20g Jig Head Ball Head Soft Bait Hook with Line Eye and Bait Keeper

20g Jig Head for Longer Casts and Better Depth Control

This 20g jig head is made for rigging soft plastic lures such as grubs, worms, curl tails and paddle tails. The round weighted head helps the lure cast well, sink quickly and stay lower in the water. Therefore, it suits many New Zealand soft bait fishing situations where lighter jig heads do not reach the target area as well.

Key Features

• 20g jig head for soft bait fishing.
• Round weighted ball head design.
• Built-in line eye for tying directly to your leader or trace.
• Single hook design for soft plastic lure rigging.
• Bait keeper section helps grip the soft bait body.
• Suits grub, worm, curl tail and paddle tail soft baits.
• Helps improve casting distance compared with lighter jig heads when matched to a suitable rod and line.
• Useful when you need a faster sink rate in deeper water, stronger current or windy conditions.

Specifications

• Product type: Soft bait jig head.
• Weight: 20g.
• Head style: Round ball head.
• Head diameter: 14.6mm.
• Total length: 45.9mm.
• Hook shank length shown: 31.2mm.
• Hook gap height shown: 14.8mm.
• Hook gap width shown: 15.4mm.
• Hook wire diameter: 1.2mm.
• Keeper section diameter: 4.2mm.
• Hook type: Single hook.
• Colour: Grey metal finish.

Why Use a 20g Jig Head in New Zealand?

• A 20g jig head generally casts farther than lighter jig heads, although casting distance depends on your rod, line, wind, lure size and technique.
• It helps shore anglers reach more water from beaches, harbour edges, wharves, river mouths and rocky ledges.
• It helps boat anglers keep the lure down when wind, tide or boat drift pulls lighter soft baits too high.
• It suits deeper channels, current lines, drop-offs, reef edges and open harbour areas.
• It works well when targeting NZ species such as snapper, kahawai, trevally, gurnard and other fish that take soft plastics.
• It gives better control when fishing larger soft baits that need more head weight to swim correctly.

20g Compared with Other Jig Head Weights

• Choose a lighter jig head, such as 5g to 10g, for shallow water, slow retrieves, calm estuaries or finesse presentations.
• Choose a medium jig head, such as 12g to 15g, for general soft bait fishing where depth and current are moderate.
• Choose a 20g jig head when you need more casting distance, faster sink rate, stronger bottom contact or better control in wind and current.
• Avoid using 20g when the water is very shallow or snaggy, unless you need the extra casting distance or a faster drop.

Benefits

1. Helps get soft baits down faster when fishing deeper channels, drop-offs, harbour edges or areas with more current.
2. Improves casting reach compared with lighter jig heads when used with a suitable soft bait rod and line.
3. Keeps a soft plastic lure presented in a natural swimming position when rigged straight.
4. Works well with curl tail and grub-style lures because the tail can move freely behind the hook.
5. Gives anglers a practical option when lighter jig heads drift too high in the water column.

Common Questions

• Q: Will a 20g jig head cast farther than a lighter jig head?A: In most cases, yes, but the actual casting distance depends on your rod rating, reel, line thickness, wind direction, lure size and casting technique.
• Q: When should I use a 20g jig head in NZ?A: Use it for deeper water, stronger current, wind drift, longer shore casts or situations where lighter jig heads do not reach the strike zone.
• Q: When should I use a lighter jig head instead?A: Use a lighter jig head in shallow water, calm estuaries, slow retrieves or when fish need a more natural falling action.
• Q: What soft baits suit this 20g jig head?A: It suits many soft plastic grubs, worms, curl tails and paddle tails, especially when the soft bait body matches the hook length.
• Q: How do I rig a soft bait on this jig head?A: Push the hook point into the nose of the soft bait, thread it through the body, then bring the point out along the back so the lure sits straight.

Summary

This 20g jig head is a practical choice when casting distance, sink rate and lure control matter. It is especially useful for New Zealand soft bait fishing in deeper water, stronger current, windier conditions and shore-based spots where lighter jig heads may not reach far enough.