Blakemore Road Runner Head Barbed 1/8 4ct Red

The Blakemore Road Runner Head Barbed is a compact jig designed for crappie anglers targeting panfish with soft plastic trailers. At 1/8 ounce, this head weighs light enough for shallow water and tight cover—ideal when crappie are holding in brush, docks, or standing timber. The barbed collar holds your plastic firmly in place during the cast and retrieve, reducing the frustration of baits spinning off on repeated casts or quick fish. The included bleeding bait hook mimics the natural triggers that draw crappie to feed, while the Indiana blade adds flash and vibration to draw strikes from suspended and bottom-hugging fish alike.

Each pack includes four jig heads, giving you backups for snags, broken lines, or simply refreshing your presentation throughout the day. The barb is intentionally removable—simply clip or straighten it off if you're downsizing to smaller, more delicate plastics or want to experiment with different rigging angles. This flexibility makes the Road Runner Head adaptable to shifting conditions or varying crappie mood and location.

Whether you fish lakes, ponds, or river backwater, the 1/8 ounce profile keeps you in the strike zone without dragging bottom in shallow structure. Pair these with your favorite curly-tail, shad, or tube plastics and let the blade and hook do the work while you focus on detecting the subtle takes that make crappie fishing so rewarding.

Key Features

• Barbed collar securely holds soft plastic trailers in place
• Removable barb allows quick adjustment for smaller plastics
• Bleeding bait hook design triggers natural feeding response
• Indiana blade provides flash and vibration for attraction
• 1/8 ounce weight suited for shallow water and light structure
• Four jig heads per pack

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What size soft plastics work best with the Road Runner Head Barbed?

The barbed collar is designed to hold standard crappie plastics. If you're using smaller baits, the barb can be easily removed to accommodate them without slipping.

Can I use this jig head in shallow water and around cover?

Yes. The 1/8 ounce weight is ideal for shallow water presentations and fishing around brush, docks, and timber where crappie typically hide.

Does the barb stay on permanently?

No—the barb is removable. You can clip or straighten it off anytime you want to use smaller plastics or change your rigging approach.

What does the bleeding bait hook do?

The bleeding bait hook design mimics natural triggers that attract crappie and encourage them to strike, increasing your chances of connecting on bites.