Eagle Claw Pro-V Weedless Ball Jig Head 1/16 10ct Chartreuse

The Eagle Claw Pro-V Weedless Ball Jig Head is a 1/16 ounce crappie jig built on the company's 500-series hook, paired with a monofilament weed guard for fishing brush, timber, and weedy structure where panfish like to hide. The chartreuse finish is a proven color for crappie in stained water and low-light conditions. A 10-count pack gives you plenty of heads to rig with live minnows, soft plastics, or other small baits without running short mid-trip.

What sets the Pro-V apart is the hook's distinctive bend design—a sharper, more angular profile than traditional round-bend jig hooks. This shape does two things: it holds your bait more securely on the shank, so small offerings don't slide or spin, and it improves hook-hold leverage after the set. The geometry directs pressure toward the deepest part of the hook's throat, keeping fish pinned better through the fight and reducing drop-offs on the way in.

The weed guard—a simple monofilament loop—lets you fish tight to cover without constant hang-ups, a real advantage when crappie are stacked around fallen trees or dense vegetation. The ball head shape creates a natural jigging profile and works equally well pitched on a spinning rig or popped vertically on a longer pole. For panfish anglers who spend time in weedy holes or transition zones between open water and cover, this is a solid go-to head.

Key Features

• Pro-V bend hook design for improved bait-holding and fish-retention geometry
• Monofilament weed guard reduces snags in brush, timber, and vegetation
• Eagle Claw 500 hook—proven strength and reliability
• Premium painted chartreuse finish—visible in stained water and dim light
• 1/16 ounce weight—ideal for small-water crappie presentations
• 10-count pack per box

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What size fish are these jig heads designed for?

The 1/16 ounce weight and compact ball head design are sized for crappie and other small panfish. They work best with live minnows, small soft plastics, or similar bite-sized baits.

Will the weed guard stop me from setting the hook?

The monofilament weed guard is designed to be thin and flexible enough not to interfere with hook penetration. Its purpose is to reduce snags when you're fishing tight to cover, not to prevent solid hook sets.

Can I use these jig heads in open water, or are they only for weedy areas?

While the weed guard makes them excellent for brush and timber, the Pro-V ball head profile works fine in open water too. Many anglers use them for vertical jigging or casting presentations anywhere they fish small baits for crappie.

What does the Pro-V bend do differently than a regular round-bend jig hook?

The Pro-V bend's sharper profile holds baits more securely on the shank and improves hook-hold after the set by directing fish toward the deepest part of the hook throat, reducing drop-offs during the fight.