Missile Mini Swim Jig 5/16oz Lava Craw

The Missile Mini Swim Jig in 5/16oz Lava Craw is a compact, finesse-focused jig built for bass anglers who want to cover shallow structure and grass flats with a realistic swimming motion. Built on a VMC 30-degree vertical line-tie hook in 3/0, this jig delivers the same refined skirt as Missile's popular Mini Flip offering, but with a keeled head design and prominent 3D eyes that give it a lifelike profile in the water. The Lava Craw finish is a natural choice for clear to stained water where crawfish patterns trigger aggressive strikes.

What sets the Mini Swim Jig apart is its balance of size and action. At 5/16 ounce, it's light enough to slow-roll through shallow cover or pitch into isolated cover, yet heavy enough to cast a reasonable distance without a heavy rod. The key feature that'll keep you rigged longer is the super spike keeper—a holdfast designed to keep your soft plastic trailer glued to the jig until a bass tears it free. Anyone who's had a craw fall off after two casts knows how much this matters.

The Lava Craw color works equally well in natural daylight or under cloud cover. This size and finish combo excels when you're fishing shallow banks, around docks, or near vegetation where bass hunt crawfish. Pair it with a matching soft plastic trailer and a medium-light spinning or baitcasting setup to maximize the jig's natural swimming action. Whether you're a tournament angler fine-tuning patterns or a weekend fisher chasing shallow fish, the Mini Swim Jig rewards accurate casts and deliberate retrieves.

Key Features

• VMC 30-degree vertical line-tie hook in 3/0 for balanced presentation
• Keeled head design with prominent 3D eyes for a natural profile
• Fine-cut skirt matching the original Mini Flip Jig design
• Super spike keeper holds soft plastic trailers secure during the fight
• 5/16oz weight ideal for shallow structure and casting accuracy
• Lava Craw finish—a proven crawfish pattern for clear to moderately stained water

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What size soft plastic trailer pairs with the 5/16oz Mini Swim Jig?

The 5/16 ounce size is designed as a finesse jig, so smaller trailers work best. Most anglers pair it with 3 to 4-inch crawfish or creature baits to maintain balanced action and castability without overweighting the jig.

Is this jig good for shallow water and grass?

Yes. The 5/16 ounce weight and keeled head design make it well-suited for shallow structure, vegetation, and the kind of cover where a swimming retrieve triggers strikes. It's light enough to swim slowly and won't sink as fast as a heavier jig.

What does the super spike keeper do?

The super spike keeper is a barbed or ridged feature on the jig head that grips and holds your soft plastic trailer securely during casts and fights. It reduces the frustration of trailers sliding off after just a few casts.

Will Lava Craw work in clear water?

Lava Craw is a natural crawfish pattern that performs well in clear to moderately stained water. Crawfish are a primary forage for bass in shallow areas, making this color a reliable choice for structure fishing.