A Jig Design for Riverine Black Basses

Here are a few 1/8-ounce ball jigs tied to emulate popular tube jigs. I use them in fishing situations where I might otherwise select a green pumpkin or watermelon-colored tube.

Materials:

• #5 willow green glimmer chenille
• Dark, olive-green eyelash yarn
• Black UTC Ultra Thread - 140 denier
• 1/8-ounce ball head jig with #2 hook
• Yew-colored acrylic paint
• Clear nail polish with glitter
• Two-part epoxy topcoat

This type of jig tumbles along pretty well in current, even with its exposed hook.