Jiggin' Johnsons' Twitch 3.4" Soft Plastic Finesse Bait
On-the-water overview (demo copy)
Specs & build (demo copy)
Care & storage (demo copy)
Best ways to fish it (demo)
Ned Rig
When/Where: Clear to lightly stained water, pressured fish, rocky bottoms, and hard edges.
How: Rig on a light mushroom-style head and let it fall on slack line. Subtle shakes and slow drags do the work.
Why: The Twitch excels when less is more—small movements keep it looking alive without overworking it.
Tuning: When bites are light, stop shaking and let it sit. Dead-stick pauses often trigger the bite.
Standard (Ball) Jig Head
When/Where: Open water, current seams, and deeper transitions.
How: Swim slowly just off bottom or hop with short lifts and controlled falls.
Why: The streamlined profile tracks clean and stays natural at finesse speeds.
Tuning: Adjust weight to keep bottom contact without dragging.
Drop Shot
When/Where: Suspended or neutral fish, clear water, and “follow but won’t bite” situations.
How: Nose-hook or lightly texpose. Shake in place and move inches at a time.
Why: Keeps the bait hovering in the strike zone without traveling far.
Tuning: Reduce motion before changing locations—often they just need more time.
Hover Jig
When/Where: Suspended fish or mid-column roamers.
How: Twitch lightly and let the bait glide on slack line.
Why: The Twitch hangs and darts without aggressive input.
Tuning: Slack line is critical—glide comes from release, not force.
Wacky Jig Head
When/Where: Calm conditions, docks, and shallow structure.
How: Rig through the midpoint and let it fall on controlled slack.
Why: Maximizes subtle vibration without added movement.
Tuning: Lighter heads increase hang time and draw longer looks.
Weightless Rig
When/Where: Shallow flats, ultra-clear water, and spooky fish.
How: Let it glide and fall naturally with tiny rod-tip twitches.
Why: Natural fall rate and minimal displacement shine when fish are cautious.
Tuning: If you need depth without losing glide, move to the lightest jig head possible.