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SHIMANO · Vertical & Butterfly Jigs
Shimano Current Sniper Jig, 3 1/2 oz, Candy Iwashi
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Options
- Item weight
- 3.84 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A slim 120-gram saltwater jig with lifelike colors for vertical jigging and shore casting.
Best for
- Mackerel and pelagic species from shore or boat
- Vertical jigging busting baitfish
- Casting applications for saltwater predators
Skip if
- You fish freshwater exclusively
- You need lighter jigs for shallow work
Strengths
- Slim design allows long casts and efficient drop
- Lifelike color patterns appeal to saltwater predators
- Versatile for both vertical jigging and casting
Trade-offs
- 120g weight suits larger fish; too heavy for light tackle
- Saltwater fishing only; no freshwater application
- Slim design may skip surface in chop
Fishing fit
- Species
- Offshore pelagics
- Panfish
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE\PINK, CHARTREUSE_SILVER | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| BROWN\AJI, GREEN_MACKEREL | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| BLACK\PURPLE, BLUE_SARDINE | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Length: 71mm-2 3/4in | Weight: 21g-3/4oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| Length: 74mm-2 7/8in | Weight: 28g-1oz, Length: 89mm-3 1/2in | Weight: 35g-1 1/4oz, Length: 91mm-3 5/8in | Weight: 42g-1 1/2oz, Length: 101mm-4in | Weight: 60g-2 1/8oz, Length: 108mm-3 3/4in | Weight: 80g-2 7/8oz, Length: 115mm-4 1/2in | Weight: 100g-3 1/2oz, Length: 124mm- 4 7/8in | Weight: 120g-4 1/4ozThis one | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
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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 Current Sniper Jig, 3 1/2 oz, Candy Iwashi | Lure weight:3 1/2 oz | Length:4.5 in | Color:CANDY\IWASHI | Suits:— |
| Shimano Current Sniper Jig, 4 1/4 oz, Blue Pink | Lure weight:4 1/4 oz | Length:4.875 in | Color:BLUE\PINK | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Shimano Current Sniper JIG, 120g, Slim Profile | Lure weight:4 1/4 oz | Length:4.875 in | Color:CANDY\IWASHI | 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 | 3 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.5 in |
| Color | CANDY\IWASHI |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is CANDY\IWASHI.
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