Johnson · Bladed Jigs (Chatterbait-style)
Johnson Beetle Spin Jig, 1/8 oz, Yellow/Black Stripe, Nickel Blade
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Color: Yellow/Black Stripe
- Yellow/Black Stripe
Size: 1-1/2- Inch
- 1-1/2- Inch
- 2- Inch
- Item weight
- 4.54 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 2 x 6 inches
Quick take
A 1/8 oz jig with a spinning blade and rattling body, combining the vibration of a spinnerbait with the sinking rate of a jig.
The Johnson Beetle Spin in 1/8 oz pairs a split-tail grub body with a nickel-plated Colorado-style blade, a design that has been around for decades. The blade can come off to leave a plain jig for deeper water, or stay on to send a rattle through the water. Bass anglers can fish it like a spinnerbait or rig it under a bobber to reach suspended fish.
Best for
- Bass and panfish in weedy shallows where jigs and spinners both work
- Jigging around cover where a blade's vibration attracts strikes
- Light fishing on small lakes or ponds
Skip if
- You need a true topwater presentation
- Fishing heavy cover where a simple jig-and-plastic works better
Strengths
- Spinning blade adds vibration and flash to jig-style presentation
- Rattling body attracts fish through sound in murky water
- Soft silicone tail moves naturally on the drop
Trade-offs
- The 1/8 oz weight limits casting distance without specialized rods
- Blade can twist the line over repeated casts without a swivel
- Less lifelike than soft plastic bait imitations
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | bladed jig |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/8 oz |
| Length | 1 1/2 in or 2 in |
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
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 | 1/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Yellow/Black Stripe |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Yellow/Black Stripe.
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