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6 1. Owner Akuro Structure Jig 4. Z-Man ShroomZ Micro Finesse Jig ownerhooks.com zmanfishing.com NEW SKIRTED JIGS It’s compact to work through the thick stuff, with a heavy-duty weedguard and wire baitkeeper. $8 2. Strike King Tour Grade Skipping Jig The head shape helps it skip easily, and the corkscrew baitkeeper holds plastics securely. $4.99 strikeking.com 3. Nichols Lures Sledgehammer Swim Jig Its heavy-duty hook withstands the shock of braided line, and Nichols’ patented toothpick bait-holder system keeps plastics in place. $4.99 nicholslures.com 2017 BUYER’S GUIDE A No. 1 light-wire hook, mushroom-shaped head and compact skirt create a great finesse jig option. $4.99 5. Mantis Dart’ N Swim Jig It bears its weight on the bottom and to the rear of the head for a horizontal free-fall, but with side-to-side darting action when the rod is snapped. $5.49 mantislures.com 6. Missile Jigs Ike’s Head Banger Jig The triangular-shaped head is designed to bang and bounce off rocks. $5.39 to $6.39 missilebaits.com 1 4 2 5 3 6 DECEMBER 2016 I FLWFISHING.COM 55