Round Eye vs Football Jig Head: When to Use Each
- By: Pat Ogletree
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- Found In: Fishing Tips, Artifical Lure Tips, Hooks and Jigheads
Jig head choice is often overlooked.
Most anglers focus on weight and never think about how head shape changes what a lure actually does underwater.
So I created this video to break down underwater footage of two popular jig head styles so you can choose the right one with confidence and avoid wasting money on the wrong tackle.
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Key Takeaways:
- Most anglers focus on weight… but something else decides what your lure does once it’s down there.
- One jig head shape creates far more movement than the other, and it is not obvious until you see it underwater.
- Depending on where you fish, one of these jig heads could be costing you bites without you even realizing it.
Final Thoughts:
Round eye and football jig heads both have a place; the key is knowing when to use each.
Instead of choosing jig heads by weight alone, think about bottom contact and how much movement you want from your lure.
Make that switch, and you’ll spend less time guessing and more time fishing with confidence.
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STOP WASTING TIME ON THE WATER!
Do what the “SMART ANGLERS” are doing and join the Insider Club.
Here’s what you’ll receive today when you join:
- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish every trip
- Weekly “spot dissection” videos that walk you through all the best spots in your area
- Exclusive fishing tips from the PROS you can’t find anywhere else
- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
Thank you, Pat, I’m very new to ensure saltwater fishing. And I have both jig heads. I’ve been using both, but this helps to use them in the right appropriate place and look thank you
Great stuff Pat. I haven’t used many football jigs, but this puts them on my radar. I always struggle between round eye and round lead with no eye. Success varies with each type.
Good video, Pat!
Great video again
Great Info. Thanks Pat
Having the underwater videos makes this video bulletproof to understand. Thanks for making this available to us.
Appreciate that Scott!
Great info and video, Pat. Thanks.
Thanks Brett!
Great detailed information Pat! Thank you!
Thanks Scott!
Good video, as the folks below said I never really thought about the shape. Thank you
Always something new to learn, right? Thanks for watching!
I’ve always looked at different ways and types of things and the process of learning more about them, therefore your explanations were spot on although I already knew this information, I’m sure that this video and its content were very helpful to others…. Job Well done Pat and thank you for sharing with us and the fishing community ……. !
Thank you sir!