Z-Man Trout Eye™ Jigheads
The Z-Man Trout Eye™ Jigheads have earned their reputation as one of the best-selling inshore saltwater jigheads in the Southeast thanks to their proven fish-catching design and Made in the USA quality. Designed with the largest possible 3D eyes for each jighead size, these premium jigheads capitalize on a gamefish's instinct to target the eyes of baitfish. Built on a compact yet heavy-duty 2/0 Mustad® hook and equipped with twin conical keeper spikes, the Trout Eye™ Jighead securely holds ElaZtech® and traditional soft plastics while delivering dependable hooksets on everything from speckled trout to bull redfish. Perfectly balanced for a wide variety of soft plastic styles, it's a must-have for serious inshore anglers. Available at Frank & Fran's and ships nationwide.
What This Gear Is Commonly Used For
- Targeting speckled trout, redfish, flounder, striped bass, snook, and other inshore gamefish
- Rigging paddle tails, jerk shads, curly tails, and baitfish-style soft plastics
- Fishing marshes, grass flats, oyster bars, tidal creeks, and inlets
- Steady retrieves, hopping, slow rolling, and bottom presentations
- Everyday inshore saltwater fishing
Why This Gear Is Useful on the OBX
- Oversized 3D eyes create a realistic strike target that consistently triggers aggressive bites
- Balanced head design provides a natural swimming action for a wide range of soft plastics
- Heavy-duty 2/0 Mustad® hook offers excellent strength for hard-fighting coastal fish
- Twin conical keeper spikes securely hold ElaZtech® and traditional soft plastics in place
- Ideal for fishing the grass flats, marshes, oyster bars, and estuaries found throughout the Outer Banks
- Made in the USA quality delivers dependable performance season after season
Where This Gear Is Most Often Used
- Outer Banks marshes and grass flats
- Tidal creeks and estuaries
- Oyster bars and shell banks
- Shallow coastal sounds
- Inlets and channels
Product Features
- Largest possible oversized 3D eyes for each jighead size
- Strong and compact 2/0 Mustad® hook
- Perfectly balanced head for natural bait action
- Twin conical keeper spikes securely retain soft plastics
- Compatible with ElaZtech® and traditional soft plastic baits
- Designed specifically for inshore saltwater fishing
- Made in the USA
- One of the Southeast's most trusted inshore jigheads
Product Specifications
- Brand: Z-Man
- Model: Trout Eye™ Jigheads
- Hook: 2/0 Mustad® hook
- Head Design: Balanced Trout Eye™ profile
- Keeper System: Twin conical keeper spikes
- Eye Design: Oversized 3D eyes
- Compatible Baits: 3" MinnowZ™, 4" DieZel MinnowZ™, 4" Scented Jerk ShadZ™, 4" Scented PaddlerZ™, StreakZ Curly TailZ™, Trout Trick®, Swimmin' Trout Trick®, and other similarly sized soft plastics
- Recommended Use: Inshore saltwater fishing for speckled trout, redfish, flounder, striped bass, snook, and other gamefish
- Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Trout Eye™ Jighead so popular?
The Trout Eye™ Jighead combines oversized 3D eyes, a perfectly balanced head, a strong 2/0 Mustad® hook, and secure keeper spikes into one versatile design that's trusted by inshore anglers throughout the Southeast.
Why are the oversized 3D eyes important?
Research has shown that many gamefish instinctively target the eyes of baitfish. The oversized 3D eyes create a prominent strike target that can increase a lure's effectiveness.
What soft plastics pair best with the Trout Eye™ Jighead?
It's designed to work perfectly with many popular Z-Man® baits, including MinnowZ™, DieZel MinnowZ™, Scented Jerk ShadZ™, Scented PaddlerZ™, StreakZ Curly TailZ™, Trout Trick®, and Swimmin' Trout Trick®.
Will the keeper spikes hold ElaZtech® baits securely?
Yes. The twin conical keeper spikes firmly grip both ElaZtech® and traditional soft plastics, helping prevent baits from sliding down the hook during repeated casts and strikes.
Is the Trout Eye™ Jighead a good choice for fishing on the Outer Banks?
Absolutely. Its balanced design and dependable hook strength make it one of the best all-around jigheads for targeting speckled trout, red drum, flounder, and other inshore species throughout the marshes, grass flats, oyster bars, and estuaries of the Outer Banks.
