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2.25" Jr. Deputy - 8/pk

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Description

Length: 2.25" 8/Package Target Species: Panfish Crappie Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Walleye Recommended Rigging Method: Ned Jig Drop Shot Carolina Rig Jig Head Jig Trailer The Jr. Deputy takes everything you love about the original 4" Deputy and crams it into a 2.25" finesse powerhouse. Designed for those days when the bite is tough or when fish are keyed in on smaller forage and presentations, the Jr. Deputy is a master of subtle deception! The Jr. Deputy is a versatile 2.25” fluke-style bait with a subtly ringed body that tapers down to a thin tail, ending in a flat flapper or whale tail. Poured with our signature floating plastic that’s slightly more elastic, this bait was built with finesse in mind and really shines on a drops hot. That floating plastic gives the Jr. Deputy a natural upward presentation, and the thin tail adds a unique undulating action that moves with the slightest twitch, or even just the water itself. While it was designed specifically for drop shotting, the Jr. Deputy’s utility doesn’t stop there. It also makes a killer finesse jig trailer, and when paired with a micro bladed jig, the tail swings and vibrates like it’s got a mind of its own. On a skirted jig or even a ball jig sitting on bottom, that tail stands up and waves around with just the movement of the water, perfect for tempting pressured or hesitant fish. Whether you’re targeting trophy panfish, Smallmouth, Largemouth, or Walleye, the Jr. Deputy gets the job done when a more subtle, natural presentation is the key to getting bit. Key Features:

Listing Details
  • 2.25” fluke-style profile designed for finesse presentations
  • Made with floating soft plastic for unique tail action and upward posture
  • Deadly on a drop shot, finesse jig, micro bladed jig, or ball head jig
  • Available in proven patterns for panfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Walleye

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Bass, Panfish, Walleye
Presentation
Variable, Subtle Flapping/undulating Tail; Upward Posture From Floating Plastic, Floating
Techniques
Finesse, Jigging, Bottom Fishing
Conditions
Pressured Fish, Clear Water, Dirty Water
Size2.25 in (57 mm)
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

Use the Jr. Deputy on a Ned rig, drop shot, or as a finesse jig trailer when fish are pressured and only subtle movement gets bites. Twitch the rod lightly to make the thin tail undulate, or let the floating plastic hold a natural upward presentation while you work it slowly over bottom.

Pros

  • Finesse fluke-style profile with subtle tail undulation
  • Floating plastic provides an upward/natural presentation
  • Versatile as a drop-shot bait, Ned rig bait, or jig trailer

Cons

  • Best results require light, finesse presentations
  • Not designed for heavy cover or fast, aggressive retrieves

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