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Major Craft Jigpara Short Metal Jig, 50 g, Live Gold Sardine
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Color: Multi
- Multi
- Item weight
- 1.8 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 3 x 3 x 1 inches
Quick take
A short-profile metal jig with realistic sardine color for vertical jigging in saltwater.
This 50 gram Major Craft Jigpara Short metal jig weighs about 1.76 ounces and comes in a live kin iwashi print. It carries Japanese-made original hooks at the front and rear, and its compact, center-weighted body makes it a simple pick for anglers who want a ready-rigged metal jig.
Best for
- Saltwater vertical jigging over deep structure
- Targeting pelagic species that feed on small baitfish
- Jigging near offshore reefs and wrecks
Skip if
- You prefer casting to vertical jigging
- You fish freshwater exclusively
Strengths
- Short profile imitates small baitfish more closely than long jigs
- Real-print color pattern appeals to predatory saltwater fish
- Japanese hook quality provides reliable hooks
Trade-offs
- Designed for vertical jigging, not horizontal casting
- Requires specialized jigging rod and technique
- Japanese import may be difficult to source replacements
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | metal jig |
|---|---|
| Weight | 50 g / 1.8 oz |
| Hooks | Front grease needle #16, rear treble #4 (Japanese) |
| Weight range available | 20-60 g |
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 | 1.76 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Live Kin Iwashi |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1.76 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Live Kin Iwashi.
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