Reaction Tackle Ned Rig Jig Heads - Mushroom Jig Head Review
Our verdict
The Reaction Tackle Ned rig jig kit costs $13.98 for 25 mushroom-style jig heads and carries a 4.7-star average across 627 reviews, tying the Z-MAN 003341 for the highest rating in this comparison. With 500+ bought last month, more than any alternative here including the Trout 87699's 400+, it stands out as the strongest all-around Ned rig pick.
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Ned rig anglers targeting bass who want the highest bought-last-month figure in this comparison, at 500+, paired with a tied-for-best 4.7-star rating. Good for anyone who wants both strong recent demand and a proven track record in one $13.98 kit.
Skip if
Skip it if you avoid lead tackle, since these jig heads are lead rather than the metal, plastic or synthetic materials used in some alternatives. Anglers who do not fish the Ned rig style may find the 1/8 oz weight too light for their needs.
- Material Lead
- Weight 0.13 Ounces
- Target Species Bass
- Technique Needle Point
- Size 1/8 oz
- Color Black
- Priced 17% above the category median ($11.99 across 45 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 627 owner ratings
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Popularity3.8/5
627 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Working a Ned rig along the bottom for bass calls for a jig head that will not spook fish or throw off the bait's fall rate. The Reaction Tackle kit delivers 25 mushroom-style jig heads with a needle point technique, in black, at $13.98.
Each jig head weighs 0.13 ounces and is molded from lead, a denser material than the plastic, metal or synthetic bodies used in comparable kits, which lets it sink at a controlled rate for the slow bottom presentation Ned rigging depends on. Sized at 1/8 oz with a needle point hook, the head is built for bass specifically rather than a multi-species lineup.
Against the field, this kit ties the Z-MAN 003341 for the top 4.7-star rating, ahead of the Trout 87699's 4.6 and the Strike TGSJ38-234's 4.5. Its 627 reviews are fewer than the Trout kit's 1,808 but ahead of the Strike's 283 and the Z-MAN's 439. Most notably, its 500+ bought-last-month figure is the highest of any jig compared here, surpassing even the Trout kit's 400+, which suggests unusually strong current demand for a 25-piece kit priced under $14.
Pros
- 4.7-star average across 627 reviews, tying the Z-MAN 003341 for the best rating here
- 500+ bought last month, the highest demand pace of any jig in this comparison
- 25 pieces per $13.98 kit, a solid piece count for the price
- Needle point hook technique built for solid hooksets on bass
- Light 0.13-ounce, 1/8 oz weight suited to Ned rig presentations
Cons
- Made of lead, which some anglers prefer to avoid compared to plastic, metal or synthetic alternatives
- Built for bass only, unlike multi-species kits in this comparison
- 627 reviews trail the Trout 87699's 1,808 by a wide margin
- Single black color option, less variety than kits offering multiple colors
Specifications
| Material | Lead |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.13 Ounces |
| Target Species | Bass |
| Technique | Needle Point |
| Size | 1/8 oz |
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 25 |
Performance notes
A 1/8 oz, 0.13-ounce lead jig head is built for the Ned rig technique, where a slow, controlled fall and subtle bottom contact matter more than casting distance or bulk. Lead is denser than the plastic, metal or synthetic bodies used elsewhere in this comparison, which gives the head a compact profile relative to its weight and helps it sink at a predictable rate rather than drifting on the retrieve. The needle point hook style is designed for clean penetration on the hookset, useful when fishing finesse presentations where a solid hookup can be harder to achieve. With 25 pieces per kit and a single black color, the mushroom-style head is built to be paired with a small soft plastic stick bait, matching the standard way Ned rigs are fished for bass.
What buyers say
A 4.7-star average across 627 reviews ties this jig for the best rating in the comparison, matching the Z-MAN 003341 and beating the Trout 87699's 4.6 and the Strike TGSJ38-234's 4.5. Its review count is smaller than the Trout kit's 1,808 but larger than both the Strike's 283 and the Z-MAN's 439. What stands out most is the 500+ bought-last-month figure, the highest of any jig here and well above the Trout kit's 400+ and the 100+ pace of the Strike and Z-MAN listings. That combination of a top-tier rating and the strongest recent demand suggests this kit is currently the most in-demand Ned rig option among the group.
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Frequently asked questions
What material are these jig heads made of?
These jig heads are made of lead, weigh 0.13 ounces each at a 1/8 oz size, and come in black. Lead is denser than the plastic, metal or synthetic materials used in some competing kits, which affects sink rate and feel on the retrieve.
How many jig heads come in the kit?
The Reaction Tackle kit ships 25 mushroom-style jig heads for $13.98, all built with a needle point hook for the Ned rig technique. That works out to a low per-jig cost for a kit focused specifically on bass fishing scenarios.
Is this a well reviewed jig kit?
Yes. It holds a 4.7-star average across 627 reviews, tying the Z-MAN 003341 for the top rating in this comparison. With 500+ bought last month, the highest figure of any jig here, it shows unusually strong current demand alongside its rating.