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GAPEN’S ALWAYS RELIABLE
Lure
THE BIG JIG
The Gapen crew has fished the saltwaters of Alaska
with fantastic results on all bottom fish using the 1 1 /2 oz.
and 3 oz. Big Jigs. Ask any of them when you call in your order (toll-free number: 877-623-
2099) about the successes they achieved when the Big Jigs were worked in water from 70’ to
170’ deep. They’ll tell you that this jig need only be dropped to the bottom, then jigged repeatedly
as its reeled in for great results on all saltwater bottom fish.
THE GIRLS PUT A HURT ON
ALASKA’S BOTTOM FISH
WITH BIG JIGS
Jen
with a
Halibut
UPC &
Order # Color Size
18148 White 1 1 /2 oz.
18141 Yellow 1 1 /2 oz.
18142 Black 1 1 /2 oz.
18143 Chartreuse 1 1 /2 oz.
18144 Silver Glitter 1 1 /2 oz.
18145 Gold Glitter 1 1 /2 oz.
18146 Purple Glitter 1 1 /2 oz.
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18147 Orange 1 1 /2 oz.
NOTE: NEW SIZE
18250 White 3 oz.
18251 Yellow 3 oz.
18252 Black 3 oz.
18253 Chartreuse 3 oz.
18254 Silver Glitter 3 oz.
18255 Gold Glitter 3 oz.
18256 Purple Glitter 3 oz.
18257 Orange 3 oz
$ 6 95
Debbie
with a
Black
Seabass
EACH
with an
extra tail
$
7 95
EACH
with an
extra tail
COLd WATER ‘JumBO’
Flathead Cats
ON THE ‘BIG JIG’
Each winter season, when water temperature falls
beneath 45˚ there comes a migration of huge flathead cats to
the structure below the large lock & dam systems of North
America. They force in on any deepwater structure, (a pocket
or hole) directly downriver from the dam. Though water
temps are extremely cold, these huge fish continue to feed.
This is where the BIG JIG comes in play. By vertically
working the Big Jig slowly among these tightly schooled
fish the knowing angler will take more than his share of
trophies. Look for water depth from 18’ to 24’ in an area
directly behind a structure such as a wingdam or lift in
river bottom. Choose days which are sunny, after a
warmup in air temperature. If you are hearty enough
there’s huge flatheads there for the taking.
This 9” twist style jig works on all large gamefish
which normally can be caught with a jig style lure. The
hooks are heavy duty and can be used in salt water as well
as fresh. Excellent jig on striper, lake trout, northern
pike, muskie, and even large trophy walleye and largemouth
bass. Saltwater species such as tarpon, amberjack, tuna
and yellow tailed jack find this lure attractive.
HUGE FISH = 3 OZ. BIG JIGS
3 OZ. BIG JIGS = 150 FT. OF dEPTH
WHICH EQuALS 50 FEET PER ONE OuNCE
‘THE MONSTER FISH FORMULA’
65 years ago when I guided northern Ontario we were always asked what lures tourists should
bring to catch trophy pike and lake trout . . . our consistent & continual answer was: “BIG BAITS
CATCH BIG FISH”!
It was a truth which my guests proved out day after day. Small lures, for the most part, catch
average-sized or small fish. Think about it!!! A 30 lb. pike’s stomach often contains a 3 lb. pike or walleye.
A 30 lb. lake trout, when stomach contents are examined will give up a 3 lb. - 4 lb. whitefish.
If you need further proof . . . monster lake trout, halibut, grouper or striper come out of water
depths from 60 ft. - 150 ft. Try getting a 1/2 oz. - 1 oz. lure down to these trophies. It can be done but
usually the line, rod and reel are too light to land such a fish from these depths. It takes 20 - 50 lb. test
line to horse these brutes to the surface. And, it takes
a large, heavy lure to get down and attract an edible
target. So, the 3 oz. Big Jig is ideal to do the job.
‘Bobber’ Anne
with a
Rockfish
Debbie
with a
Yellow eye
Rockfish
TIP: To add enticement to your Big Jig try placing
a narrow strip of belly fat (8” - 10”) cut from
a previously caught fish. Hook it by one end, let
it dangle out behind or beside the large twist tail
on the Big Jig. Now you’ve added a scent to the
already attractive lure.
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