OLD SCHOOL MEETS NEW SCHOOL
IN JIG DESIGN
CLASSIC SKIRTS, MODERN WEEDGUARDS AND TECHNIQUE-SPECIFIC DESIGNS MAKE THE
JIG EVEN MORE VERSATILE
By Tyler Brinks
Whether you consider yourself old
school or modern, there’s something
new for you in skirted jigs. That’s
because many companies have rein-
troduced modern takes on classic
designs, improved upon the basic
elements of the jig and devised multi-
ple technique-specific models to suit
a variety of situations.
STRIKE KING J-LEE COMEBACK JIG
ROUND RUBBER MAKES
A COMEBACK
Round rubber is a classic jig skirt
material that has been around for
years, but it’s back in the game in a
big way now. Strike King has gone
round with its new J-Lee Comeback Jig
($4.99), which was inspired by Jordan
Lee’s come-from-behind win at the
NUTECH LURES PRO SERIES LIVE RUBBER
2017 Bassmaster Classic, where he
used a round rubber football-head jig
to get the big trophy at Lake Conroe.
It had been one of his secrets and
favorite jig styles, but the word’s out
and it’s available to everyone. NuTech
Lures also added a round rubber
option in its Pro Series Live Rubber
($7.29) lineup. It’s hand-tied with
flowing Living Rubber material.
A Decidedly
Non-Specific Jig
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While everyone else continues to expand their collections of technique-specific jigs,
Greenfish Tackle (greenfishtackle.com) bucked the trend and introduced a jig designed
for just about anything. Called Brandon Cobb’s All Purpose Jig ($4.89), it features an
Arkie-style head that allows it to be flipped, pitched, skipped or swum. The skirt is hand-
tied, and all of the colors were selected by FLW Tour pro Brandon Cobb.
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