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Calissa Offshore Tackle · Metal Jigs
CalissaOffshore Speed Jig, 550g, Butterfly
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A 550g slow-pitch vertical jig designed for deep offshore jigging on large pelagic fish.
A 550 gram speed jig in the Katy Glow finish, made for anglers targeting tuna and other offshore pelagics. The heavier size is aimed at deep offshore drops.
Best for
- Deep vertical jigging
- Offshore tuna and large species
- Slow pitch jigging techniques
Skip if
- You're fishing shallow water
- You prefer surface lures
Strengths
- Heavy weight reaches deep offshore structure
- Compact design sinks quickly
- Butterfly assist hooks increase hookup rate
Trade-offs
- Requires heavy rod and reel
- Difficult to use from shore
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Advanced
Specifications
| Type | vertical metal jig |
|---|---|
| Weight | 550g |
| Hook | 3/0 and 7/0 butterfly assist hooks |
| Material | Alloy steel |
What can I catch with this?
- Offshore pelagics
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Green Sardine | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Crab | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Blue Anchovy | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calissa Offshore Tackle Speed Jig, 2.822 oz, Blue Anchovy | Lure weight:2.822 oz | Color:Blue Anchovy | Suits:Muddy water, offshore pelagics |
| Calissa Offshore Tackle Speed Jig, 8.818 oz, Blue Anchovy | Lure weight:8.818 oz | Color:Blue Anchovy | Suits:Muddy water, offshore pelagics |
| Calissa Offshore Tackle Speed Jig, 6 Pack | Lure weight:— | Color:6 Pack | Suits:Offshore pelagics |
| CalissaOffshore Speed Jig, 550g, Butterfly | Lure weight:— | Color:Katy Glow | Suits:Offshore pelagics |
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
| Color | Katy Glow |
|---|---|
| Target species | Offshore pelagics |
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