Nichols Lures · Swim Jigs
Nichols Lures Saber Swim Jig, 3/8 oz, Bombshell Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 4 x 0.2 x 0.2 inches
Quick take
A 3/8 oz swim jig with metal-flake head and 3D eyes, designed for retrieve through structure with soft plastic trailers.
The Saber Swim Jig is a 3/8 oz swim jig in Bombshell Shad, with a head design modeled on Nichols' Pulsator spinnerbait. It is rigged on a 5/0 ultra-point hook and has a toothpick keeper that holds soft plastic in place with or without the collar. A metal flake head with 3-D eyes suits anglers who want a swimbait action over open water and cover alike.
Best for
- Casting to shoreline cover and submerged timber
- Fishing grass lines with steady retrieves
- Anglers who want a finesse jig that swims true
Skip if
- You need a heavy jig for deep water
- You prefer topwater presentations
Strengths
- Patented toothpick keeper secures soft plastic trailers
- Metal flake finish and 3D eyes mimic natural baitfish
- 30-degree line tie keeps jig upright during retrieve
Trade-offs
- 3/8 oz weight is light for windy conditions
- Requires practice to maintain proper swimming depth
- Ultra-sharp hook demands careful handling
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | swim jig |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3/8 oz |
| Hook | 5/0 3X Mustard ultra-point |
| Head finish | Metal flake with 3D eyes |
| Line tie | 30 degree |
| Feature | Patented toothpick keeper collar |
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
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 | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Hook size | 5/0 |
| Color | Bombshell Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Bombshell Shad.
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