The Daiwa Bait Junkie Jig Heads are the culmination of two and a half years of intensive research and development, a collaborative effort between Daiwa Australia's product development team and seasoned angler Kris Hickson. Crucially, these jig heads were rigorously field tested in New Zealand, ensuring optimal performance in local fishing conditions. They introduce a suite of unique features designed to elevate performance in this essential fishing category.

• Hook System: Featuring premium BKK hooks enhanced with Daiwa's innovative SaqSas hook coating. This super-slippery, Teflon-like coating significantly boosts the penetrating power of the hook point, leading to a superior hook-up ratio. Constructed with a 2X strong BKK heavy wire, Bait Junkie Jig Heads are available in various weights and sizes, making them suitable for a wide array of saltwater and freshwater applications.
• Unique Bait Keeper: A truly distinctive feature, the bait keeper's design underwent an extensive evolution over 18 months and more than 25 different prototypes. The primary objective was to engineer a jig head bait keeper that would perform exceptionally with Daiwa's stretchy ELASTOMAX soft plastics, effectively preventing the common issue of plastics slipping down the keeper or bunching into a twisted mess.
• Optimised Head Design: The Bait Junkie Jig Head boasts a thoughtfully designed, mostly cylinder-shaped head with a flat back for optimal, clean rigging and a flattened 'chin'. When paired with Daiwa's buoyant ELASTOMAX material, this design ensures a 'tail up' posture as your bait settles on the bottom, a crucial advantage even in challenging, hard-bottom environments where conventional bullet-shaped heads might fail.

Beyond the jig head itself, the packaging has been meticulously designed for both convenience and long-term storage. Bait Junkie Jig Heads are supplied in a resealable zip lock bag, ideal for protecting new jig heads from moisture and preventing rust in wet tackle boxes. Furthermore, the removable sticker, which clearly indicates weight and size, can be easily transferred to a tackle box or storage tray, facilitating quick identification and organisation when on the boat or in your fishing bag.