MiniMini JH Neo-Keeper
MiniMini Jig Head Neo Keeper
JH / SALT
Target Fish
Mebaru, scorpionfish, grouper, and other rockfish
Feature
Compact size, dependable strength.
MiniMini Jig Head was developed to offer sizes smaller than the round jigheads that were mainstream at the time. When it was released, jigheads this small were still rare, and the name "MiniMini Jig Head" naturally became the product name itself.
At that time, jigheads with worm keepers, now a common feature, were also still uncommon. This product was one of the early models to adopt that style.
The hook uses a slightly heavier wire, making it a good choice when you want to reduce the risk of the hook opening and when targeting rockfish such as scorpionfish and grouper. Despite its small size, it has the strength to be used with confidence.
As a rough reference for hook size, the #4 MiniMini Jig Head has a gape width close to the #6 used on Ajibaku Jig Head and Mebary Hayagake Jig Head. However, MiniMini Jig Head uses thicker wire and is designed with greater emphasis on strength.
It can also be used for mebaru, but if you want a more finesse-oriented presentation with a light rig, Mebary Hayagake Jig Head is the better fit. MiniMini Jig Head is better suited to targeting slightly larger fish or fishing styles where you want to hold a specific range more firmly.
Color
Normal
The 1.0g and 2.0g models use a highly visible red keeper section, making it easier to identify the weight at a glance.
Shallow Water / Slow Presentation
Hook #4 / 1.0g
In shallow spots such as harbor-light zones and inner-harbor areas,
1.0g is an easy-to-use weight.
The light head gives a slow fall that naturally covers the upper to mid range.
It is also effective in high-pressure situations and small-bait patterns.
Standard Weight Range
Hook #4 / 1.5g～2.5g
This is the core weight range for many light-game situations
around harbors and breakwaters.
It lets you hold a stable range from mid-depth down to the bottom,
and works with a variety of methods such as straight retrieve and lift-and-fall.
If you are unsure where to start, this is the range to begin with.
Deep Water / Current-Affected Areas
Hook #4 / 3.5g
In deeper areas or places with stronger current, 3.5g is effective.
It helps keep a stable range even near the bottom,
and remains easy to control with drift and tension-fall presentations.
A good weight for probing deeper ranges.
Jighead / Hook Selection Guide
Choose your jighead or hook based on method and target species.
YARIE's light-game lineup gives each model a clear role based on the situation you want to target.
Fast Hookset
Fast Hooking / Short-Bite Response
Hooking-focused models designed to convert light inhaling bites and short bites.
Ajibaku Jig Head is tuned more specifically for ajing,
while Mebary Hayagake is an easy-to-use fast-hooking model
for broader light-game use including mebaru and rockfish.
Swimming
Swimming / Range Control
Models that prioritize swimming performance and range control.
Best when you want to keep the worm swimming steadily
with straight retrieve or drift-focused presentations.
Ami Pattern
Ami Pattern
Dedicated models for situations where fish are feeding on ami.
For fine adjustments to range and weight, including split-shot setups,
the Ajimeba Army Hook is the better choice.
Barbless
Efficiency / Catch and Release
Barbless models that make hook removal easier
and support a high-tempo style of fishing.
Well suited to numbers fishing and catch-and-release situations.
Rockfish
Rockfish / Strength Focus
Strength-focused jigheads equipped with heavy-wire hooks.
Suitable for rockfish such as scorpionfish and grouper,
as well as situations targeting slightly larger fish.
They are also a good fit when you want to get down properly
with heavier weights and work a specific range.
Ajing Power
Power for Better-Size Horse Mackerel
Power-oriented models for targeting quality horse mackerel and large mebaru.
They maintain strength while still responding to the inhale of horse mackerel,
making them suitable for vertical contact and size-focused ajing.
Vertical
Vertical Contact
Dedicated models for vertical fishing from a boat.
Best when you need a reliable hook-up in deeper water or moving current.
Specification
Spec
About YARIE Hooks
Japanese-made hooks backed by Banshu hook-making craftsmanship.
Drawing on a century of accumulated metalworking technology and hook-making know-how, YARIE pursues hook designs that balance coating, material, sharpness, and strength.
Coating
Surface treatment that supports penetration and durability.
Material
Material selection that supports toughness and resilience.
Sharpness
A sharp hook point created through long tapering and precision processing.
Toughness
Strength and stability created by flattening treatment.
YARIE hooks are designed on the foundation of hook-making technology from the Banshu region of Hyogo Prefecture, Japan's largest hook-production area. Banshu hooks stand at the center of Japan's long hook-making tradition and are known worldwide for their strength and sharp hook points.
Founded in 1925, YARIE is a tackle maker also known as the first company in Japan to manufacture metal swivels. That metalworking expertise and long experience in tackle development continue to shape YARIE's hook design today.
Under quality control in Japan, YARIE pursues sharp hook points and consistent strength. Rather than flashy looks, the focus is on dependable performance you can trust on the water.