Strike King Football Shaky Head 1/8oz Black

The Strike King Football Shaky Head 1/8oz in Black is a compact jig head built for working hard cover and tight structure where bass like to hide. The football-shaped head design lets you drag, crawl, and flip this rig through rocks, wood, and hard bottom—places where a round head gets hung up. At 1/8 ounce, it's light enough for shallow flats and creek channels but heavy enough to hold bottom in moderate current and get down quickly in small ponds. Pair it with your favorite shaky head soft plastic and you've got a rig that catches fish on structure other anglers leave alone.

What sets this head apart is the oversized barb that locks your plastic in place, fish after fish. No more re-rigging every cast because the plastic slipped off mid-retrieve. That matters when you're making dozens of casts a day and need to focus on structure, not on maintaining your rig. Black is a natural, neutral choice that works in clear water and stained conditions alike—a dependable color for any season.

Whether you fish lakes, ponds, or rivers, a shaky head on hard bottom is a confidence pattern that doesn't require a lot of technique. Cast, let it settle, and work it slowly with a subtle shake of the rod tip. The football head stays in contact with cover and the bottom, and the pitch-and-shake cadence triggers bites from bass that ignore faster presentations. Keep a few of these in your box for when other lures fall silent.

Key Features

• Football-shaped head design for crawling and working hard cover
• Oversized barb securely holds shaky head plastics
• 1/8 ounce weight—ideal for shallow to moderate depths
• Black color—versatile and effective in most water clarity

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What plastic works best on a shaky head jig?

Any shaky head soft plastic is designed to fit onto the oversized barb of this jig head. Popular choices include 3- to 4-inch ribbontail or straight-body plastics that match your local forage.

Is 1/8 ounce heavy enough for deeper water?

1/8 ounce works well for shallow to moderate depths and slower presentations. If you fish much deeper water or need to cast farther, consider stepping up to a heavier head weight.

Why choose a football head over a round jig head?

The football shape allows the jig to crawl, bounce, and stay in contact with hard bottom and rocks without rolling or getting snagged as easily as a round head. It's purpose-built for grinding structure.

What water conditions is black best for?

Black is a natural, neutral color that performs in clear and stained water alike, making it a reliable year-round choice when you're not sure what color the fish prefer.