MajorCraft First Jig 180g

Major Craft First Jig 180g: The Ready-to-Fish Vertical Performer

At Gerry’s Fishing, the Major Craft “First Jig” 180g is a favorite for anglers who want professional Japanese performance without the hassle of custom rigging. While the name “First Jig” makes it an ideal starting point for those new to vertical jigging, the specifications are strictly top-tier. This jig comes completely pre-rigged with a premium ZOC assist hook and a solid Otoku Ring, allowing you to go from the tackle box to the “kill zone” in seconds.

The 180g weight is a highly tactical size—slightly more agile than the 200g model, making it perfect for mid-depth wrecks and reefs (40m–70m) where you want a lure that reacts instantly to every rod movement.

Technical Specifications

Product Details and Uses

The Major Craft First Jig 180g is designed for high-efficiency, low-fatigue angling:

• Complete Rigging System: The inclusion of the Japanese crafted ZOC hook is a major advantage. These hooks are designed with a specific “power point” to ensure deep penetration even on the bony mouths of large Cod. The Otoku Ring provides a seamless, high-strength connection point for your leader, ensuring the jig’s action isn’t dampened by bulky clips.

• The “Asymmetrical” Advantage: The body is intentionally unbalanced. While it drops quickly thanks to its “sharper” shape, the moment you pause the retrieve, it tips into a stable horizontal fall. This “dying flutter” is the ultimate trigger for predators waiting in the tide-slack of a wreck.

• Effortless Workability: Unlike traditional heavy pirks that require aggressive “ripping,” the First Jig is designed to work with a “simple vertical motion.” This means you can fish effectively for an entire tide without the shoulder strain, making it a “perfect jig for any angler.“

• High-Durability Finish: Major Craft uses a specialized multi-layer coating process. This ensures that the high-flash holographic colors stay vibrant even after the lure has been dragged through the ironwork of a wreck or attacked by the sharp teeth of a Pollack.

• Precise Depth Control: At 180g, this jig offers incredible feedback. You can feel every “thump” of the seabed and every subtle “pluck” from a fish, giving you total control over your presentation in the mid-water column.

Gerry’s Pro Tip: The 180g First Jig is a “Pollack Special.” When you are over a wreck, try a “Slow-Speed Wind” for about 10 meters, then suddenly stop and let the jig fall on a slack line for 2 seconds. The asymmetrical body will “stall” and flutter horizontally—this is almost always when a following Pollack will hit. Because it’s pre-rigged with that ZOC hook, you can strike with confidence knowing the hardware is up to the task