Shashta Tackle · Crappie Jigs
Shadow Mini-Mite Jig-in-a-Tube, Assorted Colors
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 3.94 x 3.07 x 0.47 inches
Quick take
Compact crappie jigs with bucktail movement for panfish under floats.
This small jig-in-a-tube is about 1.5 inches long, with a lead ball head and a size 8 gold hook. Its ribbed soft plastic body is built for panfish such as crappie, perch, bluegill and rock bass. Anglers usually bounce it slowly along the bottom with short pauses and watch the line for bites as it falls. Each jig sits in its own reusable tube.
Best for
- Spring crappie spawning in shallow water
- Panfish in small lakes and ponds
- Jigging under a float for visual feedback
Skip if
- Deep water structure; these jigs are too small
- Strong current; they need light weight
Strengths
- Bucktail adds lifelike movement even on slow jigging
- Compact size matches juvenile baitfish forage
- Needle point hook penetrates thin crappie mouths
Trade-offs
- Small size makes the jig hard to see on the line
- Light weight limits casting distance without float
- Bucktail absorbs water and deteriorates with use
Fishing fit
- Species
- Crappie
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | jig |
|---|---|
| Size | Small |
| Colors | Assorted |
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
| Length | 1.5 in |
|---|
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