Strike King Football Shaky Head 3/8oz Black

The Strike King Football Shaky Head 3/8oz in Black is a football-shaped jig head built to handle the hard cover where bass like to hide. This weight and design combination lets you work rocky bottoms, shell beds, and other rough terrain without constantly getting hung up—the football profile glides and crawls over obstacles instead of diving straight down into them. If you're fishing shallow structure or bouncing baits along ledges and points, this head gives you the stability and contact you need to feel what's happening on the bottom.

Strike King engineered this shaky head with an oversized barb designed to lock your plastic securely in place. Whether you're fishing for an hour or running through a full box of soft plastics across multiple trips, the barb holds up to repeated casts and thrashing fish without letting your bait slip or rotate on the head.

At 3/8 ounce, this head works well for medium-depth structure and moderate current. Pair it with your favorite shaky head plastic—Strike King offers several—and you've got a proven hard-cover combo that's been relied on by tournament anglers and weekend hunters alike. Black is a go-to color that matches crawdad and other natural forage in most freshwater conditions.

Key Features

• Football-shaped head designed to crawl and careen over hard cover
• Oversized barb keeps plastic firmly locked in place across multiple fish
• 3/8 ounce weight for moderate depths and structure
• Black finish blends naturally with crawdads and bottom cover

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a football jig head and a standard round head?

A football-shaped head has a wider, flatter profile that crawls over hard bottom and rocky structure rather than digging in or hanging up. The design lets you maintain bottom contact through obstacles, which is especially useful on shell beds, ledges, and points where bass stage.

What plastic should I pair with this shaky head?

Strike King makes several shaky head plastics that match this jig head's barb and collar. You can also use other quality shaky head plastics from manufacturers like Zoom or Berkley—just make sure the plastic fits snugly on the oversized barb.

Is the 3/8 ounce weight right for my water depth?

3/8 ounce works best for moderate depths and structure, typically from 5 to 15 feet depending on current and wind. If you fish shallower, you might prefer lighter options; deeper or faster water may call for heavier weights. Strike King offers this head in other weights to match your specific conditions.

Will the barb hold my bait through a full day of fishing?

The oversized barb is designed to secure your plastic firmly across multiple fish and repeated casts. You may need to reseat your bait occasionally if you fish hard cover all day, but the barb resists slipping and rotation under normal use.