Vexed - Dhu Drop
About this lure
The Vexed Dhu Drop Jig is a deadly slow pitch jig, pre-rigged with a flashy octopus assist to fire up bites from stubborn reef dwellers. Proven over years of use, it's designed to tempt big New Zealand demersals, with every colour packed with glow and UV for maximum attraction in deep water.
- Rigged and ready β comes fitted with a flashy octopus assist hook
- Slow pitch action β ideal for working vertically over reefs and foul ground
- Glow & UV infused β visibility boost in deep or dirty water
- Demersal specialist β proven on snapper, hapuku, bass, kingfish, cod and groper
- Versatile colours β patterns to suit all light levels and depths
- Proven results β consistently lands trophy-class bottom fish
π Read our Slow Pitch Jigging Guide β jig selection, techniques, and depth charts for NZ waters.
How to fish the Vexed - Dhu Drop
Big Kev's Tips
How to work it
Drop the Dhu Drop straight down over reefs and foul ground, letting its slow sinking action flutter naturally through the water column to the bottom in 30m+. Once you reach the strike zone, work it with slow pitch lifts of the rod, then let it fall on a controlled line - most bites come as the jig flutters back down, so stay in touch with the assist hook.
The pre-rigged flashy octopus assist means it's ready to fish out of the packet, ideal for holding the lure in the bite zone over structure. Match lighter models to shallower reef and heavier models to deep water and current.
Pair with a slow pitch jigging rod and reel loaded with braid to keep contact at depth and detect subtle takes. This jig is proven on snapper, hapuku, bass, kingfish, cod and groper working vertically over demersal ground. Heavier weights can be used for deep dropping.
Which colour, and when
Orange GlowWarm flash with glow to pull snapper in low light or stained deep water.
Chartreuse GlowHigh-vis glow that stands out when the water is murky or the light is gone.
Albino GlowPale glow profile that reads as a natural baitfish in clear, deeper water.
Sardine GlowPale glow profile that reads as a natural baitfish in clear, deeper water.
Silver Redhead GlowRed-head contrast with glow body - wounded baitfish trigger down deep.
Pink GlowBroad appeal colour that holds its appeal across all light and water conditions.
Gold Flash GlowWarm flash with glow to pull snapper in low light or stained deep water.
Lumo Glow SpotConcentrated glow spot creates a tight, bright target point in very dark or deep water.
Red GlowReads as a dark silhouette down deep - the pick for low light or stained water.