Buckeye G-Man Ballin Out 2 3/8 Green Pumpkin

The Buckeye G-Man Ballin Out 2 3/8 Green Pumpkin is a fully skirted finesse jig designed for bass anglers who need one dependable option across multiple cover types. Based on a design refined by BASS Elite angler Gerald Swindle—who credits this jig with helping him earn 2016 Angler of the Year—the Ballin Out 2 delivers the bulk and action that modern bass respond to when they're feeding aggressive. The rounded ball head eliminates constant re-tying, letting you fish brush, stick-ups, dense weeds, and laydowns without switching presentations.

What sets the Ballin Out 2 apart is its heavier, banded full skirt. After extensive field demand, Buckeye upgraded from the original design to create a jig with more visual profile and enhanced water displacement—exactly what you need when bass want a meatier target. The skirt is balanced to generate robust action on the fall and throughout the retrieve, while remaining efficient enough for genuine finesse work in tight quarters.

Built on a Gamakatsu hook—stout, sharp, and built for solid hook sets—the Ballin Out 2 also features a precisely trimmed fiber weed guard. This guard is the difference between clearing brush without fouling and losing fish on the strike. It bends away cleanly on the hookup but stays put through the thickest cover, so you can punch into heavy grass, wood, and laydowns with confidence that your lure will turn and set when a bass commits.

The 3/8 oz weight and Green Pumpkin finish make this jig a year-round choice in most conditions. It's the kind of one-jig solution that serious bass fishermen keep tied on when they want to cover water efficiently without overthinking it.

Key Features

• Fully skirted design with heavier, banded skirt for enhanced profile and action
• Rounded ball head shape reduces the need to re-tie for different cover types
• Gamakatsu hook—razor-sharp and stout for dependable hooksets
• Trimmed fiber weed guard clears heavy brush, wood, and weeds without inhibiting hook penetration
• Versatile 3/8 oz weight suitable for finesse and all-purpose bass fishing
• Green Pumpkin color—a classic pattern that works year-round

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What cover can I use the Buckeye G-Man Ballin Out 2 in?

The rounded ball head design and trimmed weed guard make this jig effective in brush, stick-ups, dense weed growth, wood, and laydowns. The fiber guard is trimmed to clear cover on the fall and retrieve while still allowing solid hook sets on the strike.

Who designed the G-Man Ballin Out 2 and why?

The jig is based on a design by BASS Elite angler Gerald Swindle, who used a similar multi-purpose jig to help earn Angler of the Year in 2016. Buckeye upgraded the original with a heavier, fully banded skirt in response to angler demand for a bulkier profile and more robust action.

Is the 3/8 oz weight suitable for finesse fishing?

Yes. The 3/8 oz Ballin Out 2 is designed as a finesse jig that works across a range of situations—from tight cover to more open water—without requiring a rod or reel change. Its balanced design generates efficient action on both the fall and the retrieve.

What hook does the Ballin Out 2 use?

The jig is built on a Gamakatsu hook, known for sharpness and durability. The stout construction provides serious hook-setting power, especially important when fishing heavy cover where you need a solid bite to turn a fish.