VMC Rise-R Heavy Jighead

Give your soft plastics a natural, upright presentation with the VMC Rise-R Heavy Jighead, featuring a specialised head design and premium VMC hook for targeting Australian estuary predators with confidence.

The VMC Rise-R Heavy Jighead is designed to keep your soft plastic standing upright when resting on the bottom, creating a natural presentation that imitates a feeding or resting baitfish. Featuring a specially shaped jighead and premium VMC Black Nickel Needle Sharp hook, the Rise-R Heavy is a practical choice for Australian anglers targeting flathead, bream, bass and other predatory species with soft plastics.

Built with Hi-Carbon Steel for strength and durability, the VMC Rise-R Heavy combines reliable hook performance with a dedicated soft plastic keeper that helps hold your lure securely in position. Its unique head shape makes it particularly useful for bottom-contact fishing, where allowing a soft plastic to pause naturally can encourage cautious fish to strike. Available in four weights with a consistent #2 hook size, it allows anglers to adjust their presentation to suit water depth, current and fishing conditions.

Key Benefits

• Specialised Rise-R Head Design – Allows an attached soft plastic to stand upright when the jighead rests on the bottom, creating a natural presentation for bottom-feeding predators.
• Premium VMC Black Nickel Hook – Features VMC's Black Nickel coating and Needle Sharp point for dependable penetration and hook performance.
• Hi-Carbon Steel Construction – Provides strength and durability when fighting fish and working soft plastics around typical estuary structure.
• Dedicated Soft Plastic Keeper – Helps secure the soft plastic to the jighead, reducing unwanted movement and keeping the lure correctly positioned during retrieves.
• Ideal for Bottom-Contact Fishing – The upright resting position makes it particularly suitable for hopping, dragging and pausing soft plastics along the bottom.
• Four Weight Options – Available in 1/12oz, 1/8oz, 1/6oz and 1/4oz, allowing anglers to adjust sink rate and bottom contact to suit different fishing conditions.
• Versatile Soft Plastic Compatibility – Designed for T.P.E. soft plastics and suitable for other soft bait materials, making it useful across a range of lure styles.

Product Information

• Brand: VMC
• Model: Rise-R Heavy
• Product Type: Weighted Soft Plastic Jighead
• Available Weights: 1/12oz, 1/8oz, 1/6oz and 1/4oz
• Hook Size: #2 across all listed weights
• Hook Material: Hi-Carbon Steel
• Hook Finish: Black Nickel
• Hook Point: VMC Needle Sharp
• Head Design: Specialised upright resting design
• Keeper: Dedicated soft plastic keeper
• Soft Plastic Compatibility: T.P.E. and other soft bait materials
• Target Species: Flathead, bream, Australian bass and other soft plastic-feeding predators
• Technique: Bottom hopping, slow rolling, dragging and pause retrieves
• Environment: Estuaries, rivers, creeks, lakes and freshwater impoundments

Available Sizes

• 1/12oz – #2 Hook: A lighter option for shallow water, slower presentations and situations where a more gradual sink is preferred.
• 1/8oz – #2 Hook: A versatile choice for general estuary soft plastic fishing in moderate depths and lighter current.
• 1/6oz – #2 Hook: Provides additional weight for fishing deeper areas or maintaining contact in moving water.
• 1/4oz – #2 Hook: The heaviest available option, suited to deeper presentations, stronger current and situations requiring more reliable bottom contact.

Expert Advice

The VMC Rise-R Heavy Jighead is particularly useful when fish are feeding close to the bottom and responding to slower soft plastic presentations. Its specialised head design allows the lure to remain upright when resting on suitable bottom surfaces, creating a different presentation from conventional round-head jigheads.

For flathead: Cast across sand flats, channel edges and drop-offs. Allow your soft plastic to reach the bottom before retrieving with short hops and controlled pauses. The Rise-R head design helps present the lure upright during pauses, making it a useful option when flathead are feeding close to the bottom.

For bream: Try the lighter 1/12oz or 1/8oz models around shallow flats, rocky edges and estuary structure where conditions allow. Use small rod-tip movements to lift the lure before letting it settle naturally. Longer pauses can be effective when bream are reluctant to chase faster-moving soft plastics.

For Australian bass: Work suitable soft plastics around rocky banks, submerged timber and deeper holding areas. Select a weight that allows the lure to reach the desired depth while maintaining a controlled presentation. Slow hops and pauses can be particularly useful when fish are holding near the bottom.

Choosing the right weight: Use the lightest jighead that allows you to maintain sufficient contact with your lure. Lighter weights generally provide a slower fall, while heavier options help reach deeper water and maintain control in current. Adjust your selection according to depth, wind, current and the size of your soft plastic.

Rigging tip: Thread your soft plastic straight onto the hook and ensure it sits securely against the keeper. A correctly aligned lure will swim more naturally and allow the specialised jighead design to perform as intended. When using T.P.E. soft plastics, follow the lure manufacturer's storage recommendations, as some soft plastic materials should be kept separate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the VMC Rise-R Heavy Jighead and a standard jighead?

The VMC Rise-R Heavy features a specialised head shape designed to keep an attached soft plastic standing upright when resting on the bottom. Conventional round-head jigheads may allow the lure to fall onto its side during pauses. The Rise-R design provides a natural upright presentation that can be particularly useful when targeting fish feeding close to the bottom.

What soft plastics can I use with the VMC Rise-R Heavy Jighead?

The VMC Rise-R Heavy is designed for T.P.E. soft plastics and is also suitable for other soft bait materials. Its dedicated keeper helps secure the lure to the hook. When selecting a soft plastic, make sure its body length and thickness are appropriate for the #2 hook and that it can be rigged straight without restricting its action.

Which VMC Rise-R Heavy Jighead weight should I choose?

The 1/12oz and 1/8oz options are useful for shallower water and slower presentations, while the 1/6oz and 1/4oz models provide additional weight for deeper areas and stronger current. All four listed weights feature a #2 hook. Choose the lightest weight that maintains the bottom contact and lure control required for your fishing conditions.

Is the VMC Rise-R Heavy Jighead suitable for flathead and bream fishing?

Yes. The VMC Rise-R Heavy is a practical option for targeting flathead and bream with soft plastics, particularly when using bottom-contact retrieves. Its upright resting design allows the lure to pause naturally between hops, while the premium VMC Needle Sharp hook provides reliable hook penetration. Match your jighead weight and soft plastic size to the target species, water depth and current.