Bass Patrol Football Jigs 3/8 oz

Bass Patrol Football Jigs 3/8 oz pair a Japanese-style football head with a premium hand-tied skirt and a Gamakatsu hook for a compact, bottom-focused bass presentation. Choose this weight when you want to work rocky points and structure deliberately without jumping straight to a heavier jig.

Slow Down and Work the Rock

When bass are feeding near the bottom, a jig lets you keep a craw-style presentation close to the structure instead of pulling it quickly out of the strike zone. Drag the football head with short rod movements, pause, and let the skirt and your chosen trailer finish the presentation. Each skirt is hand tied for longevity and durability, giving this everyday fishing jig more than just an attractive color pattern.

A Useful Middle Weight for Bottom Contact

The 3/8 oz size is a practical starting point when depth, wind, and current allow you to stay connected to the bottom. It offers a lighter presentation than a heavier football jig, but that advantage becomes a drawback if you cannot feel the structure. For more weight, consider the Bass Patrol Football Jigs 1/2 oz. Around dense vegetation or tangled wood, consider a jig style better suited to moving through that cover.

Make It a Craw-Style Meal

For bottom dragging and short hops, pair the skirt with a Strike King Rage Tail Craw or Baby Rage Craw to add a craw profile. A Strike King Rage Tail Rage Chunk is another trailer option when you want added bulk and kicking action. Match the trailer size to the jig so the hook point remains clear.

Where This Jig Earns Its Place

Best for: dragging, short hops, and pauses along rocky bottoms, points, and structure for largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass. Start with natural brown or green pumpkin patterns in clearer water, and consider black or contrasting patterns when visibility drops. Let bottom contact, rather than a fixed depth rule, determine whether 3/8 oz is the right weight for the conditions.

The Details That Matter

• Japanese-style football head for bottom-oriented presentations.
• Premium hand-tied skirts designed for longevity and durability.
• Gamakatsu 3/0 black nickel hook.
• 3/8 oz weight with multiple skirt colors to match your presentation.

Models & Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Move the jig with your rod, then reel up slack. Short pulls help you work individual pieces of structure instead of rushing past them.
• Thread the trailer straight and keep the hook point unobstructed. Check the trailer after a bite or a snag.
• If wind or current makes bottom contact difficult, move up in weight rather than simply fishing faster.

Before You Tie One On

What hook comes on the 3/8 oz model?
This listing specifies a 3/0 black nickel Gamakatsu hook.

When should I choose 3/8 oz instead of 1/2 oz?
Choose 3/8 oz when you can maintain bottom contact and want the lighter presentation. Move heavier when depth, current, or wind makes that contact difficult.

Can I fish it with a soft-plastic trailer?
Yes. A craw or chunk trailer adds profile and action. Choose a size that leaves the hook point clear and suits the forage you are trying to imitate.