It looks to be a #4 Matzuo Sickle hook but could be the same size in an Eagle Claw too, which makes me think that this is an open water head…or one sold in the open water market. The beginnings of what appears to be a keeper collar is there but lacks the barb. maybe 1/16 ounce but could be 3/32 even with the extra lead behind the head portion….hard to tell with the heavy paint layer. Does it glow?
Tom: it does glow and it looks exactly like a Matzo hook to me too-Googled ‘ice fishing jig with sicle hook” no luck.
Troy; those jigs are very similiar and the hooks look very sharp. Hard to tell from my pic but at the very end of the hook point the bend is in. Probably not a big deal but hey I lost no fish with this jig so would like to stick with it. Pretty sure its lead too. Thanks.
Is this it? It was in a bulk container of “custom jigs n spins” at Fletchers bait in Sauk Centre. He was very busy or i wouldve asked what it was for sure.
Ill stop in tomorrow and figure out what they are for you. Where are you located? I could grab some and meet you if youre somewhere i go through. I get around……
I will meet you exactly where you caught those perch-i just need gps coordinates!
I live in the metro-this is very nice of you. I could meet you in Mpls or Roseville. Keep some for yourself too, they work great-I’ll Pm you.
Wish I had a good answer for you Troy-Pailofperch asked the guy at the baitstore and was told it is a guy from Duluth, who comes around every year or two, no business name.-aside from the nice hooks the paint is bright, jig has nice balance, bought some larger ones today for open water, I may even tie some marabou or hair onto some.