I like to throw a 3.3 on a bare, ball jighead. I have one I really like, 1/8oz, looks to be a 1/0 or 2/0 hook, but I can't find them locally anymore. I bought 2 packs of the Missile Nedballs today and, while they seem like they'll work, they're pricey. I'm curious what you all do. 

 

Would the 1/0 Flashy swimmer work well on the 3.3?

2 hours ago, Drew03cmc said:

 

Would the 1/0 Flashy swimmer work well on the 3.3?

Yes. You can shoehorn a 3.3 on to the 3/0 but it's really too small. IMO the 1/0 seems made for the 3.3 and maybe even the 2.8. 

Take a look at these, I really like them for all different size Kietechs

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Fusion19_Swimbait_Jig_Heads_3pk/descpage-FNSW.html

I use Dirty Jigs guppy heads which are 1/0.  I also use Gamakatsu round jigheads which are 1/0-2/0 depending on the weight.

 

Amazon has some decent cheaper bulk options but some of the hooks werent as sharp as I would like it to be.  I had to touch them up.

On 9/25/2022 at 2:29 PM, Drew03cmc said:

Would the 1/0 Flashy swimmer work well on the 3.3?

As stated, yes it will. It's a great combo... but I've found I lose a lot of tails on 3.3" Keitechs. I think it's from perch grabbing them. Doesn't happen when I fish larger (3.8 and above) paddletails. 

As far as plain ball head the Gami round jig head is tough to beat.  I use the 1/0 for 2.8 and 3.3s

I really like Hayabusas Brush easy heads for lighter weight ned rigs and swimbaits.

Another vote for the gamakatsu ball heads. I just use the do it mold for them. I like using a 2/0 hook in a 3/8 and 1/2 oz head size, which most don't seem to sell. Hooks were in the .40ish cent range per

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Gamakatsu_Round_Jig_Head_5pk/descpage-GRJH.html

 

I like the 3/16 in 2/0 myself. But yes, another vote for the Gami heads. Owner makes one similar as well. 

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Owner_Round_Head_with_Lockdown_Keeper_5pk/descpage-ORHL.html

On 9/25/2022 at 3:26 PM, SproDD79 said:

Take a look at these, I really like them for all different size Kietechs

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Fusion19_Swimbait_Jig_Heads_3pk/descpage-FNSW.html

The 2/0 would be perfect for a 3.3, the shank is nice and short.  I like to use these with diesel minnows and trout tricks, the keeper works really well with elaztech.  The cost is the drawback.

I pour my own  Ned heads with a 1/0 hook for smaller Keitechs. Works really well with the 2.8's.