Blakemore Road Runner Maribou 1/8 Red/Green/Chartreuse

The Blakemore Road Runner Marabou jig is a versatile panfish lure built for crappie, bass, walleye, and other freshwater species. This 1/8 oz underspin jig combines a solid painted head with a marabou body and integral spinner blade—a proven combination that generates subtle vibrations and flash to trigger strikes in shallow to moderate depths. Available in three classic color patterns (Red, Green, and Chartreuse), the Road Runner Marabou works equally well drifted under a bobber, cast and retrieved, or vertical-jigged over structure.

What makes the Road Runner effective is its simplicity: the marabou fibers pulse and breathe with the slightest movement, mimicking live baitfish and creating the kind of lifelike action that panfish find hard to resist. The spinner blade adds flash and vibration, helping fish locate the lure in murky water or low-light conditions. Whether you're fishing a creek channel in spring or working shallow brush in summer, this underspin jig fills a gap between heavy swimbaits and bare jig heads.

At 1/8 oz, it's light enough for finesse presentations and casting in confined spaces but weighted enough to reach deeper pockets without excessive line weight. The multiple color options let you match local forage or adjust to water clarity—red works year-round, green is a go-to for natural conditions, and chartreuse excels when visibility is low.

Key Features

• Solid painted jig head with marabou body for natural, breathing action
• Integrated spinner blade for vibration and flash attraction
• 1/8 oz weight—ideal for panfish applications and shallow structure
• Three color options: Red, Green, and Chartreuse
• Versatile presentation method (bobber, cast-and-retrieve, vertical jig)

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish does the Road Runner Marabou catch?

The Road Runner Marabou is effective on crappie, bass, walleye, and other panfish species. The combination of marabou action and spinner vibration appeals to a wide range of freshwater gamefish.

Can I use this jig with a bobber?

Yes. The 1/8 oz weight is light enough for bobber presentations, making it well-suited to drifting over shallow flats, drop-offs, and structure.

Which color should I choose?

Red is a reliable all-purpose choice. Green matches natural forage in clearer water, while Chartreuse increases visibility in stained or low-light conditions. Start with the color that matches your water clarity.

What is the spinner blade for?

The spinner blade generates vibration and flash that help fish locate the lure and trigger reaction strikes, especially useful in murky water or when fish are less active.