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I have a 1/8, 3/16, 1/4 weed less round head mold, but I still find the head shape snags more than I'd like. In the opinion of those who have access to a lot more jig molds than me, what is the closest thing available to a Bitsy bug head that will make 3/16 oz jigs? Thanks in advance.

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Ahhh, I have been making my version of the Bitsy Bug for 7 years, because the original was soooo cheaply made. So I have found the perfect mold for this and have been pouring and making these since then. Your answer is the Do-It Snootie jig. The head profile and line tie are very similar to the original. Also since I like to fish very light jigs, the Mustad hook that is supposed to go in this mold works really well. But I have found the ultimate set-up in my mind. I now use the light Owner 5304 hooks, and they are so sharp, that looking at them will draw blood. In all honesty without all the hype, this is the best mold I found for what you are looking for.

 

BTW, Welcome to TU

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http://www.barlowstackle.com/Do-It-Banana-Head-Weedless-Jig-Mold-P254C56.aspxI'm with Cadman on the Snootie jig, I use the larger model to make flipping jigs as it comes through cover very well. There is one that will work for you is you don't want the smaller 1/8oz, it is the weedless banana jig in 3/16oz. 

 

This jig has a similar profile to the Snootie but has a wider bottom which makes it better for dragging. I will say that if you are using the jig to hop, or lift and drop type presentations then go with the Snootie as it will come through cover better than any other jig but if you let the jig sit or you like dragging it then go with the weedless banana jig as it uses a stout hook. Either way you go you'll have a jig that will work for you.

 

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Here is the jig profile:

Snootie Jig in 3/8 oz and a Owner #5304 Hook. Makes for a deadly combination. If you have never used these hooks, you don't know what you are missing. When I say that they are sharp, they are sharp. The nice thing about it, is that the jig comes in as small as 1/8 oz, and even it being that small, if you add a trailer, you can easily cast this combination. I like the smaller size for a more finesse type of presentation, as a jig that small, falls really slow. This presentation would only work in about 5 feet or less, as if you were fishing deeper, It would take too long for the jig to reach the bottom.

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