Saltwater Flats Fishing Jig

Saltwater Flats Jig. This flattened saltwater jig is highly popular used on tropical grass flats in warmer climates. Reason is the flat head rides high and skims across the bottom in shallow water. With the hook eye far forward, it sheds weeds fairly well in smaller sizes such as this. Most importantly, the stable head shape helps keep the hook upright (more so than other jig shapes) even when momentarily paused on the bottom.

Other jig shapes roll over easily when paused on the bottom. Then all you have is a grappling hook as the point snags in the marl and grass. On the other hand, the saltwater flats jig is shaped to resist tipping over and dragging the point on the bottom and in the grass. That's why it is so prized for light tackle flats fishing.

Although this head shape is not as popular in other regions, it will work great anywhere shallow water flats fishing is done worldwide. Do give it a try.

When fishing with these jig heads, it may help to carefully use a small drop of super glue or Zap A Gap on the jig collar before pushing the soft plastic tail into place. This will prevent the tail from falling down (fish don't like that) and helps prolong the overall life of the tail.

Mustad 34184D Hook. O'Shaughnessy. Forged. Long Shank. Heavy Duty. Duratin. I think this is the best saltwater jig hook that's ever been made. In recent years, more and more round bend jig hooks like used for freshwater largemouth bass are being used in saltwater. Largemouth tend to hold onto jigs a long time, and round bends are good for that.  However, saltwater fish tend to be strikers, and the heavy duty, long shank O'Shaughnessy bend is absolutely best for saltwater strikers.

The hook size is 3/0 long shank.

3 Saltwater Flats Jigs ~ 3/8 oz ~ Red.