Jimmy D's River Bugs

Standard River Bug

$3.5

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Description

The River Bug is the flagship bait created by Jimmy D. With 16 different colors, there is a color for every situation. This has been the bread and butter staple lure in many anglers tackle arsenal for years, why try to fix what’s not broken right? Mustad’s Ultra-Point Black Nickel Hooks Sizes: 1/16, 3/32, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8 & 1/2 oz. Select any of the colors shown The Standard River Bug is used for Walleyes & Smallmouth Bass Price: $3.50 each

Specifications

Category

Walleye Jigs

Weight

0.5 oz (14 g)

Target Species

walleye, bass

Techniques

casting, jigging

Water Column

bottom

Action

subtle jigging profile

Conditions

current, clear water, dirty water, low light

Field Notes

A compact jig-style bait for walleyes and smallmouth bass, especially around rivers, current seams, and other bottom-oriented structure. It’s a simple cast-and-drift or hop-and-pause presentation that works well when fish are holding near the bottom and want a small profile.

Pros

  • Multiple color options for changing water and light conditions
  • Simple, proven bottom-fishing presentation
  • Targets both walleye and smallmouth bass

Cons

  • No detailed depth or sink-rate information provided
  • Best suited to bottom-oriented presentations rather than open-water searching

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