Pretty much all the top ones have been covered.

Keitech's are usually considered the gold standard. And for good reason. But they definitely lack the durability of others. I'll add a drop of superglue on the base of the head to keep from sliding down the hook. That'll get you a few more fish catches before having to replace them.

The Mayor is a good one. The Swammer is great. Z-Man DieZel Minnowz (also great bladed jig trailer). Gambler Little EZ and EZ.

The Largo Shad and Yum Scottsboro Swimbaits (surprised these aren't talked about more) are both great. Just wish they came in more color options. Houdini used to be my favorite color for the Largo Shad but it looks like they stopped making it.

1 hour ago, NorthernBasser said:

Pretty much all the top ones have been covered.

Keitech's are usually considered the gold standard. And for good reason. But they definitely lack the durability of others. I'll add a drop of superglue on the base of the head to keep from sliding down the hook. That'll get you a few more fish catches before having to replace them.

The Mayor is a good one. The Swammer is great. Z-Man DieZel Minnowz (also great bladed jig trailer). Gambler Little EZ and EZ.

The Largo Shad and Yum Scottsboro Swimbaits (surprised these aren't talked about more) are both great. Just wish they came in more color options. Houdini used to be my favorite color for the Largo Shad but it looks like they stopped making it.

Forgot about the gambler ez line. I fished the crap out of those years ago in Florida. Ya don’t see any gambler stuff in the Midwest

On 4/3/2026 at 8:39 PM, NorthernBasser said:

Pretty much all the top ones have been covered.

Keitech's are usually considered the gold standard. And for good reason. But they definitely lack the durability of others. I'll add a drop of superglue on the base of the head to keep from sliding down the hook. That'll get you a few more fish catches before having to replace them.

The Mayor is a good one. The Swammer is great. Z-Man DieZel Minnowz (also great bladed jig trailer). Gambler Little EZ and EZ.

The Largo Shad and Yum Scottsboro Swimbaits (surprised these aren't talked about more) are both great. Just wish they came in more color options. Houdini used to be my favorite color for the Largo Shad but it looks like they stopped making it.

good to know, I really like the mayors cause the soft plastic reminds me of bellows gills just that kinda chewy but sturdy material

On 3/27/2026 at 8:15 AM, herder said:

2.8" Fat Swing Keitech on a 1/8 ball head jig, I buy the jigs on ebay in 50 packs.

what are those jigheads called??

They ain't fancy, but work for what I want.

eBay

25 1/8oz Ball Head Jigs Mustad BLN 32746 Hooks #4 #2 #1...

My ball head style has no collar. All of my jigs are proudly hand-poured in the USA!

For jigheads I like the short shank DOA'S.