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Northland Tackle Whistler Jig, Assorted

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Color: AssortedSize: 1/8 Oz16 colorsChange
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

Colors and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
Chartreuse, Orange, UV Pink TigerStands out in stained or muddy water and in low light.
  • Stained
  • Muddy
  • Overcast
  • Low light
Firetiger, UV FiretigerA loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud.
  • Stained
  • Muddy
  • Overcast
  • Low light
UV Electric Perch, UV Glo Perch, UV Green PerchLooks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look.
  • Clear
  • Bright
  • Overcast
GoldFlashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days.
  • Stained
  • Overcast
  • Low light
UV Purple TigerShows 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
1/32 Oz, 1/16 Oz, 1/8 OzThis oneA small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear.—
1/4 Oz, 3/8 OzAn 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.

Versions of this product on this site
VersionLure weightColorSuits
Northland Tackle Whistler Jig, 1/4 oz, BubblegumLure weight:1/4 ozColor:BubblegumSuits:Bass, trout, walleye, pike & musky, crappie and panfish
Northland Tackle Whistler Jig, 1/4 oz, ParrotLure weight:1/4 ozColor:ParrotSuits:Bass, trout, walleye, pike & musky, crappie and panfish
Northland Tackle Whistler Jig, Assorted Sizes, UV FiretigerLure weight:1/4 ozColor:UV FiretigerSuits:Stained and muddy water, bass, trout, walleye, pike & musky, crappie and panfish
Northland Tackle Whistler Jig, AssortedLure weight:—Color:AssortedSuits: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

This version's specifications
Pack count6
Target speciesPanfish, Crappie, Walleye, Pike & musky, Trout and Bass

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