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Major Craft · Vertical & Butterfly Jigs
Major Craft Jigpara Short Metal Jig, 40g, Red Gold
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Options
Color: Multi
- Multi
- Item weight
- 0.13 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 3 x 3 x 1 inches
Quick take
A short metal jig in red-gold finish with original Japanese hooks, versatile for various saltwater jigging actions.
The Major Craft Jigpara Short is a compact metal jig in the 40 g size, about 1.4 oz, finished in Red Gold. Its short body and Japanese hooks suit casting and vertical work from shore or boat for species like mackerel, striped bass and tuna. It is a straightforward pick for anglers who want one jig that covers a range of retrieves.
Best for
- Vertical jigging from boats for striped bass and mackerel
- Saltwater species that respond to metallic lures
Skip if
- You fish shallow flats or light tackle
- You prefer lures with treble hooks
Strengths
- Compact short design allows rapid jigging action with less fatigue
- Red-gold finish attracts visibility in open water
- Original Japanese hooks are sharp and durable
Trade-offs
- Short jigs require active retrieves; they don't work well on slack line
- At 40g the jig is moderate weight; heavier or lighter weights may be needed for different depths
- Vertical jigging technique has a learning curve
Fishing fit
- Species
- Striped bass
- Offshore pelagics
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | metal jig |
|---|---|
| Weight | 40g |
| Finish | Red gold |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Craft Jigpara Jig, 30g, Multi | Lure weight:1.058 oz | Color:Multi | Suits:— |
| Major Craft Jigpara Short Metal Jig, 40g, Red Gold | Lure weight:1.411 oz | Color:Multi | Suits:— |
| Major Craft Jigpara Jig, 50g, Multi | Lure weight:1.764 oz | Color:Multi | 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 | 1.411 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Red Gold |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1.411 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Red Gold.
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