Buckeye G-Man Ballin Out 2 1/2 Perfect Craw

The Buckeye G-Man Ballin Out 2 1/2 Perfect Craw is a fully skirted finesse jig built on a proven design that earned BASS Elite angler Gerald Swindle the 2016 Angler of the Year title. This is the heavier-skirted version of Swindle's workhorse jig—the one he credits with helping him succeed across every cover type, from brush and stick-ups to dense weed growth. If you're a bass angler who wants a versatile, multi-purpose jig that adapts to shallow wood, vegetation, and transition areas without constant re-tying, this is the profile that delivers.

What sets the Ballin Out 2 apart is its rounded ball head design, which lets you fish confidently in varied situations without swapping rigs. The addition of a banded full skirt gives the jig a bulkier profile and more pronounced action—exactly what you want when bass are looking for a bigger meal or when cover demands a jig with extra visual presence. The skirt is trimmed to help the jig move freely through heavy cover while keeping the hook accessible for solid sets.

Durability and hookups are built in: a stout, razor-sharp Gamakatsu hook provides the stopping power you need when you set the hook on structure or in thick grass. The fiber weed guard is tuned to balance protection and performance—it keeps you weed-free without compromising your ability to drive the point home. Whether you're fishing shallow flats, wood-laden creeks, or vegetation, the Ballin Out 2 1/2 is the jig that proves one design can handle nearly every finesse situation a bass angler faces.

Key Features

• Fully skirted design with banded skirt for bulkier profile and increased action
• Rounded ball head—adaptable to brush, stick-ups, weed growth, and transition areas
• Stout, razor-sharp Gamakatsu hook for reliable hook-setting power
• Trimmed fiber weed guard for passage through heavy cover without sacrificing hookups
• Proven design used by BASS Elite Series pros in tournament conditions

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the Ballin Out 2 and other finesse jigs?

The Ballin Out 2 was designed by BASS Elite angler Gerald Swindle and features a rounded ball head that makes it versatile enough to fish brush, sticks, weeds, and open water without re-tying. The 1/2 oz version comes with a heavier, fully skirted design that delivers extra profile and action compared to lighter versions.

Will this jig work in heavy cover?

Yes. The rounded ball head and trimmed fiber weed guard are specifically designed to work through brush, stick-ups, and dense weed growth while maintaining the ability to set the hook effectively.

What types of bass fishing situations is this jig suited for?

The Ballin Out 2 1/2 is adaptable across shallow water, transition areas, wood, and vegetation—making it useful for finesse presentations in nearly any condition where a jig-and-craw approach makes sense.

What hook is used on this jig?

The Ballin Out 2 is built on a stout, razor-sharp Gamakatsu hook designed for reliable hook-setting power and durability in tournament-grade fishing.