A football head jig is a specialized bass fishing lure designed to excel on rocky or hard-bottom terrain. Its head is shaped like—you guessed it—a football, which helps it stay upright and resist snagging.
Key Features
- Football-shaped head: Prevents the jig from tipping over, keeping the hook upright for better hooksets.
- Brush guard (optional): Helps deflect debris and reduce snags in light cover.
- Skirted or non-skirted: Can be paired with silicone skirts or soft plastic trailers like craws or grubs.
- Flat eye hook: Improves hook angle and hookup ratio.
- Powder-coated finish: Adds durability and camouflage.
Why Anglers Love It
- Ideal for dragging: Designed to be slowly pulled across rocky bottoms, mimicking bottom-dwelling prey.
- Versatile presentation: Works well with crawfish imitators, twin-tail grubs, or finesse trailers.
- Year-round effectiveness: Especially productive in cold water or when bass are hugging structure.
Pro Tip
Try adjusting your pause time between drags based on how the fish are biting. Short pulls with longer pauses can trigger strikes from sluggish bass.
