Ocean Angler - Jitterbug

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$1398

Size: 40g

Colour: Blue/Silver

Why this colour

Clear water, bright daylight - a natural pelagic baitfish flash match.

Ocean Angler

How to fish this lure The retrieve, the rig, and the colour Big Kev would tie on.

About this lure

Key Features:

Target species: Snapper, kingfish, trevally, gurnard, kahawai, blue cod
Lure type: Inchiku-style slow jig
Weight options: 40g, 60g, 80g, 100g, 130g
Colours: Blue Silver, Orange Gold, Pink White, Bruised Banana
Action: Natural flutter on the drop with subtle skirt movement
Hook setup: Twin assist rig with hand-bound Owner hooks and UV squid skirt
Design: Long, slim body for quick sink rate and minimal resistance
Finish: UV and luminous coatings for added attraction
Special feature: Ideal for simple lift-and-drop retrieves; consistent performer across depths

The Ocean Angler Jitterbug is a proven inchiku-style jig that’s deadly on a wide range of inshore and mid-depth species. Its streamlined shape ensures fast sink rates, and the fluttering UV skirt draws strikes during slow lifts and drops. Whether fishing shallow structure or deep reefs, the Jitterbug’s consistent performance and natural presentation make it a go-to lure in tough bite conditions.

How to work it

The Jitterbug is an inchiku-style slow jig best fished with a simple lift-and-drop retrieve.

Lower it on a controlled drop, allowing the natural flutter and subtle skirt movement to work the lure through the water column. Use steady, rhythmic lifts followed by pauses to trigger strikes from snapper, kingfish, trevally, gurnard, kahawai, and blue cod. The streamlined body sinks quickly with minimal resistance, making it effective across shallow structure and deeper reefs.

Pair it with a sensitive jigging rod and braid for direct feel and precise depth control.

Which colour, and when

Blue/SilverClear water, bright daylight - a natural pelagic baitfish flash match.

Orange/GoldWarm flash that pulls fish in low light or lightly stained water.

Pink/WhiteReliable across conditions - holds colour and contrast down deep.

Bruised BananaSoft yellow-bruised tone reads as a wounded baitfish in clear, bright water.

Which weight, and when

40 g Lighter option for shallow structure and slower sink rates; suits calmer conditions and precise depth control.

60 g Versatile mid-range weight for inshore reefs and moderate depths; balances sink speed with controlled presentation.

80 g General-purpose weight for mixed depths; ideal when targeting mid-depth structure and variable conditions.

100 g Heavier choice for deeper reefs and stronger currents; faster sink rate maintains bottom contact.

130 g Maximum weight for deep-water work and fast-sinking scenarios; cuts through current and reaches extreme depths quickly.

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