Sorry guys, this has probably been covered several times before but I could not find any info in previous posts. I am curious to know if the type of jig head matters. Can 1 type of jig be used for all different situations(open water or heavy cover). I am going to stock up and would prefer to only have to buy one style of jig.

Oldham's Lures Trailer Hitch Jig work in any situation

Arky or ball head with a 60 degree eye work in all situations for me?

Allen

While Russ has some outstanding articles I would suggest to a newbie not to get tangled up with these supposed specific designs of jigs, lines, & rods and just K.I.S.S.

Sorry guys, this has probably been covered several times before but I could not find any info in previous posts. I am curious to know if the type of jig head matters. Can 1 type of jig be used for all different situations(open water or heavy cover). I am going to stock up and would prefer to only have to buy one style of jig.

Yes it can.  The style that Catt posted is an excellent one.  However, you'll quickly find that if you're fishing a rocky bottom you'll get stuck in the rocks much more often with that head style.  I fish football head jigs in the rocks and the style of head that Catt posted everywhere else.  That one will come through weeds and wood much easier with its streamlined head and vertical line tie.  If the fish want something smaller then I go with a finesse head, which is basically just a round ball.

If you're looking to stock up without breaking the bank, I'd suggest trying out GMAN's (a member here) jigs.  They are high quality jigs for low prices.

i only buy football head jigs and they work in all situations for me........maybe i should try some of the others......

i only buy football head jigs and they work in all situations for me........maybe i should try some of the others......

They'll definately work in all situations, but there are times that a different jig head will work a bit better.  The style Catt posted will come through weeds and brush easier because of the head shape and vertical line tie presents a very narrow "face" to the jig whereas a football head is like a bulldozer coming through the weeds.  

That doesn't mean that a football head jig won't catch fish in the weeds though.  

Footballs for the rocks

Arky fo timber and brush

Bullet design or arrowhead design for grass

Footballs for the rocks

Arky fo timber and brush

Bullet design or arrowhead design for grass

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if i had to pick an all around jig id choose arkey style heads...