MajorCraft - JigPara Short

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$1999

Size: 20g

Colour: 01 Iwashi

Why this colour

Natural chrome baitfish flash that reads well in clear water under good light.

Slow Pitch Jigs

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

About this lure

MajorCraft JigPara Short is a compact, high-density metal jig built for speed, distance, and versatility. Pre-rigged with a front assist hook and a rear treble, it’s ready to fish straight from the packet—perfect for casting from shore or working vertically from a boat. Its tough 5-layer coated body withstands repeated strikes and harsh structure, while its tight shimmer on the drop triggers reaction bites from inshore predators hunting through the water column.

Compact short profile – designed for fast sink rates and long-distance casting
Pre-rigged convenience – front assist and rear treble included and ready to fish
Durable 5-layer finish – tough body coating resists teeth, rocks and repeated impacts
Tight shimmering fall – deadly on predators that strike mid-water or on the drop
Multi-purpose action – ideal for shore casting, high-speed retrieves or vertical jigging
Covers serious depth – weight range suited for fishing 100m+ when required

How to work it

The JigPara Short is a compact metal jig engineered for fast sink rates and long-distance casting from shore or boat.

Work it with sharp, aggressive lifts followed by controlled drops to trigger strikes during the fall-the tight shimmer on descent is key to attracting predatory fish hunting through the water column. Pair it with a responsive rod and braid for direct feel and hook-set power.

Retrieve speed and cadence are flexible: try high-speed steady retrieves to cover water quickly, or vertical jigging with sharp snaps when positioned over deeper structure.

The pre-rigged front assist and rear treble are ready to fish straight from the packet.

Which colour, and when

01 IwashiNatural chrome baitfish flash that reads well in clear water under good light.

03 Red GoldWarm flash down deep where red reads as contrast - a classic low-light or overcast pick.

05 KatakuchiHigh-contrast dark back holds a strong silhouette when light is flat or fading.

08 SilverClean silver flash matches baitfish in clear water under bright light.

30 Zebra IwashiStripe contrast helps the profile stand out when fish need a sharper trigger.

59 Edge Black SilverHard dark silhouette with silver flash - cuts through low light or stained water.

62 2Tone Deep PurpleDark silhouette with contrast that reads well in low light or deep water.

63 2Tone Iwashi ZebraStripe contrast helps the profile stand out when fish need a sharper trigger.

Which weight, and when

20 g Shallow to mid-depth casting from shore; suits lighter tackle and shorter distances.

30 g Versatile shore and light boat work; balanced casting distance and sink rate.

40 g General-purpose weight for deeper water and moderate current; good all-round choice.

50 g Deeper structure and stronger conditions; faster sink rate for vertical jigging.

60 g Deep water and heavy current; rapid descent to bottom structure.

80 g Serious depth and fast-sinking applications; covers 30m+ efficiently.

100 g Maximum depth and distance; designed for 100m+ when required.

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