metal clippers. __________________ Lexington,NC.

02-07-08, 11:53 AM	#13
Frank C BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: woodbridge ont canada Posts: 22	hi guys what type of rod do you guys use for shaky head fishing. Could I use a drop shot rig rod for it or do i need a bit stiffer like a mh 6.6 rod? thanks Frank

02-07-08, 05:07 PM	#14
bassnman30 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lexington,NC-Worlds best BBQ. Posts: 1,945	G. Loomis Shakey head rod in the MH version. __________________ Lexington,NC.

02-07-08, 05:16 PM	#15
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	For now I just use my St.Croix 7'6'' ML. I'd like to look into a true Shakey Head/Finesse Jig rod next year. Mom's up the wall with all my rods, tackle, lures, worms, etc... -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

02-07-08, 06:56 PM	#16
PowerBass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,638	Spot Remover 3/16oz Jig Head is what Im currently running. __________________ fivealivebassmasters.com

02-07-08, 07:07 PM	#17
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	7' mh g lommis bronze back spinning rod zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

02-07-08, 07:58 PM	#18
Bob Smith BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 1,472	Giggy head Try these jig heads and you'll turn your back on the Spot Remover Jigs and the screw lock style! http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descpageGAMBTT-GGH.html They are called Giggy head, easy to use and the line tie is positioned to hold the worm up off the bottom. __________________ Bob Smith a.k.a. "Porko" (vintage Strike King variety!)

02-07-08, 08:12 PM	#19
PowerBass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,638	Im awaiting the release of the newest shakey head from Megastrike/Evolution Lures. I love there Evolution Jig design, and know the new bait will kick butt as well. Thats the only way Ill turn from the Spot Remover heads. __________________ fivealivebassmasters.com

02-09-08, 09:10 AM	#21
basschick BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 26	the right way to shakey head is to move the rod tip side to side, not up and down, also maintaining contact with the bottom, otherwise it is jig-worm fishing, but that works great too!

02-11-08, 08:12 AM	#22
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I am going to use the same rod for all my finesse fishing (dropshot, shakey head, etc.) It is going to be a 7' M Shimano Compre. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

02-11-08, 01:08 PM	#23
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	Well, I ordered some heads today. Instead of buying the flat headed-jigs that always fall over, I got some football-head Picasso Shake-E-Football Jigs. Since I'm using my 7'6'' ML, I only ordered a smaller size, 1/4 oz. They are a little more expensive than Spot Removers, but Picasso is good quality. I also looked at the Gambler Giggy Heads, but a 5/0 Shakey Head hook was too big for my liking. Here they are: http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descp...ICASS-PSF.html -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

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