Berkley · Swim Jigs
Berkley Swim Jig, 1/2 oz, 4/0 Hook, PowerBait Skirt
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Options
- Item weight
- 14.2 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 1/2 oz swim jig with a 3D eye and PowerBait silicone skirt that mimics crawfish and baitfish on the swim.
This 1/2 oz Berkley swim jig in Gill Spawn carries a PowerBait silicone skirt, a pointed head with 3D eyes and a 4/0 Fusion19 hook. The medium weedguard helps it slide through vegetation on a steady retrieve. The heavier weight gets it down faster and holds depth in deeper or windier water.
Best for
- Swimming through grass and around structure
- Targeting reaction strikes from aggressive bass
- Combining with trailers for customized profiles
Skip if
- You fish open water where faster presentations work better
- You want a lighter jig for finesse presentations under 3/8 oz
Strengths
- Silicone skirt pulses and flutters on the fall to trigger bites
- 3D-eye design with pointed head improves visual appeal
- Medium weedguard prevents snagging on most vegetation
Trade-offs
- 1/2 oz sits better for deeper water and is heavy for light line
- Weedguard can reduce hook penetration on short strikes
- Skirt durability depends on coating holding through repeated use
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | swim jig |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/2 oz |
| Hook size | 4/0 |
| Hook type | Fusion19 |
| Skirt | PowerBait silicone |
| Eye design | 3D with 0 degree recessed tie |
| Guard | Medium weedguard |
| Head shape | Pointed |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Bama Bream | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Bama Craw, Blue Craw, Fire Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black/Blue | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 oz - 4/0 Hook Size, 3/8 oz - 4/0 Hook Size | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 1/2 oz - 4/0 Hook SizeThis one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley Swim Fishing Jigs, 1/4 oz, Bama Bream | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Hook size:4/0 | Color:Bama Bream | Suits:Clear water |
| Berkley Swim Fishing Jigs, 3/8 oz, Fire Craw | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Hook size:4/0 | Color:Fire Craw | Suits:Stained water |
| Berkley Swim Fishing Jigs, 3/8 oz, White | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Hook size:4/0 | Color:White | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley Swim Jig, 1/2 oz, 4/0 Hook, PowerBait Skirt | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Hook size:4/0 | Color:Gill Spawn | Suits:— |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Hook size | 4/0 |
| Color | Gill Spawn |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Gill Spawn.
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