Best New Bass Fishing Hooks, Weights & Jig Heads

Although the Viewers and Tackle Warehouse Staff Members ultimately settled on different winners, everyone can agree the industry’s manufacturers delivered some exciting new terminal tackle in 2021. Anglers were treated to intriguing and innovative designs from newer companies like 1st Gen’s Jaw Dropper, as well as expansions from legendary companies like Gamakatsu’s new lineup of Tungsten Weights. Despite a close race, the Viewers awarded the Z-Man Finesse Football Nedz Jigheads with the top spot, while the Staff at TW put the Gamakatsu Tungsten Hybrid Swing Heads at the top of their list. Scroll down to see more about these, and the rest of this year’s category winners!

Viewer's Choice: Z-Man Finesse Football Nedz Jigheads

The Ned Rig has gained a notable reputation for its ability to not only put high numbers of fish in the boat, but some giants as well, so it’s no wonder the Viewers voiced favor for the all-new Z-Man Finesse Football Nedz Jigheads. Designed to take your favorite Ned plastic on a snag-free ride through rocks, wood, and other hard cover, the Football Nedz Jigheads rely on a football-shaped head that not only excels at traversing rough cover but also keeps your bait in the perfect foraging position as well.

"With a Ned Rig, we like to drag that guy on the bottom. This is going to be perfect for it because it has the football shape. It doesn’t hold up in the rocks as much as the normal Shroomz Head has. What I really like about this bait is it now has a 1/0 hook on it, this is going to be great for all of your Ned Rig baits." - Brian Latimer, MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit angler

TW Staff Pick: Gamakatsu Tungsten Hybrid Swing Heads

In contrast to the Viewer’s neck-and-neck race for the top spot, TW’s Staff declared the Gamakatsu Tungsten Hybrid Swing Heads winners by a wide margin. They combine the snag-resistance of a football head with the versatility of a Cobra-style head that is designed to come through grass with incredible efficiency. Not only do they conquer vegetation with ease, but they also maximize the action of your favorite soft plastic baits to put more bass in your livewell.

"The thing that is so cool about this particular tungsten wobble head is it has a pigtail with the ability to interchange the hook to your preferred design...You can interchange anything from 1/0-7/0, so it is a perfect tungsten wobble head. The other thing that is unique about this design is it is kind of a hybrid head that is a cross between a football head and a bullet style jig head. This is a head that comes through cover extremely well." - Mike McClelland, MLF Bass Pro Tour angler