Micro Flipper Jigs
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Our Micro Flipper jigs are smaller, lighter weight versions of our popular Flipper jigs. They’re a slow pitch jig, meaning they work best when worked slowly, and their shape and design will create a slow fluttering movement.
But don’t let their size fool you. These bite sized jigs have caught plenty of brag-worthy fish. Sometimes big fish simply want smaller meals; and othertimes, the smaller fish will bring in the big boys who hate being cheated out of a free meal.
They’re genuinely effective on a huge range of predatory species.
HOW THEY WORK
These little jigs have a lot going for them. Here’s a few of the key things you need to know.
- They have a slower decent time than bigger heavier jigs which means they will be in the strike zone for longer
- The crackled lumo paint finish increases their visibility, meaning they are perfect for fishing in low light conditions. You can light up the lumo/UV content with your UV torch before you fish with them
- The tassels on the assist hooks work as an attractant, as they will move with the water flow
- The body of the jig is scooped on one side, meaning it will dart and flutter in the water column. This makes it look like a wounded baitfish, an attractive target for any hungry predators in the area
Our Micro Flipper jigs have caught so many species, including snapper, trevally, gurnard, kahawai/Australian salmon, john dory and even kingies!
HOW TO FISH THEM
Micro Flipper jigs can be fished in almost any saltwater environment. Your water depth can be anything from 5 metres right up to 40 metres. But keep in mind that if you’re fishing in deep water, you’ll want less current and water flow, otherwise the jig will lift well off the bottom where the hungry fish usually are.
If you’re fishing at anchor, get a burley trail going. Drop your jig down to the bottom, thru the burley trail, and work it by slowly lifting your rod tip, and then let it fall back down again. Do this a few times to grab the attention of any nearby fish. Then start a slow wind up. Keep your rod pointing (horizontally) out to sea, and ensure the only movement is the jig being wound up. Try not to bounce the rod around too much.
If you get a bite on the way up, keep winding until you feel the fish's weight, then set the hook and retrieve slowly. Don't wind too aggresively as you're fishing with small lures and small hooks.
You could also get a bite on the decent. If this happens, employ the same technique as above.
Our Micro Flipper jigs are designed to be tail weighted. This means they can also be used for casting from the boat or beach into schools of fish, or closer to underwater structures where many species are known to hold.
GEAR SET UP
Your ideal set up will include:
- A slow action, lighter rod, with enough strength in the butt section to help set the hook
- An overhead reel offers the advantage of feeling for bites on the descent, but a spinning reel can work as well
- Braid is recommended for jigging. It only needs to be light, between 10-20lb. Braid is more sensitive than mono line, so this will help you stay connected to what is happening below the water surface
- Fluorocarbon leader is recommended for the same reason – it’s super sensitive and has many added benefits, including very high abrasion resistance and being ultra clear, it improves your stealth in clear water. We recommend using about 1.5 metres of 10lb –20lb fluorocarbon leader.
- When you tie your leader to the jig, ensure it’s tied to the solid ring at the end of the hook section on the jig. Don’t tie it to the jig itself, or the split ring. Check out the video in this article for more information.
The weight of your jig will depend on a few key factors –
Wind strength – if you’re fishing in little to no wind, then you can use either 20g, 30g or 40g jigs. If you’re fishing in some wind, then go for the 40g jig
Current – same as with the wind, if the current is minimal, then any size jig will work. But if you’re fishing in some current, then a 30g or 40g jig would be recommended
Depth of water – if you’re fishing in very shallow water, start with a lighter jig (20g or 30g) and work up from there
KEY THINGS TO REMEMBER
Just because you’re fishing with small jigs and a light weight set up, doesn’t mean you won’t catch big fish. So, consider your drag settings. Have a landing net on hand to bring your fish onto the boat – don’t just pick it up by the leader or the jig. It’s highly likely something will snap or break if you do this.
Unless you’re fishing in shallow water (under 20 metres), fishing in 15+ knot conditions will be challenging. If you have the means to slow your drift or have a Minn Kota (or similar) to spot lock your boat, this will help a lot. But if in doubt, go for a bigger Flipper jig.
If you’re catching a lot of fish with these jigs, keep checking them – particularly if you’re catching snapper. They have strong, powerful jaws which can easily crush hooks. Our Micro Flipper jigs are fitted with super strong assist hooks, but they’re still small (to suit the size of the jigs); so just keep an eye on them to make sure you’re not fishing with a damaged hook.
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