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WAR EAGLE CUSTOM LURES · Finesse Jigs
War Eagle Heavy Finesse Jig, 1/2 oz, Black Blue
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- Item weight
- 0.53 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 0.2 x 0.2 inches
Quick take
A heavy finesse jig with oversized head and thick weedguard for flipping and pitching into dense cover.
This 1/2 oz jig in black blue pairs a 3/0 hook with an oversized head and a thick weedguard for working heavy cover. Its hole-in-one skirt and flashy strands make it an option for bass anglers fishing rocks, wood and weeds.
Best for
- Pulling bass from heavy weeds and wood
- Flipping tight cover near the bank
- Situations where a finesse approach works in heavy cover
Skip if
- You fish open water or sparse cover
- You prefer lighter jigs
Strengths
- Oversized head allows precise pitching and flipping
- Thick weedguard repels weeds and branches
- Stout Gamakatsu hook handles heavy-cover strikes
Trade-offs
- Heavy jig can be tiring during all-day sessions
- Oversized head may spook fish in clear water
- Best results require active flipping and pitching technique
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Flipping & pitching
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
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 to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Green Pumpkin Candy, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse, Green Pumpkin Orange, Pond Scum Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Okeechobee Craw, Phantom Brown Craw, Wild Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black BlueThis one | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8 oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 1/2 ozThis one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
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 | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| War Eagle Heavy Finesse Jig, 3/8 oz, Cali 420 | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Hook size:3/0 | Color:Cali 420 | Suits:Bass |
| War Eagle Heavy Finesse Jig, 3/8 oz, Green Pumpkin Candy | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Hook size:3/0 | Color:Green Pumpkin Candy | Suits:Clear water, bass |
| War Eagle Heavy Finesse Jig, 1/2 oz, Black Blue | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Hook size:3/0 | Color:Black Blue | Suits:Muddy water, bass |
| War Eagle Heavy Finesse Jig, 1/2 oz, Green Pumpkin Orange | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Hook size:3/0 | Color:Green Pumpkin Orange | Suits:Clear water, bass |
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 | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Hook size | 3/0 |
| Color | Black Blue |
| Color family | Dark |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Black Blue.
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