I need this jig head or similar for this Crappie Hare Jig that I am going to tie.

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FishGPT · Accepted Answer

Here’s a practical path to nail that jig head for a Crappie Hare Jig. From the photo, it looks like a tiny ball-head style — perfect for a compact hare jig. Below are solid options, plus tying tips to dial it in for early-winter crappie fishing.

**What to look for**

- **Head size**: start with a small head
  - **1/32 oz** — ultra-light, slow sink, ideal for light line (6–8 lb) and shallow water.
  - **1/16 oz** — the workhorse for crappie; good balance for most days.
  - **1/8 oz** — deeper water or stained water where a quicker fall helps.
- **Head type & eye angle**:
  - *Ball-head* with a 60° or 90° eye is standard for hare jigs; 90° helps the jig land upright during a lift; 60° can give a slightly faster fall.
  - For a bulkier profile, some anglers like a tiny *cone head*, but ball-heads are most common for crappie hare jigs.
- **Finish & color**:
  - Clear/white, pearl, or chartreuse work well in clear water.
  - Chartreuse, pink/white, orange shine in stained water.
- **Hook size**:
  - Use light-wire hooks in the #6–#8 range with a short shank to keep the hare jig compact.

**Tying tips (to pair with the head in your photo)**

- Keep the hare fur or marabou tail short so it doesn’t overwhelm the head.
- A tiny bead above the head can add subtle flash and help bites show up on the line.
- When tying, align the tail and material so the jig sits upright and wiggles on the fall.

**Weather/season note (early winter)**

- Crappie pull tight to structure in cold water. Use a slow, rhythmic lift-and-drift or a vertical jig with short, controlled hops. If they’re finicky, extend the pause between lifts to provoke ticks.

**Practical sources to shop and learn**

- YouTube tutorial (crappie hare jig tying): [YouTube – Crappie Hare Jig Tie](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=crappie+hare+jig+tie)
- Amazon – Crappie jig heads (1/32–1/16 oz): [Amazon – Crappie Jig Heads 1/32-1/16 oz](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=crappie+jig+heads+1%2F32+oz)
- Tackle Warehouse – Crappie jig heads: [Tackle Warehouse – Crappie Jig Heads](https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/search?search=crappie%20jig%20heads)

If you tell me your target depth and line test, I’ll tailor exact head size and color to your setup and give you a tying recipe that’ll drop right into your Crappie Hare Jig build. Tight lines and may the bite be on early this winter! 🐟

I need this jig head or similar for this Crappie Hare Jig that I am going to tie.

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