Darter or bullet jig head?

[Shane]

I'm looking for whichever jig head would be the most erratic, I've heard that it depends on how well it is balanced.  Any help would be appreciated.

[Muskygary]

Most of the action on a jig is given by the rod. If your using a loght jig go with spinning tackle. Heavier go with baitcasting; but thr stiffness of the rod tip will decide the amount of action to the jig.

[pjmcla]

As I understand it -- a center balanced jig is more suited for vertical fishing;  A back balance for cast and steady retrieve; and a front balance is for a nose lift and drop retrieve.   But; as Muskygary said; rod action and reel speed and timing are more important.

[Shane]

I plan on using lighter jigs on a cast and retrieve and am using spinning tackle.  So would the darter mold be better?  Sorry but I have no experience with either mold design.

[pjmcla]

Jerry V would be the "expert".  I would look at what size hook I wanted to use with a given head weight.  Both are center balance heads.  I do not own either mold but it appears they are pretty similar; with standard hook size being different.

[Jerry V]

Both of those baits are very similar and it likely depends a little on what bait you're using in conjunction with the jig, but the consensus here is that the Darter Jig has a bit more eratic action than the Bullet Jig.

Jerry

[Shane]

Thanks to everyone, I plan to use size 1 to 2/0 and will likely be using small paddle or curlytail baits.

[BareKnuckleJigs]

I pour the Darter 570/575...that head is pretty pointed, and looking at the Bullet head, the Darter seems to be more finely-pointed than the Bullet, so the Darter would probably lend a very slight improvement to erratic action...BUT, when You'll be using paddle/swim-tailed and curly-tailed baits, that tail's resistance is going to "take over" and it won't matter much what 'head You use.  Using straight-tailed baits, the 'head will make a bigger difference...say between the Round head and the Darter, You'll notice a difference in action.  A jighead rigged with a plastic that has a swim/paddle/curl tail with be controlled by the tail...the resistance is at the rear...similar scenario when You take a "darting" TopWater Bait and put a "prop" on the rear, it's ability to really dart/zig-zag is greatly reduced.

I'd go with the Darter, as it won't matter much with a swim-tailed bait, but when You rig a straight-tailed bait onto that Head, now that bait looks like it's been hanging out in the Coffee Pot District.  The Darter will serve double-duty here.

Read the OP (Original Post).  The Erie is my #1 'head, with the Darter in 2nd place...

http://www.caneycreekmolds.net/index.php?topic=2681.0

[MO QWACK]

For pure action a wobble head jig is hard to beat