Johnny Jigs

Vanfook (JD-50)

$7.3 - $7.99

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Description

Strong appeal with fish skin tinsel! A single assist model in which natural fish skin and aurora threads are carefully tied and coated with a special paint that emits fluorescent light from above. It emits light in response to ultraviolet rays and attracts various targets including blue-backed fish. It is also effective in very small situations such as Shirasu where the bait is. Hook: Jigen (JH-10) Assist line: Jigging assist line (J-AL) 80 Size Qty #2 3 pcs #1 3 pcs #1/0 3 pcs #2/0 3 pcs #3/0 3 pcs

Field Notes

Assist hooks like this are used on offshore jigs and slow-pitch setups to improve hookup rates. The fish skin tinsel and glow/aurora materials add flash and visibility, making them useful when fish are keyed on small bait or when extra attraction is needed in deeper water.

Pros

  • Glow and flash materials increase visibility
  • Single assist design is ideal for jigging
  • Available in multiple hook sizes

Cons

  • Not a standalone lure
  • Best suited to jigging applications rather than casting

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