When the current picks up or the fish push deeper, the 3/8 oz jig head keeps your presentation in the zone where lighter weights fall short. This is the weight to reach for when you’re fishing jetties, bridges, deeper grass edges, or any situation where you need to cut through current and get down fast. Paired with a 4" paddle tail swimbait, it covers water quickly and draws reaction strikes from redfish, snook, jacks, and larger trout holding in deeper structure.

Why Anglers Choose the 3/8 oz

• Built for current and depth – Stays in the strike zone in conditions where lighter weights get pushed around
• Faster sink rate – Gets your soft plastic down to fish holding on the bottom or along structure edges quickly
• 3/0 black nickel hook – Super-sharp and corrosion-resistant, built to handle hard-fighting inshore species
• Double-locking bait keeper – Keeps your swimbait on through strikes, structure contact, and repeated casts
• Multi-color eyes – Realistic detail that makes a difference when fish are looking closely

Best For

Target species: Redfish, snook, jack crevalle, larger speckled trout, striped bass

Water depth: 8–15 feet, stronger tidal current

Conditions: Jetties, bridges, channel edges, deeper grass beds, passes

Retrieve: Fast retrieve, bottom-bouncing, or jigging along structure

Specs

• Weight: 3/8 oz
• Hook: 3/0 Super Sharp Black Nickel
• Finish: Multi-layer painted head with coated surface
• Quantity: 5 per pack
• Available colors: Red, Chartreuse, Silver, Pink, White

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I switch from 1/4 oz to 3/8 oz?
Move up to 3/8 oz when you’re fishing deeper than 8 feet, dealing with faster current, or when your lighter jig head keeps getting swept past the strike zone before fish can react.

Is the 3/8 oz too heavy for grass flats?
It can be in very shallow water, but it’s fine for deeper flat edges (6+ feet). Just retrieve it fast enough to stay off the bottom or use a slower hop-and-drop retrieve.

What swimbait size pairs best?
A 4" paddle tail swimbait is the ideal match for the 3/8 oz. The larger profile suits the faster, deeper presentation and attracts bigger fish.

Does it work for freshwater bass?
Yes. The 3/8 oz is a great choice for flipping and pitching around heavy freshwater structure, or for swimming through deeper water columns when bass are stacked up.