Northland Tackle · Jigs
Northland Tackle Whistler Jig, Assorted
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.13 Ounces
- 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.
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 OzThis one | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 1/4 Oz, 3/8 Oz | 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
| Pack count | 6 |
|---|---|
| Target species | Panfish, Crappie, Walleye, Pike & musky, Trout and Bass |
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