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Northland Tackle · Jigs
Northland Tackle Whistler Jig, 1/4 oz, Bubblegum
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- Item weight
- 1 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 0.2 x 0.5 x 0.5 inches
Quick take
A 1/4 oz jig with a propeller blade for adding flash and vibration in stained water.
The bubblegum Whistler Jig weighs a quarter ounce and is built to be tipped with live bait or a soft plastic. Its propeller blade whistles, flashes and vibrates as it moves, drawing strikes from panfish, crappie, walleye, pike, trout and bass. Cast it and flutter it around weeds, rocks and wood, or drift, slow-troll or jig it vertically.
Best for
- Panfish and crappie jigging in weeds and rocks
- Perch and walleye in moderate to stained water
- Drifting and vertical jigging in lakes
Skip if
- You fish clear water where subtle presentations work better
- You need ultra-light finesse presentations
Strengths
- Propeller blade adds flash and sonic attraction without tying trailers
- Effective in muddy or stained water conditions
- Treble or single hook options suit different applications
Trade-offs
- Blade can tangle with line occasionally
- Vibration attracts weeds as much as fish in heavy vegetation
- Generic construction may lack durability of name brands
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Casting
- Trolling
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Crappie
- Panfish
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse, Orange, UV Pink Tiger | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Firetiger, UV Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| UV Electric Perch, UV Glo Perch, UV Green Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| UV Purple Tiger | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/32 Oz, 1/16 Oz, 1/8 Oz | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 1/4 Oz, 3/8 OzThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Tackle Whistler Jig, 1/4 oz, Bubblegum | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Color:Bubblegum | Suits:Bass, trout, walleye, pike & musky, crappie and panfish |
| Northland Tackle Whistler Jig, 1/4 oz, Parrot | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Color:Parrot | Suits:Bass, trout, walleye, pike & musky, crappie and panfish |
| Northland Tackle Whistler Jig, Assorted Sizes, UV Firetiger | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Color:UV Firetiger | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass, trout, walleye, pike & musky, crappie and panfish |
| Northland Tackle Whistler Jig, Assorted | Lure weight:— | Color:Assorted | Suits:Bass, trout, walleye, pike & musky, crappie and panfish |
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 | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Bubblegum |
| Target species | Panfish, Crappie, Walleye, Pike & musky, Trout and Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Bubblegum.
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