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

When fish are holding below the surface, the JRI Custom Lures JRI-6 Brass Yo-Yo Iron Jig gives you a dedicated iron to drop into the zone and work back up. The JRI-6 comes in nine colors, so you can keep the same yo-yo presentation while changing the look to suit the bait and conditions. It is a practical pick for West Coast anglers targeting yellowtail and other saltwater gamefish with a drop-and-retrieve approach.

Work the Water Below the Surface

A surface iron is not always the right tool when fish are marked deeper. Choose the JRI-6 when you want to send an iron down and retrieve it through the depth where fish are showing. This is a yo-yo jig, not a promise of the same swimming action as a lighter surface model.

Best For

• Techniques: Yo-yo iron fishing, vertical drops, and a steady winding retrieve.
• Species: Yellowtail, white seabass, and calico bass are among the targets named in the existing JRI-6 listing.
• Conditions: Fish holding below the surface on banks, reefs, or near kelp and structure, where a boat-based drop-and-retrieve presentation makes sense.

Find the Right Finish

Sardine and Mackerel give you familiar baitfish-style choices. Blue/White, Mint/White, White Pearl, and Solid Mint offer lighter or contrasting looks, while Dorado, Scrambled Egg, and Red Crab broaden the color range. Let the forage, light, water clarity, and fish response guide the switch rather than relying on a single color all day.

Key Features

• Brass yo-yo iron in the JRI-6 model.
• Nine selectable colors with individual SKUs for accurate reordering.
• Purpose-built for working below the surface rather than skipping across it.

How to Fish It

Drop to the depth where you are seeing fish, then wind the iron back through that zone. Vary your retrieve pace or try another color if fish show interest but do not bite. Around rocks and kelp, keep track of the jig's depth and check your line after contact with structure.

Tackle Express Tips

• Keep a baitfish pattern and a contrasting finish handy so a color change does not cost you much fishing time.
• Notice whether bites come on the drop or the wind, then repeat the part of the presentation that worked.
• Check your terminal connection after a hard fight or a snag.
• Brass is heavier than lead so these jigs have the same profile as a lead jig but sink much faster.  This gets you to the zone faster which should result in more bites.

FAQ

Is the JRI-6 a surface iron? No. This is a yo-yo iron intended for a drop-and-retrieve presentation below the surface.

Are all nine colors the same model? Yes, the listed choices are JRI-6 color variants with separate SKUs.

Which color should I try first? Start with Sardine or Mackerel when baitfish are present, then try a contrasting finish if the conditions or fish response suggest a change.

Complete the Jig Bag

Compare the JRI-33 brass yo-yo iron and JRI-66 brass yo-yo iron for more JRI options, or add a Salas 6X heavy yo-yo iron for another classic West Coast choice. Select your JRI-6 color above and get ready for the next drop.