Strike King · Football Jigs
Strike King Tour Grade Football Jig, 0.375 oz, Black Brown Amber
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.38 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 3.82 x 3.11 x 0.2 inches
Quick take
A 3/8 oz football-shaped jig with a sharp Gamakatsu hook, designed for dragging deep structure.
Best for
- Deep water structure and rocks
- Bottom dragging on hard ground
- Situations requiring good bottom feel
Skip if
- You fish shallow cover with wood
- You need a weedless presentation
Strengths
- Wide football head provides excellent bottom feel
- Flat eye line tie keeps hook in proper position for sets
Trade-offs
- Football head can snag more easily than round heads
- Not ideal for heavy vegetation
- Requires heavier tackle for proper contact
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Bottom fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
How deep and around what
Its weedless design is meant to come through grass, lily pads and wood with fewer snags.
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Lily pads
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| 46 - Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Craw | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| 101 - Bama Craw, 130 - Candy Craw, 132 - Gator Craw, 135 - Falcon Lake Craw, 8 - Texas Craw, Bama Craw, Candy Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| 2 - Black / Blue, 23 - Black / Brown / Amber, Black Brown AmberThis one | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 0.375 ounceThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 0.5 ounce, 0.75 ounce | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 1 ounce | 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 | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Tour Grade Football Jig, 3/8 oz | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Color:2 - Black / Blue | Suits:Muddy water |
| Strike King Tour Grade Football Jig, 0.375 oz, Green Pumpkin | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Color:46 - Green Pumpkin | Suits:Clear water |
| Strike King Tour Grade Football Jig, 0.375 oz, Black Brown Amber | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Color:Black Brown Amber | Suits:Muddy 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 | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Weedless | Yes |
| Color | Black Brown Amber |
| Color family | Dark |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Black Brown Amber.
Updated
Guides that mention this product
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