Blackfish Jigs, updated Banana Head style

     Call them Blackfish, Tautog or just plain Tog, they are toothy, tough and tasty! Jigs has become the dominant way to fish for them these days.  They are easier to deal with and are more effective than the old "hook and sinker" rigs.  A lot of different types have shown up on the market lately but one is more common than the others.  The "banana head" type is used more often for a few reasons.  They are streamlined and hold well in a current and deep water, they are less prone to snagging and they land right side up for good bait presentation.

     The banana heads I'm offering here are an updated version of the earlier type and were also developed with the help of a New Jersey charter boat captain and tackle shop owner.  Who else would know what features are best?

     The difference with these is the tail and tying collar are gone.  This leaves more room on the hook for bait and also gets the hook into the small mouth of tog better.  Result is more hookups which we all know isn't easy with Blackfish.  They're notorious bait stealers! 

     Sizes range from 1/2  oz up to 4 ozs.  Paint is custom blended powder coat heat cured for durability.  Hooks are Mustad # 34184 or #3407, forged and plated for salt water use and are intentionally kept to smaller sizes.  Most tog jigs are made with hooks that are too large.  

NOTE:

     Recently I've had requests to use a different style hook on these jigs.  Customers are asking for a sharper "stickier" hook.  I've decided to change to a different hook on all Tog Jigs.  The old ones were Mustad #3407, forged and tin plated.  The new ones are modified Mustad #32824, forged and black nickel plated.  There's a picture attached that shows the hook sizes relative to the jig size. 

     These new hooks will be phased in as my inventory of already poured jigs is exhausted.  If and when you order these Tog Jigs you'll get either one or the other style hooks.  They will not be mixed styles in an order.  If you have a preference for one over the other please let me know when ordering.  I'll always accommodate your request.  You can contact me by email at sales@tinmantackle.com. That goes directly to me.

     Thanks for looking and good luck fishing.

     dan