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The Bassmaster Classic winning Northland Tackle Smeltinator Jig is a premium minnow head designed to perfectly imitate slender baitfish across Northern US and Canada!
With lifelike 3D holographic eyes, and sculpted gill plates, the Smeltinator Jighead embodies realism for a bold and tantalizing presentation that gamefish love.
In the world of Forward Facing Sonar (FFS) your Jighead sets you apart from the competition, and there is a reason Bryan "Gussy" Gustafson trusted the Smeltinator to guide him to his Bassmaster Classic Win, because it catches serious fish!
Equipped with an ultra sharp and sticky Gamakatsu Hook and a Universal Ribbed Baitkeeper, the Smeltinator Jighead not only holds onto bait, but it sets the hook deep on your next record catch.
Available in a variety of colors and multiple weight-hook size-package quantity combinations, the Northland Tackle Smeltinator Jighead is a tournament level Jighead that destroys the competition! See the table below for a breakdown of each size!
The Bassmaster Classic-winning Northland Tackle Smeltinator Jig emerges as a top-tier minnow head meticulously crafted to emulate slender baitfish prevalent across the Northern US and Canada!
With its lifelike 3D holographic eyes and intricately sculpted gill plates, the Smeltinator Jighead epitomizes realism, offering a striking and irresistible presentation that entices gamefish with ease. In an era dominated by Forward Facing Sonar (FFS), the choice of Jighead can make all the difference, and Bryan "Gussy" Gustafson's reliance on the Smeltinator to secure his Bassmaster Classic victory underscores its effectiveness in hooking serious fish. Featuring an ultra-sharp and sticky Gamakatsu Hook paired with a Universal Ribbed Baitkeeper, the Smeltinator Jighead not only securely holds bait but ensures deep hooksets on your next trophy catch.
Available in a variety of colors and multiple weight-hook size-package quantity combinations, the Northland Tackle Smeltinator Jighead is a tournament level Jighead that destroys the competition! See the table below for a breakdown of each size!
⚠WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Ned Rigs were introduced to me 3 years ago. I can always count on them to catch fish, any fish. Just like the Z-Man TRD, I can always count on Discount Tackle for quick delivery and fair prices. The box stores have gotten ridiculously priced. I found Discount Tackle this year and have ordered often from them several times times. I appreciate their pricing, inventory and fast delivery. Even paying shipping I’m saving money and getting the lures and colors I want. Discount Tackle is my go to store for stocking my tackle box!
Great reel but not sure TW is worth the price difference
I just picked up one of these after using a Lexa 300 HD for many seasons. I use them for fishing 2-5oz swimbaits on the California coast, typically in 30-100 FOW while drifting.
Pros compared with Lexa HD:
- I like that the TW line offers the lower 6.3:1 gear ratio that's marginally better for California halibut while still having essentially the same line per turn as the 7.4:1 Lexa HD, which I've found to be very beneficial while on the drift (I can't use the 6.3:1 Lexa HD in the afternoon, when the drift picks up, because it doesn't retrieve line fast enough to maintain good swimbait action)
- I do think it casts farther than the Lexa HD, but I'm still feeling out whether I think that extra distance is worth the extra cost
Cons compared with the Lexa HD:
- I prefer the HD's counter-balanced handle and smaller knob. I haven't yet had the TW's handle swing while casting, causing the spool to engage and cast to get cut short, which I've read online can happen; I've been purposefully positioning the handle before casting to avoid this, but I'd prefer not having to do that or think about this. And while you can find the other handle online and swap it on, that just adds to the cost (plus, some handles found online don't come with the appropriate nut plate and screw; you have to order them separately from Daiwa).
- Cost
But overall, it's still a Lexa, which means it's buttery smooth, well built and well sealed. If cost is not a factor, the TW is probably worth it, and I have seen them go on sale from time-to-time at a cost very similar to the HD.
After using other Zman soft plastics this lure us over superior to other lures due to its vibration and the lures panicking action and its flashing being able to catch anything bass to trout over all I give it a 5/5 it is just perfect.
