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Quick take

Pre-rigged darting jig with over-molded resin body and dual hook setup for snap jigging walleye and pike through the ice or from the boat.

A 1/4 ounce jig in the Glow Perch finish, with a translucent baitfish look that darts when jigged, snapped or ripped. The small weight suits light jigging, and the glow finish stands out in low light.

Best for

  • Walleye snap jigging under ice and open water
  • Pitching presentations near structure
  • Fishing that rewards aggressive jig work and snapping

Skip if

  • You prefer subtle finesse presentations
  • You fish panfish; use smaller dedicated panfish jigs

Strengths

  • Over-molded resin durability withstands hard strikes
  • Wide-gap rear hook plus extended treble increases hookup rate
  • Darting action triggered by snapping rod is highly effective for walleye

Trade-offs

  • 1/4 oz is heavier than finesse jigs; requires stiffer rod
  • Dual hook setup increases snagging potential in heavy cover
  • Pre-rigged means limited customization options

Fishing fit

Species
  • Walleye
  • Pike & musky
  • Crappie
  • Panfish
Water
  • Freshwater
  • Ice
Techniques
  • Jigging
  • Ice fishing
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Facts

This version's specifications
Lure weight1/4 oz
ColorGlow Perch
Color familyNatural

Which one should I pick?

Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.

Versions of this product on this site
VersionLure weightLengthColorSuits
Northland Tackle Pitchin' Puppet Jig, 1/4 oz, Bubblegum TigerLure weight:1/4 ozLength:—Color:Bubblegum TigerSuits:—
Northland Tackle Pitchin' Puppet Jig, 1/4 oz, Glow PerchLure weight:1/4 ozLength:—Color:Glow PerchSuits:Clear water
Northland Tackle Pitchin' Puppet Jig, 1/4 oz, Purple WonderLure weight:1/4 ozLength:—Color:Purple WonderSuits:Muddy water
Northland Tackle Pitchin' Puppet Jig, 1/4 oz, UV Green PerchLure weight:1/4 ozLength:—Color:UV Green PerchSuits:Clear water
Northland Pitchin' Puppet Darting Jig, 1/4 oz, WonderbreadLure weight:1/4 ozLength:—Color:WonderbreadSuits:—
Northland Tackle Pitchin' Puppet Jig, 5/8 oz, Gold ShinerLure weight:5/8 ozLength:2.375 inColor:Gold ShinerSuits:Stained water, walleye
Northland Tackle Pitchin' Puppet Jig, 1 oz, Golden PerchLure weight:1 ozLength:2.75 inColor:Golden PerchSuits:Clear water, walleye
Northland Tackle Pitchin' Puppet Jig, 1 oz, Super-Glo ChubLure weight:1 ozLength:2.75 inColor:Super-Glo ChubSuits:Walleye

Common questions

How much does it weigh?

It weighs 1/4 oz.

What color is this version?

This version is Glow Perch.

When and where to fish it

Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.

Clarity
  • Clear
Light
  • Bright
  • Overcast

How to choose a color and size

Color

Colors and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
Pink Tiger, UV Pink TigerStands out in stained or muddy water and in low light.
  • Stained
  • Muddy
  • Overcast
  • Low light
UV Fire TigerA loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud.
  • Stained
  • Muddy
  • Overcast
  • Low light
Silver Racecar, Silver ShinerFlashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water.
  • Clear
  • Stained
  • Bright
  • Overcast
  • Shad
Glo White, Super-Glo WhiteStays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud.
  • Clear
  • Stained
  • Overcast
  • Shad
Glow Perch, Golden Perch, Green Perch, Super-Glo Perch, UV Electric Perch, UV Green PerchThis oneLooks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look.
  • Clear
  • Bright
  • Overcast
Rusty CrawfishMatches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season.
  • Stained
  • Crawfish
Gold ShinerFlashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days.
  • Stained
  • Overcast
  • Low light
Blue Racecar, Hot Blue Chub, Purple Racecar, Purple WonderShows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night.
  • Muddy
  • Low light
  • Night

Size

Sizes and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
1/8 OZA small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear.—
1/4 OZ, 5/16 OZThis oneAn all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear.—
9/16 OZ, 5/8 OzCasts farther and handles wind and bigger fish.—
1 OzA big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water.
  • Striped bass

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.

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