Croft Enterprises · Hair Jigs & Bucktails
Croft Enterprises Bucktail Jig, 1/2 oz, White
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Options
- Item weight
- 7.08 g
- Product dimensions
- 5 x 3 x 0.5 inches
Quick take
Hand-tied bucktail jigs with a uniquely angled head that glides side-to-side on the drop, imitating wounded baitfish.
Best for
- Casting and retrieving over inshore structure and reefs
- Slow trolling along flats and drop-offs for striper and flounder
- Jigging heavy current or deep holes for bottom fish
Skip if
- You need ultralight jigs for panfish
- You prefer leadhead jigs without hair skirts
Strengths
- Angled head design creates a gliding, dying-fish action on every drop
- Hand-tied deer hair collar is durable through saltwater exposure and rocks
- Quality forged hook penetrates quickly and holds in hard-jaw fish
Trade-offs
- Deer hair can fray with use and may need occasional trimming
- The gliding action is subtle and requires an experienced angler to detect
- 1 oz weight limits casting distance on light rods and line
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Walleye
- Striped bass
- Flounder
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| WhiteThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 OZ | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 1/2 OZThis one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 1 OZ, 2 OZ | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Enterprises Bucktail Jig, 1/2 oz, White | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Color:White | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, walleye, striped bass and flounder |
| Croft Enterprises Bucktail Jigs, Hand-Tied, 1 oz, White, 3-Pack | Lure weight:1 oz | Color:White | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, walleye, striped bass and flounder |
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 |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 3 |
| Color | White |
| Color family | White |
| Target species | Striped bass, Bass, Flounder and Walleye |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is White.
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