The Northland Smeltinator Underspin Jig adds a smooth nickel-plated willow leaf blade to the Smeltinator Jig. The blade spins effortlessly, even with minimal jigging action or super-slow retrieve speeds. Designed to imitate slender baitfish, the Smeltinator Jig is credited with helping Bassmaster Elite Series pro Jeff Gustafson win the 2023 Bassmaster Classic.The Smeltinator jig head stands out from others due to its premium components. The Northland jigs were brought to the masses from a relationship that goes back 20 years between inventor Canadian Angler Bryan Gustafson, Jeff Gustafson (no relation), and Northland Tackle founder John Peterson. While the Smeltinator Underspin has some added flashy new features, just as with the original, it features a strong, sharp Gamakatsu hook that is highly demanded in the bass fishing tournament scene. The Northland jig head also boasts lifelike 3D holographic eyes and sculpted gill plates that create a realistic presentation and make it highly irresistible to fish. The universal ribbed baitkeeper holds your favorite plastics on the jig head and doesn't tear your bait like traditional baitkeepers.The Smeltinator Underspin Jig will hang perfectly horizontally in the water, mimicking the appearance of a shiner, smelt, or shad. A SPRO ball-bearing swivel lets the blade spin instantly in contact with the water, so your lure is flashing and flickering the whole time, with minimal jigging. This jig is used in the 'moping' technique, where a fluke or minnow-style plastic bait is placed on the jig and fished over deep-suspending smallmouth bass. The suspended smallmouth bass feed on schools of baitfish from below, making the jig's realistic presentation all the more effective. The rise of forward-facing sonar and pressured waters create the need for baitfish imitations that match the size of your lure. For small baits around 3 inches long, use a 1/0 or 2/0 hook size. Baits around 4 inches work well with 2/0 and 3/0 hooks. (This was Gussy's favored jig used to win the Bassmaster Elite Series and Bassmaster Classic on the Tennessee River.) For baits over 5 inches, use a 4/0 hook size model of these Northland Tackle underspin jigs.Premium SPRO Ball Bearing Swivel and compact nickel-plated willow blade add flash and vibrationFeatures an ultra-sharp, ultra-strong Gamakatsu hookPerfect for finicky pressured bass that don't want to commitQuantity per pack: 1