02/12/2026
Jig bite right now? Reds and Oranges!
A jig imitates a crawfish. And late winter into early spring, crawfish aren’t that dull brown/green everybody pictures. They’re getting brighter.
In colder months, crawfish burrow into red clay and mud. That red sediment and diet darkens and intensifies their shell color.
So when bass are keying on craws this time of year, they’re often seeing something with a vibrant red hue, not a washed-out brown.
That’s where Spicy Pepper comes in. It’s not loud for the sake of catching fishermen. It’s a deep, natural red that mirrors what crawfish actually look like when they’re active in cold water and early spring transitions.
If you’re dragging any type of jig, pitching laydowns, or slow-rolling through chunk rock in 45–55° water, a red-based jig isn’t just a “spring thing.” It’s about biology.
Match what they’re eating.
Tie on Spicy Pepper.
