Dan Tinman Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 We all know about what buck tail style for what presentation. Forward balance for low angle presentation (surf, wading, casting from a boat in shallow water, etc) and center balance for high angles (boat, deep water, etc). Here's a selection of three forward balance head styles that are popular and effective. Additional general information below the pictures. Banana heads are a long time popular buck tail. Their shape allows good use in both moving and still water and helps prevent hangups. They work well on fluke, stripers, weakfish, etc. The picture shows white overall but almost any color or combination is possible, just ask. Bullet heads are in demand in surf and jetty situations and rightly so. They are a very effective lure when used with pork rind or soft plastic like grub tails or shads. For a lot of guys this is their "go to" lure. No surf bag is complete without a couple. The picture below shows white only but any color or combination is possible. Some popular ones are pink, chartreuse, green and blurple, almost anything. You just have to ask. Sparkie heads are a great buck tail that's not seen too often in saltwater. They work well for fluke in the surf. A small strip of squid for flavor is always a good idea. Again the picture below shows only white but other colors and combinations are no problem. A few suggestions are in the last picture. This head shape is the basis for the very popular "sea robin" jig that's shown in a different thread. Here's a few color suggestions for all the jigs in this thread. These are by no means the limit. General info: All heads are molded lead. Weights are approximate. The bullet heads tend to be heavier than advertised because of mold modifications. Basic color is powder coated and heat cured for durability. Addition accent colors are air brush applied vinyl and epoxy coated for additional durability. Hooks are Mustad 2x strength forged and tin plated for heavy duty use in salt water. Tails are generous quantities of deer tail hair for buoyancy and action. Wraps are epoxy coated to hold up to toothy critters like bluefish. Prices: Banana heads and sparkies. 1/2 oz. = 2.75 ea. 3/4 oz. = 2.75 ea. 1 oz. = 3.25 ea. 1 1/2 oz. = 3.50 ea. 2 oz. = 4.25 ea. Note: sparkie jigs are limited to 1 1/2 oz. in size. Bullet heads. Note: prices on these are a bit higher because of the extra quantity of hair on them. 1/2 oz. = 3.00 ea. 3/4 oz. = 3.00 ea. 1 oz. = 3.50 ea. 1 1/2 oz. = 3.75 ea. 2 oz. = 4.50 ea. Shipping is extra. Every effort is made to keep shipping costs down. Paypal is the preferred method but checks and money orders are OK too. Thanks for looking. dan - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseybuddha Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Wobble heads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Tinman Posted April 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Wobble heads? They're coming. A thread of miscellaneous things will be posted in a week or so. Wobble jigs will be in it. - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigNevadaBob Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Dan, I'd like the following: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigNevadaBob Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Dan, I'd like the following: Oops... 1 chartreuse 1 white 1/2oz 2 chartreuse 2 white 3/4oz 1 chartreuse 1 white 1oz And can you do two chartreuse over white in 3/4oz? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigNevadaBob Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Wow. I'm having one of those mornings... ^Those sizes in the sparkie heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoptooit287 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Would like 2 oz sparki heads in the following colors: 2 pink 2 charteuse 2 white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Tinman Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Would like 2 oz sparki heads in the following colors: 2 pink 2 charteuse 2 white Sorry but the sparkie heads only go up to 1 1/2 oz. There is no mold for larger sizes. - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoptooit287 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Sorry but the sparkie heads only go up to 1 1/2 oz. There is no mold for larger sizes.Ok can u do them in banana head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Tinman Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Ok can u do them in banana head? That I can do. PM on the way. - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningWood Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Dan Can you post pictures and a description of the wobble heads? I want to grab a few more but cant decide between wobble, banana, and sparkie. MorningWood(*member formerly know as 'kevnmary') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Tinman Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Dan Can you post pictures and a description of the wobble heads? I want to grab a few more but cant decide between wobble, banana, and sparkie. That's not a problem. You just have to get some of all three! Here's a couple pictures. Sizes Colors These are a great shallow water, light tackle fluke jig. I fish them in the surf and local inlets with great success. They make a good combination with Berkeley Gulp! or a small strip of squid. Prices: 3/8 oz. = 1.00 ea 5/8 oz. = 1.25 ea 1 oz. = 1.50 ea shipping is extra. - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoptooit287 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Ill take every color of wobble head in 1 oz please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Tinman Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Ill take every color of wobble head in 1 oz please PM on the way. - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striperguy1516 Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Do you sell bare bullet heads ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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