War Eagle Pro Football Jig 1/2oz Green Pumpkin

The War Eagle Pro Football Jig in 1/2oz Green Pumpkin is a structure-crawling workhorse built to provoke bites from bass holding tight to deep-water cover. Football jigs excel where traditional round heads struggle—their keeled design lets you drag them confidently over rocks, logs, and irregular bottom without hanging up. This jig combines that proven football head shape with a medium-heavy wire hook engineered to set cleanly and securely on the take. Green Pumpkin is a versatile, natural choice that matches crawdads and other forage in a wide range of water conditions, making it equally at home in murky reservoirs or clear lakes.

The 1/2oz weight hits a practical middle ground—heavy enough to reach deeper structure and maintain bottom contact in moving water, light enough to fish without excessive fatigue. The skirt design adds visual appeal and motion that draws reaction bites even from pressured fish. Whether you're working deep drop-offs, navigating rocky points, or probing submerged timber, this jig gives you the confidence to fish hard bottom with minimal snagging.

Built by War Eagle's pro staff anglers, the Pro Football Jig reflects real-world testing and feedback from tournament competitors and serious bass hunters. It's a no-nonsense choice for anglers who want to spend more time fishing structure and less time re-tying.

Key Features

• Keeled football head design for smooth, snag-resistant crawling over deep structure
• Medium-heavy wire hook for secure hook sets and solid mouth penetration
• 1/2oz weight balances depth capability with ease of use
• Green Pumpkin color matches natural crawdad forage in most water conditions
• Designed and tested by War Eagle pro staff anglers

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a football jig best for?

Football jigs are designed to crawl cleanly over deep-water structure—rocks, laydowns, and irregular bottom—without constant snagging. The keeled head keeps the jig upright and moving forward, making it ideal for dragging slowly across hard bottom and around obstacles where bass key in on crawdad forage.

When should I use Green Pumpkin?

Green Pumpkin is a natural, realistic color that mimics crawdads and other bottom-dwelling forage across a broad range of conditions. It works well in everything from stained to clear water and is especially effective when crawdads are the primary forage in your lake or river.

Is the 1/2oz size good for deep water?

The 1/2oz weight provides solid depth capability and bottom contact, particularly in deeper structure and moving water. It's heavy enough to fish confidently in 15–30 feet and beyond, yet light enough to avoid excessive casting fatigue during a long day on the water.

What kind of hook does this jig have?

The War Eagle Pro Football Jig features a medium-heavy wire hook. This gauge is strong enough to drive deep and secure on a solid hookset, keeping fish pinned through the fight while handling the stress of fishing heavy cover.