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Mustad · Metal Jigs
Mustad Daggerman Jig, Yellow Fin Tuna
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- Item weight
- 100 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Heavy metal jig for deep offshore jigging on tuna, mackerel, and other pelagic saltwater species.
The Mustad Daggerman Jig in Yellow Fin Tuna is a 100 gram vertical jig with a 60:40 front-weighted build for saltwater anglers. Its streamlined body moves through the water and dips head-down during each pause between short pumps. It is a compact option for tuna and mackerel, and an angler can also use it over reefs or from a buoy.
Best for
- Vertical jigging in deep water
- Tuna and mackerel schooling
- Boat fishing in offshore waters
Skip if
- You fish shallow saltwater flats
- You fish from shore or kayak
Strengths
- Heavy 320g weight reaches deep quickly
- Metal construction withstands aggressive strikes
- Cotton Candy color attracts offshore species
Trade-offs
- Heavy weight requires specialized tackle
- Offshore jigging is physically demanding
- Specialized technique requires practice
Fishing fit
- Species
- Offshore pelagics
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Advanced
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
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Gold, Pink Sardine, Yellow Candy, Yellow Fin TunaThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Full Chrome | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green Mackerel | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Blue Sardine | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustad Daggerman Jig, Yellow Fin Tuna | Lure weight:3.527 oz | Color:Yellow Fin Tuna | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Mustad Daggerman Jig, 320g, Cotton Candy | Lure weight:11.287 oz | Color:Cotton Candy | 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 | 3.527 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Yellow Fin Tuna |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3.527 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Yellow Fin Tuna.
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