Hope you guys can help out.

 

I saw a link that someone posted of the "jackhammer alternative". I liked that design but I couldnt find the link for it. If not, what are my other options are? I like to get something that has open eye so that i can put the blade in and close it. 

 

Guess no one knows ...might have to ask the other forum. 

On ‎4‎/‎27‎/‎2019 at 11:59 PM, Burke said:

Hope you guys can help out.

 

I saw a link that someone posted of the "jackhammer alternative". I liked that design but I couldnt find the link for it. If not, what are my other options are? I like to get something that has open eye so that i can put the blade in and close it. 

 

I can't help you with that "Jack Hammer alternative," however, you can open the eye on the Jack Hammer. I've already changed out blades on a few Jack Hammers. (Also retied my  own skirts on some.)

If you look closely at the head of the bait, you'll see a slot where the end of the eye rests in. Using very small needle nose pliers, (You want small enough jaws to fit inside the eye.) you can pull the end out of the that slot. Take your time and you will not chip the paint on the head. Once you change blades, carefully bend, push, the end of the eye back into the slot.

My alternative is the plain old Original Elite series.  I am lovin' the big 5/0 hook on that thing.

I really like the advantage baits jawbreaker jig on TW. Real nice components, lots of vibration and lower price. 

I was able to get my local DSG to price match Scheels at $12.79 for the Jackhammers plus I had a $10 coupon code so for two 1/2oz. Jackhammers I paid a total of $16 and change which means they were roughly $8+ each...that's the only way I'd buy them...we'll see if they live up to the hype!

5 hours ago, Brett's_daddy said:

I was able to get my local DSG to price match Scheels at $12.79 for the Jackhammers plus I had a $10 coupon code so for two 1/2oz. Jackhammers I paid a total of $16 and change which means they were roughly $8+ each...that's the only way I'd buy them...we'll see if they live up to the hype!

Now - That is not a bad idea. I would need to check if my DSG has jack hammer. 

 

Majority of mine is the Z-Man Custom from TW.