JIGS
AND
JIGHEADS
Under-Spins on the Upswing
Under-spins have become quite the rage lately, partially thanks
to their contributions to top-10 finishes in recent Forrest Wood Cups
and Bassmaster Classics, but mostly because an under-spin with a
soft jerkbait or swimbait body flat out catches fish.
The combo does a good job of imitating blueback herring, shad
and other forage species, and can be fished in all seasons and all
depths.
2017 BUYER’S GUIDE
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Things to Look For:
• premium hook
• ball-bearing swivel
• large blade that can move easily under the head at slow speeds
• baitkeeper
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Several We Like:
1. Strike King’s Tour Grade Spin Head uses the Raz-R-Blade,
which spins even at slow speeds, but won’t cause excessive lift at high
speeds. It has a lead baitkeeper. $7.99 for two
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strikeking.com
2. The Pro Model Fish Head Spin is an upgraded “tournament”
version of the original made for swimming through the water column
or creeping along bottom. It has a Sampo swivel, Gamakatsu hook and
screw-lock baitkeeper. $7.99
fishheadspin.com
3. The Stand-Up Fish Head Spin features a weight-forward design
that lets the fisherman create a different action – one where the lure
appears to be nosing along the bottom. $5.79
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fishheadspin.com
4. Adapted from Casey’s Classic Runner is Casey’s Finesse
Runner, a 1/8-ounce model with an oversized blade. It’s made for
shallow or super-slow presentations, and can work on an umbrella rig.
$4.99 for one; $8.99 for two
ttiblakemore.com
5. The exaggerated belly keel of the VMC Spin Jig keeps the blade
away from the head, allowing the blade to spin freely. $3.99 to $4.99
rapala.com
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6. Perhaps the most notable detail of the 1/2-ounce 6th Sense
Divine ScrewLock Underspin is its quality screw-lock bait keeper.
Nice paint jobs are a plus. $4.99
6thsenselures.com
7. Take the under-spin to the ledges with the Shane’s Baits Mega
Spin, a 1-ounce jumbo model (more sizes coming) made for toting big
plastics and a No. 5 willow-leaf blade. $6
shanesbaits.com
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