Hawken Aerojig Hackle Jig - Steelhead & Salmon
5.0(1)The Aerojig Hackle Jigs are designed for the demanding conditions of steelhead float fishing in clear midwinter rivers and cold high-elevation lakes where fish are spooky and presentation accuracy matters most.
5 of 6 colors in stock
In stock: 16 available
Flame
1
$3.49
- 30 day returns
About this product
The Aerojig Hackle Jigs are designed for the demanding conditions of steelhead float fishing in clear midwinter rivers and cold high-elevation lakes where fish are spooky and presentation accuracy matters most. Natural hackle fiber construction produces a breathing, pulsating action on every drift that marabou and synthetic alternatives can’t match in cold water. Available in 6 proven color patterns including black/red, flame, and purple/pink, the combinations proven across Pacific Northwest and California steelhead and trout river fisheries.
Questions and answers
What is the Hawken Aerojig Hackle Jig?
The Aerojig Hackle Jig from Hawken Fishing is a hackle-feather jig built for steelhead and salmon. The soft hackle breathes and pulses in the current, giving a lifelike look on the drop. It comes in six colors, including Black/Red, Flame, Pro Pink, and Nightmare.
What colors does the Aerojig Hackle Jig come in?
This jig comes in six colors: Black/Red #07, Flame, Purple/Pink #11, Pro Pink #29, Red/Black #47, and Nightmare #63. Match brighter pinks and Flame for stained or low-light water, and lean on the darker Black/Red or Nightmare once the water clears up.
How do you fish the Aerojig for trout?
On Rufus Woods Reservoir, guide Austin Moser cast and pitched the Aerojig to sighted triploid trout, watching them rise off the bottom to eat it. He also suspended it under a Hawken Aero-Float slip bobber, set within one to two feet of the bottom.
Can I tip the Aerojig with a soft bait?
Yes. Austin Moser trims a Trix Minnow tail, cuts it pointed and hydrodynamic, then threads it straight on the jig hook for added attraction. On the catch-and-release Rufus Woods fishery he ran no bait or scent, using only the trimmed soft-plastic tail.
What fish can I target with the Aerojig?
It is built for steelhead and salmon, and guides also use it for big trout. Austin Moser fishes it for Rufus Woods triploids, both cast to visible fish and hung under a slip float. The breathing hackle draws strikes on a slow, natural fall.
What soft bait pairs with the Aerojig Hackle Jig?
Pair it with Trix Minnows 3 inch soft bait in the 5-pack. Guide Austin Moser trims a Minnow tail and threads it onto the jig hook for added action and profile, a proven combo for sight-fishing triploid trout on Rufus Woods.
