War Eagle Pro Football Jig 1/2oz Franks Blue Craw

The War Eagle Pro Football Jig is a bottom-crawling jig built for working deep-water structure and pulling bites from bass that've seen it all. At 1/2 oz, this size cuts through the water column efficiently while maintaining excellent bottom contact—ideal for anglers targeting deeper holes, channel ledges, and offshore humps where big bass hole up between feeding windows. The Franks Blue Craw color mimics natural crawfish in stained to moderately clear water, making it a reliable choice for both tournament and weekend fishing.

The keeled football head is the real workhorse here. That flattened, elongated profile lets the jig track smoothly over rocky bottom, timber, and other structure without constantly snagging or rolling—you get a natural, enticing crawl rather than a herky-jerky bounce. When you're dragging bottom in 20+ feet of water or working steep ledges, that design translates to more bottom time and fewer hangups, which means more opportunities to trigger reaction bites from inactive fish.

Construction-wise, War Eagle fitted this jig with a medium-heavy wire hook rated to drive home on the hookset and stay planted once you've got a fish on. The skirt is dressed full enough to create vibration and silhouette without looking overdone, so it stays effective on clear days and low-pressure periods when bass aren't aggressive. Pair it with a soft plastic crawfish trailer or crustacean-style creature bait to round out the presentation and give fish one more reason to commit.

Key Features

• Keeled football head design for smooth crawling over deep-water structure
• 1/2 oz weight—ideal for depths and open-water bottom contact
• Franks Blue Craw color—natural crawfish appeal in stained to clear conditions
• Medium-heavy wire hook for solid hooksets and fish retention
• Full skirt for vibration and visual appeal

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What depth is the 1/2 oz Pro Football Jig best for?

The 1/2 oz size works well for structure in 15–30+ feet of water, depending on current and bottom composition. In rivers or areas with moderate current, it'll hold bottom effectively; in deeper lakes with minimal flow, it reaches structure quickly while still maintaining contact during the crawl.

Can I use this jig in shallow water?

While you can fish it shallow, the 1/2 oz is optimized for deeper structure. If you're targeting shallower water (under 15 feet), lighter football jigs will give you better feel and a more natural presentation.

What trailers work best with the Pro Football Jig?

Soft plastic crawfish imitations, creature baits, and small swimbaits all complement the jig. Choose a trailer that matches the forage in your water and dress it to the hook bend for a balanced, enticing profile.

Is the Franks Blue Craw color good for clear water?

Yes. Franks Blue Craw is effective in moderately clear to stained water, where natural crawfish colors trigger reaction bites. In very clear water, match it to the actual crawfish species in your lake; in heavily stained water, consider darker or more vibrant colors for better visibility.