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SHIMANO · Vertical & Butterfly Jigs
Shimano Butterfly Flat-Fall Jig, 8.818 oz, Zebra_glow
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- Item weight
- 8 Pounds
Quick take
A center-balanced jig that wobbles horizontally on the fall, designed for deep-water vertical jigging over offshore structure.
Best for
- Deep-water jigging for grouper and snapper
- Vertical presentations over rocky bottom
- Experienced boaters with precise GPS marks
Skip if
- You want a versatile casting lure; this is vertical-only
- You fish shallow; the weight is excessive
Strengths
- Horizontal wobble keeps the strike zone longer than traditional butterflies
- Dancing stinger hooks trigger aggressive strikes from stubborn fish
- Heavy jigs reach the bottom quickly in deep water
Trade-offs
- Jigging technique takes practice; you need the right timing and rod motion
- Advanced anglers only; beginners miss most strikes
- Specialized tackle required; does not work on standard spinning gear
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bottom fish
- Snook & tarpon
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Advanced
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| PINK\\\\BLUE | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Green\\\\silver, Purple\\\\silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Chart White, Chart\white | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| BLACK\\\\ANCHOVY, BLUE_SARDINE | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Butterfly Flat-Fall Jig, 3.527 oz | Lure weight:3.527 oz | Length:4.06 in | Color:BLACK\\\\ANCHOVY | Suits:Muddy water |
| Shimano Butterfly Flat-Fall Jig, 3.5 to 5 in, 80 to 100 g | Lure weight:3.527 oz | Length:4.06 in | Color:BLUE_SARDINE | Suits:Muddy water |
| Shimano Butterfly Flat-Fall Jig, 8.818 oz, Zebra_glow | Lure weight:8.818 oz | Length:— | Color:Zebra_glow | Suits:— |
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 | 8.818 oz |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Color | Zebra_glow |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 8.818 oz.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Zebra_glow.
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