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JRI CUSTOM LURES

Light Jigs

SURFACE IRON

JRI-1 Surface Iron
JRI-3 Surface Iron
JRI-4 Surface Iron
JRI-7 Surface Iron
DW-1 Surface Iron
DW-3 Surface Iron
JRI-35 Surface Iron
KO Stinger Surface Iron

Heavy Jigs

YO-YO JIGS

DW-1 Yo-Yo Iron
KO Stinger Heavy Yo-Yo Iron
JRI-6 Brass Yo-Yo Iron
JRI-66 Brass Yo-Yo Iron
JRI-33 Brass Yo-Yo Iron

Heavy Jigs

BRASS JIGS

JRI-6 Brass Yo-Yo Iron
JRI-66 Brass Yo-Yo Iron
JRI-33 Brass Yo-Yo Iron

Which JRI Jig Should I Choose?

The easiest way to choose a JRI is to start with the fish position. If they are up and moving, fish a surface iron. If they are marked deep or pinned to structure, fish a yo-yo iron. If depth, current, or sink rate is the problem, move into the brass models.

  • Fish are boiling, birds are working, or yellows are chasing bait on top

    JRI-3, JRI-4, JRI-7, DW-3, JRI-35
    Surface irons cover water and stay in the strike zone when fish are up.

  • Fish are picky or on smaller bait

    JRI-1 or DW-1 Surface
    Smaller/lighter surface profiles are easier to present subtly.

  • Wind is up or the fish are farther from the boat

    JRI-4, JRI-7, KO Stinger Surface
    Larger or heavier surface profiles help with distance and presence.

  • The surface bite dies but fish are still on the meter

    DW-1 Yo-Yo or JRI-6 Brass Yo-Yo
    Drop to the fish and wind fast through the zone.

  • Current is pushing or the fish are deeper

    JRI-66 Brass Yo-Yo or KO Stinger Heavy Yo-Yo
    Heavier yo-yo options help maintain vertical control.

  • You want a brass yo-yo for deep yellowtail, tuna, or white seabass

    JRI-6, JRI-66, or JRI-33
    Brass construction adds density and sink rate.

Fishing lure with treble hook on a white background
JRI Custom Lures JRI-7 Surface Iron Jigs - Solid Mint/Gold
JRI Custom Lures JRI-6 Brass Yo-Yo Iron Jigs - Blue/White
JRI Custom Lures KO Stinger Heavy Yo-Yo Iron Jigs - Scrambled Egg
JRI Custom Lures JRI-33 Brass Yo-Yo Iron Jigs - Solid Mint
JRI Custom Lures JRI-66 Brass Yo-Yo Iron Jigs - Solid Mint

JRI Custom Lures JRI-66 Brass Yo-Yo Iron Jigs

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$36.00 $35.00
JRI Custom Lures JRI-4 Surface Iron Jigs - Solid Mint

JRI Custom Lures JRI-4 Surface Iron Jigs

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$26.00 $25.00
JRI Custom Lures JRI-6 Brass Yo-Yo Iron Jigs - Dorado

JRI Custom Lures JRI-6 Brass Yo-Yo Iron Jigs

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$33.00 $32.00
JRI Custom Lures JRI-7 Surface Iron Jigs - Solid Mint

JRI Custom Lures JRI-7 Surface Iron Jigs

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$26.00 $25.00
Metallic fishing lure with a small ball on a white background

JRI Custom Lures DW-1 Surface Iron Jigs

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$26.00 $25.00
JRI Custom Lures JRI-3 Surface Iron Jigs - Solid Mint

JRI Custom Lures JRI-3 Surface Iron Jigs

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$26.00 $25.00
JRI Custom Lures KO Stinger Surface Iron Jigs - Blue White

JRI Custom Lures KO Stinger Surface Iron Jigs

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$26.00 $25.00
JRI Hooicide Wahoo Bomb - Green

JRI Hooicide Wahoo Bomb

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$29.00

JRI Custom Lures DW-1 Yo-Yo Iron Jigs - Red Crab

JRI Custom Lures DW-1 Yo-Yo Iron Jigs

(3)

$36.00 $35.00
JRI Custom Lures KO Stinger Heavy Yo-Yo Iron Jigs - Solid Mint

JRI Custom Lures KO Stinger Heavy Yo-Yo Iron Jigs

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$36.00 $35.00
JRI Custom Lures JRI-1 Surface Iron Jigs - Sardine

JRI Custom Lures JRI-1 Surface Iron Jigs

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$26.00 $25.00
JRI Custom Lures JRI-33 Brass Yo-Yo Iron Jigs - Sardine

JRI Custom Lures JRI-33 Brass Yo-Yo Iron Jigs

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$37.00 $35.00
JRI Custom Lures JRI-35 Surface Iron Jigs - Blue and White

JRI Custom Lures JRI-35 Surface Iron Jigs

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$29.00 $28.00
JRI Custom Lures DW-3 Surface Iron Jig - Mackerel

JRI Custom Lures DW-3 Surface Iron Jig

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$26.00 $25.00

RESOURCE HUB

Surface Iron for Beginners

Why the Salas 7X is a strong first pick.

Iron Fishing Headquarters

Surface irons, yo-yo irons, jig sticks, reels.

Tackle Express Videos

Gear breakdowns, reviews, and how-to guides.

Yellowtail Collection

Tips and tricks to catch more and bigger yellows.

COMPLETE YOUR SETUP

JRI FAQ

A surface iron is cast and retrieved near the top of the water column. It is the right choice when fish are chasing bait, birds are working, or you can reach active fish with a cast. A yo-yo iron is dropped deeper and wound back quickly through the strike zone. It is the better choice when fish are marked deep, pinned to structure, or not willing to come up.

For tuna showing on top, use a surface iron that casts well and matches the bait profile. For deeper tuna or fish that will not commit at the surface, a heavier yo-yo or brass iron can be the better play. For wahoo-specific trips, keep the JRI Hooicide Wahoo Bomb separate as a specialized lure, not part of the three core iron families.

Choose brass when sink rate and depth control matter. Brass models are denser, so they help you get down faster and stay connected when the fish are deeper or the current is pushing.

Start with baitfish colors like sardine, mackerel, anchovy, mint/white, and blue/white. Add attractor colors like scrambled egg, dorado, solid mint, or red crab when the water is dirty, the light is low, or you want more visibility.

For a first JRI surface iron, start with a mid-size all-around surface option like the JRI-3, JRI-4, or DW-3 depending on your preferred size and casting needs. For deep fish, start with the JRI-6 Brass Yo-Yo or JRI-66 Brass Yo-Yo. If you are unsure, choose based on where the fish are: surface fish get a surface iron; deep marks get a yo-yo iron.

Yes, some surface irons can be counted down and worked deeper, but that is not their primary job. If the fish are consistently below the surface or the current is making it hard to stay connected, move to the yo-yo or brass section.

The current Tackle Express product feed identifies JRI-6, JRI-66, and JRI-33 as brass yo-yo irons. They should be grouped together in the brass section and also cross-linked from the yo-yo section.

Tackle Express gives you the product selection plus the angler-to-angler guidance to choose the right iron. If you are trying to match a trip, a local bite, or a specific rod and reel setup, the crew can help you choose the JRI family, model, color, and supporting tackle that make sense.

For yellowtail on top, start with the surface iron family. For yellowtail holding down on structure, start with a yo-yo or brass yo-yo iron. The best model depends on depth, current, bait size, and how far you need to cast.

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