VMC · Finesse Jigs
VMC Neon Moon Eye Jig, 1/8 oz, Fathead
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Options
- Item weight
- 18.14 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A lightweight 1/8 oz jig with holographic eyes and aspirin-shaped head, designed for panfish and trout.
Best for
- Panfish on light spinning tackle in ponds and creeks
- Drop-shot and float fishing in shallow water
Skip if
- You fish heavy cover; this jig is too light
- You need a jig for windy conditions
Strengths
- Aspirin shape provides better directional control
- 3D holographic eyes reflect more light and trigger strikes
- Ultralight weight works on ultralight spinning combos
Trade-offs
- At 1/8 oz, casting range is limited in wind
- Small jig head accommodates limited soft plastic options
- Light weight requires sensitive rod to feel bites
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Finesse
- Skill level
- Intermediate
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse, Chartreuse Lime Green, Chartreuse Orange, Glow Chartreuse, Glow Pink, Orange Fire UV, Pink Fire UV | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Purple Albino, White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/32 oz, 1/8 ozThis one | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 1/4 oz, 3/8 oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VMC Neon Moon Eye Jig, 1/8 oz, Fathead | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Color:Fathead | Suits:— |
| VMC Neon Moon Eye Jig, 1/8 oz, Multiple Colors | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Color:White | Suits:Clear and stained 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 | 1/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Fathead |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Fathead.
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