Outkast Tackle

Chicken Nugget

$14.99

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Description

Small jig. Big problem—for bass. This isn’t a downsized version. It’s a deadly refinement. The Chicken Nugget packs the same hand-tied hair and thumping profile of the original Chicken Jig—but in a compact, bite-sized form that crushes in cold fronts, high pressure, or high-stakes situations. It’s the finesse power play. Subtle enough to fool lock-jawed giants. Strong enough to pull them out of rock, grass, or open water without blinking. Fish it shallow. Fish it deep. Skip it, drag it, or swim it slow. Don’t let the name fool you. The Nugget may be small—but it eats like a meal.

Specifications

Category

Jigs

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting, finesse

Water Column

variable

Action

subtle thumping

Conditions

clear water, cold water, rocky, vegetation, open water

Field Notes

A compact bass jig built for finesse presentations in tough conditions like cold fronts and high pressure. It can be skipped, dragged, or swum slowly around rock, grass, and open water when fish are pressured or holding tight. The hand-tied hair profile suggests a subtle, natural presentation rather than a fast-moving reaction bait.

Pros

  • Compact finesse profile for pressured bass
  • Hand-tied hair creates a subtle thumping action
  • Versatile for skipping, dragging, or slow swimming

Cons

  • Not ideal when fish want a loud or flashy reaction bait
  • Hair material can be less durable than some synthetic skirts

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