MajorCraft First Jig 200g

Major Craft First Jig 200g: The Ready-to-Fish Professional Standard

At Gerry’s Fishing, we are excited to introduce the Major Craft “First Jig” Series. While the name suggests it’s perfect for those new to the sport, don’t let that fool you—this is a high-spec Japanese lure designed to perform at the highest level. The “First Jig” is unique because it comes fully rigged and ready to fish straight out of the bag, removing the guesswork of rigging for the angler.

The 200g model is the “workhorse” of the range, offering a sharper, crisper shape that allows for effortless vertical movement. Whether you are targeting Cod, Pollack, or Ling in UK waters, this jig provides a professional-grade presentation with zero setup time.

Technical Specifications

Product Details and Uses

The Major Craft First Jig 200g is a “Zero-Effort” high-performance tool:

• Instant “Out-of-the-Bag” Connection: Unlike most high-end Japanese jigs that come unrigged, the First Jig is supplied with a high-quality ZOC assist hook and a solid Otoku Ring. You can tie your leader directly to the ring and start fishing immediately, ensuring your terminal tackle is as strong as the lure itself.

• Stable Horizontal Fall: Despite its “sharper and crisper” profile, the body is asymmetrical. This design ensures that when you pause the retrieve, the jig tips over and maintains a stable horizontal fall. This “stalling” action mimics a stunned baitfish and is the primary trigger for deep-water predators.

• Effortless Vertical Motion: The First Jig is engineered to be “easy to work.” The streamlined shape reduces water resistance on the upward stroke, meaning the angler can create a seductive action with a “simple vertical motion” without the physical fatigue associated with traditional heavy pirks.

• Superior ZOC Hook Technology: The included ZOC hook is a specialized Japanese design featuring a unique “Dual Point” or “Z” bend that prevents the hook from skin-hooking the lure body and ensures a deep, secure set in the fish’s mouth.

• Multi-Layer Tough Coating: Like all Major Craft jigs, the First Jig features a highly durable finish that resists the “star-cracking” and peeling often seen when lures strike the seabed or the metal of a wreck.

Gerry’s Pro Tip: The 200g First Jig is the perfect choice for “Wreck Prospecting.” Because it’s so easy to work vertically, you can maintain a very rhythmic “One-Pitch” retrieve (one turn of the handle per rod lift). The stable horizontal fall on the pause is exactly what Cod and Ling look for as they wait in the eddies around a wreck. Just tie it on, drop it down, and let the Japanese engineering do the rest