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Thomas Buoyant Jig, 1/6 oz, Nickel
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- Item weight
- 9.98 g
- Product dimensions
- 6 x 4 x 6 inches
Quick take
A 1/6-ounce buoyant jig with nickel finish for jigging panfish and trout in shallow water and ponds.
The Thomas Buoyant in 1/6 oz and nickel is a small, compact spoon-style lure about 1.5 inches long. It is aimed at trout, salmon, steelhead and pike, which makes it a practical pick for anglers working cold, clear freshwater lakes and streams. Its light weight suits smaller casting and trolling setups.
Best for
- Panfish jigging in shallow ponds
- Small trout in creeks
- Light-line finesse presentations
Skip if
- You need to reach deep water quickly
- You fish windy conditions requiring heavier lures
Strengths
- Buoyant design allows natural drop and hover action
- Light 1/6 oz weight reduces spool twist on light line
- Nickel finish provides visibility and flash
Trade-offs
- Buoyancy limits depth control, requiring heavy line for deep water
- Light weight makes casting difficult in wind
- Suitable only for small fish species
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Panfish
- Crappie
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Finesse
Specifications
| Type | buoyant jig |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/6 oz |
| Finish | Nickel |
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 | 0.167 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.5 in |
| Color | Nickel |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.167 oz.
How long is it?
It is 1.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Nickel.
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