Decoy SV-67 Bachi Jig Head – Soft Plastic Bass Fishing Jigheads

The Decoy SV-67 Bachi Jig Head has been one of my favourite jigheads for over 20 years, and it's still one I regularly turn to when fishing with slim, elongated soft plastic lures.

Originally designed for fishing worm and eel-shaped soft plastics, the Bachi Head is a superb match for lures such as the Megabass Xlayer, Megabass Giant Xlayer, Sawamura Spindle Worm and many other slim-bodied softies.

Its simple, effective design makes it ideal for everything from delicate finesse presentations in shallow water to working larger soft plastics through deeper water and stronger tidal currents.

A Fantastic Jighead for Xlayers, Spindle Worms & Eel-Shaped Lures

One of the biggest advantages of the Bachi Jig Head is how naturally it works with long, slim soft plastics.

These lures don't always need lots of movement to attract fish. Sometimes the most effective presentation is a slow sink, a gentle twitch or a steady retrieve that allows the soft plastic to move naturally through the water.

The Bachi Head is particularly well suited to this style of fishing, making it a great choice for targeting bass and pollack around reefs, gullies, tidal runs and deeper marks.

Lighter Bachi Heads – Finesse Fishing

The lighter Bachi heads, the 2.5g to 7g version, are excellent for anglers who prefer a more delicate approach.

When bass are feeding cautiously, a lightly weighted soft plastic can be incredibly effective.

Rather than constantly working the lure, try allowing it to sink slowly through the water, occasionally adding the smallest twitch of the rod tip.

This can be particularly productive when fishing shallow reefs, rocky ground and areas where you want to keep the lure moving naturally without dropping too quickly.

Ultimate Fishing (UF) Bachi Heads – 10g to 50g

The heavier Ultimate Fishing specification Bachi Heads, available in weights from 10g to 50g, extend the versatility of this classic jighead.

These larger, heavier versions are ideal for fishing bigger eel and slug-style soft plastics, particularly when you need additional weight to reach deeper water or maintain contact with the lure in tidal flow.

They are excellent for:

• Bass fishing from boats over reefs and rough ground

• Working soft plastics through stronger tidal currents

• Fishing deeper shore marks

• Vertical and diagonal presentations from a drifting boat

• Targeting pollack and other predatory fish with slim soft plastics

The heavier heads also allow you to fish larger soft plastics effectively when a lighter jighead simply cannot reach or maintain the required depth.

Mick's Tip

I've been fishing with Decoy Bachi Heads for over two decades, and they're still amongst my favourite jigheads for slim soft plastics.

They work beautifully with Xlayers, Spindle Worms and just about any long, eel-shaped softie.

One thing I've learned over the years is that you don't always need to work these lures aggressively. With a lighter Bachi Head, try letting the lure sink naturally, giving it just the slightest twitch now and again. Sometimes doing very little is exactly what gets the take.

When fishing from the boat or working deeper water with more current, I'll step up to one of the heavier UF versions. The important thing is choosing enough weight to fish effectively without unnecessarily restricting the lure's natural movement.

It's a simple jighead, but one I've trusted for more than 20 years, and that says plenty about how good they are.

Choosing the Right Bachi Jig Head

2.5g to 7g Original Bachi: Ideal for lighter finesse presentations, slower sinking soft plastics and shallower water.

10g to 50g Ultimate Fishing Versions: Designed for anglers needing additional weight for deeper water, stronger currents and larger soft plastic lures.

Always match the hook size and weight to your chosen lure, fishing depth and tidal conditions.

Specifications

• Brand: Decoy

• Model: SV-67 Bachi Jig Head

• Type: Exposed-hook soft plastic jighead

• Lure Compatibility: Xlayers, Spindle Worms, eel-shaped soft plastics, worms and slugs

• Lighter Versions: 2.5g to 7g

• Ultimate Fishing Versions: 10g–50g

• Target Species: Bass, pollack and other predatory fish

• Fishing Methods: Finesse lure fishing, casting, sink-and-draw and vertical presentations

The Decoy Bachi Jig Head remains an excellent choice for UK bass anglers who enjoy fishing soft plastics, whether that's delicate presentations from the shore or working larger lures in deeper water from a boat.