Football Jig
$ 4.49
The football jig is a specialized bass fishing lure designed for fishing deep water and rocky structure. Its unique football-shaped head allows the jig to maintain balance and reduce snagging when dragged or hopped across rough terrain, making it ideal for imitating crawfish or bottom-dwelling prey.
Key Features
- Football-Shaped Head: Prevents the jig from rolling over, ensuring it stays upright and maintains consistent contact with the bottom.
- Weed Guard: Helps the lure navigate through cover like rocks, wood, and sparse vegetation.
- Skirt: Made of silicone or rubber, the skirt creates a lifelike profile and enticing movement to trigger strikes.
- Heavy Hook: Built to handle strong fish and heavy lines used in deep-water applications.
Rigging and Trailers
The football jig is most effective when paired with a soft plastic trailer, such as a craw, creature bait, or chunk, to enhance its profile and action. Trailers add bulk and imitate the movement of a fleeing crawfish or baitfish. Popular colors include green pumpkin, black and blue, and natural brown to match local forage.
Fishing Techniques
- Dragging: Slowly pull the jig along the bottom to mimic a crawfish or baitfish scurrying along rocks.
- Hopping: Lift the rod tip to create short, sharp hops, then let the jig fall back to the bottom, imitating a startled prey.
- Dead-Sticking: Let the jig sit still for a few seconds to tempt finicky bass.
Best Conditions for a Football Jig
- Depth: Effective in 10–40 feet of water.
- Structure: Excels on rocky points, ledges, and offshore humps.
- Season: Perfect for post-spawn, summer, and fall when bass move to deeper water.
Pro Tips
- Use heavier jigs (½ oz to 1 oz) for deeper water or stronger currents.
- Pair with a medium-heavy to heavy rod and fluorocarbon line for better sensitivity and hooksets.
- Match jig and trailer colors to the water clarity and local forage for the best results.
The football jig’s ability to maintain contact with the bottom and imitate natural prey makes it a staple for anglers targeting bass in deep, rocky environments.
| FB Jig Color | Bama Craw, Black Blue, Blue Craw, Smallie Killer, Brown Craw, Summer Craw, PBJ, Natural Craw, Fire Craw, Green Pumpkin |
|---|---|
| Size | 3/4 oz, 1/2 oz, 3/8 oz |
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