Reneau Tackle Minnow Helmet Jig Heads
Initial Thoughts:
Made by Tim Reneau of Reneau Tackle, the Minnow Helmet Jig Head is clearly one-of-a-kind. Serving up a serious dose of innovation, the jighead's unique "helmet" design is unlike anything else on the market, and we wanted to get to the bottom of this individualized construction. After spending a couple weeks with the jig, it was clear to Joey that the elongated head and off-center weighting helps create instability in the action, making it more apt to want to roll when fished on slack line.
The highly desirable rolling action is en vogue right now for a lot of anglers utilizing FFS, and jighead minnows in general. Almost every new jighead on the market claims to deliver the "best" or "easiest' rolling action, but very few stray away from the stanard ball heads design. It's clear that Tim Reneau put his lure design chops to work with the Minnow Helmet Jig Head, achieving the perfect blend of form and function.
What We Noticed
Design:
- Truly a purpose built design – not just another copycat. The helmet design distributes the weight of the lead in a way that makes it easy to conjure a seductive rolling action. Pair it with a loop knot and a solid tip spinning rod and you'll be in business.
- The wide range of sizes and cupped shape on the back of the head seamlessly marries the jighead to almost any minnow on the market.
Components:
- Gamakatsu Nano Alpha 90-Degree Hook. Offered in a super wide range of hook sizes and weights, which makes it easy to pair with a number of different minnows.
- Recessed line-tie offers Increased stealth and is less likely to hang up on debris.
- Premium baitkeeper that locks soft plastics firmly in place, whether you prefer a bite-sized 3" minnow or a full sized 6-7" offering.
Action:
- The unique weight distribution of the Reneau Tackle Minnow Helmet Head Jig encourages it to roll side-to-side on slack line, making it effortless to achieve a lethal rolling action.
Conclusion:
There's been a flood of jigheads to hit the market over the last couple years, and a lot of lofty claims regarding action and performance to go with them. The Reneau Tackle Minnow Helmet Jig Head's one-of-a-kind design proves that it's not just another cash-grab at an emerging market. The purpose-built design delivers on its promise of easy action and effective performance – plus the wide range of sizes and hooks make it easy to choose a Helmet Head that matches your style of fishing.