Buckeye Mop Jig 1/4oz Watermelon Red

The Buckeye Mop Jig 1/4oz Watermelon Red is a hand-tied casting jig built for bass anglers who want a lure that triggers reaction strikes and holds its ground on the bottom. Unlike traditional skirted jigs, the Mop Jig features an elongated rubber skirt that creates a distinctive mop-like profile—plenty of movement and bulk to displace water and draw attention, especially in cover and around structure. The watermelon red color is a proven bass catcher in clear to slightly stained water, and the 1/4-ounce weight gives you a balance of castability and sensitivity across a range of depths and cover types.

What sets the Mop Jig apart is its head design: the jig sits up in a naturally defensive posture, even when resting on the bottom. That upright stance mimics a natural baitfish or crawfish and keeps the skirt moving and visible to bass hunting nearby. The heavy living rubber is tied by hand, ensuring durability and consistent quality that holds up through repeated casts and fish contact. This jig comes rigged with double rattles to add an extra sensory trigger, and it's paired with a Mustad Flippin Hook—a proven, dependable hook choice for solid hooksets and landing fish.

The Mop Jig earned its reputation the hard way: it's been a tournament staple ever since Davy Hite used it to claim a Bassmaster Elite Series win. Whether you're flipping, pitching, or casting into grass, wood, or open water, the Watermelon Red Mop Jig delivers the profile, action, and confidence you need when bass are in a feeding mood.

Key Features

• Hand-tied heavy living rubber skirt with elongated, mop-like profile for maximum water displacement
• Upright head design keeps the jig in a natural, defensive posture on bottom
• Double rattles built in for added sensory attraction
• Mustad Flippin Hook for reliable hooksets and durability
• 1/4-ounce weight for versatile casting and presentation
• Watermelon Red color proven in clear to moderately stained water

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included with the Buckeye Mop Jig?

The jig comes rigged with double rattles and a Mustad Flippin Hook, ready to tie on and fish.

What water clarity is the Watermelon Red color best for?

Watermelon Red is a proven color in clear to slightly stained water conditions, giving bass a clear visual target.

Can I use the Mop Jig for flipping and pitching?

Yes. The 1/4-ounce weight and upright head design make it well-suited for flipping, pitching, and standard casting presentations into cover and structure.

Why does the Mop Jig sit up on the bottom?

The head design is engineered to keep the jig in an upright, defensive posture even at rest, which maintains visibility and movement of the rubber skirt to nearby bass.