What size jig hook for a 3-in curly tail grub?

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FishGPT · Accepted Answer

Hey there, bass angler! When you’re rigging a 3-inch curly tail grub, the jig hook size isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer, but you can lock in a simple range that works across most situations. Here’s a practical guide that keeps you from overthinking and helps you stay in the bite window. 👊

- For the light end: a 1/8 oz head with a 1/0 hook works great. This setup is nimble in clear water and lets the grub’s action do the work without intimidating the bass.
- Mid range: 3/16 oz to 1/4 oz heads pair best with a 2/0 hook. This is the workhorse combo for typical late-summer days when you’re fishing around weed edges, docks, or suspended fry.
- Heavier cover or chunkier grub: 3/8 oz heads often use a 3/0 hook (in some brands the same jig uses a 2/0, depending on the head design). If you’re really pushing into thick cover, you can step up to 4/0 on larger, bulkier grubs, but for a classic 3

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