I need the jighead from this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ukx4edYkiU

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**Jighead ID from the video and how to match it for early winter fishing**

From the clip you shared, I can’t read the exact brand/model at a glance. But you can nail it down with a quick ID approach, and have solid winter-relevant setups ready to go.

- **Head shape clues**: If the head is a compact, rounded ball, you’re looking at a ball-head jig. If it’s more flattened and chunky with a pronounced contour, that’s a football jig. A tiny, streamlined head hints at a finesse jig or a heads-up to a swim-jig style.
- **Weed guard and line tie**: A visible weed guard usually means it’s built for cover and weedier spots; absence often corresponds to standard ball-head types. Note where the line ties to the head—on many football jigs the tie is a bit offset for better trailer orientation.
- **Hook style and size**: Football jigs tend to pair with heavier hooks and a sturdier gauge to pull fish from cover; ball-head/finesse jigs use lighter hooks for a slower fall and finesse presentations.
- **Trailer compatibility**: Winter setups often use compact trailers (3–4 inches) like small grubs or tail-winned swimbaits. If you saw a short, compact trailer, that leans toward a finesse or ball-head approach rather than a big paddletail.
- **Color logic for early winter**: In cold water, darker heads (black/blue) with natural trailers perform well in stained water; in clear water, aim for more natural tones with subtle patterns.

If you want to copy a reliable winter setup now, start with these versatile options and adjust by water color and depth:

- 1/8 oz Ball-head Jig + 3–4 inch grub or paddle-tail trailer (great all-around for early winter bass and thin cover).
- 1/8 oz Football Jig + weed-guard, paired with a compact trailer for areas with heavier cover or structure.
- If you’re fishing clear water and targeting smallmouths or pressured bass, step down to 1/16 oz or 1/8 oz finesse ball-heads with a small swimbait trailer.

Quick purchasing references (fishing-related):
- Video reference: [I need the jighead from this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ukx4edYkiU)
- [VMC Football Jig — 1/8 oz](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=VMC+Football+Jig)
- [Gamakatsu Ball Head Jig](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Gamakatsu+Ball+Head+Jig)
- [Jighead options on Tackle.net](https://tackle.net/search?q=jighead)

Pro tips for early winter:
- Presentations should be slower and steadier; think 1-2 feet of drop per second depending on water depth.
- Use slightly taller rod actions to help drive the paddle trailer through limited bite windows.
- If the water is muddy, go darker; if it’s clear, lean natural colors with subtle flashing.

If you can grab a frame where the head is clearly visible (even a close-up), snap a screenshot and I’ll ID the exact model/brand frame-by-frame. Until then, these juvenile, winter-ready options will keep you productive and your line taut. Tight lines and patient casts out there! 🐟

I need the jighead from this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ukx4edYkiU

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