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Savage Gear Real Eel Jig, 8 in, 2 1/3 oz, Ghost Herring
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- Item weight
- 0.15 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 0.95 x 5.5 x 10 inches
Quick take
Saltwater jig with lifelike eel profile and realistic tail movement for lingcod, stripers, and grouper.
This Ghost Herring Real Eel Jig is the smaller size of the line, 8 inches long and 2 1/3 ounces. It is a pre-rigged soft-plastic eel on a jig head with an oversized tail that moves when jigged or retrieved. Saltwater anglers can use it for fish like stripers, lingcod and grouper.
Best for
- Vertical jigging over structure
- Casting near rocky reefs and drop-offs
- Targeting predatory saltwater bottom fish
Skip if
- You fish shallow flats for small species
- You need light-weight presentations
Strengths
- Oversized tail creates vibration and attracts predators
- PVC body is saltwater-resistant and durable
- Scent-infused to trigger feeding response
Trade-offs
- Heavy jig requires beefy rods and reels
- Large profile limits use in shallow water
- Saltwater-specific; not ideal for freshwater bass
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bottom fish
- Striped bass
- Snook & tarpon
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | jig |
|---|---|
| Length | 8 in (also 12 in available) |
| Weight | 2 1/3 oz (8 in), 5 1/3 oz (12 in) |
| Body | Durable PVC |
When and where to fish it
Its see-through pattern suits clear water in bright light.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
What it imitates
Its see-through pattern imitates minnows.
- Minnow
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Key Lime, Pink | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Ghost Essence, Ghost HerringThis one | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Blue Silver, Dirty Silver, Electric Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Albino Flash, Olive Brown Pearl | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Black Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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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 | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savage Gear Real Eel Jig, 8 in, 2 1/3 oz, Ghost Herring | Lure weight:2.333 oz | Length:8 in | Color:Ghost Herring | Suits:Clear water |
| Savage Gear Real Eel Jig, 5 1/3 oz, Key Lime | Lure weight:5.333 oz | Length:12 in | Color:Key Lime | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Savage Gear Real Eel Jig, 5 1/3 oz, Olive Brown Pearl | Lure weight:5.333 oz | Length:12 in | Color:Olive Brown Pearl | Suits:Clear and stained water |
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 | 2.333 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 8 in |
| Color | Ghost Herring |
| Color family | Translucent |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 2.333 oz.
How long is it?
It is 8 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Ghost Herring.
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