Bandit Lures · Walleye Lures
Bandit Walleye Deep
Best for: The Great Lakes and big reservoir troller targeting suspended fish 20 ft and deeper.
Under $50
Northland Fishing Tackle · Walleye Lures
Northland Fire-Ball Jig
The reference short-shank jig for minnow fishing across the upper Midwest. The main tradeoff is short shank is a poor match for dressing with plastics.
Best for: The live bait jigger dragging or pitching minnows on rocks, breaks, and river current seams.
Under $50 · retailer confirms current transaction details
Decision brief
What earns attention, and what asks for care.
No invented review score. The current record exposes the use case, specifications, strengths, and tradeoffs that are actually supported.
Why it works
- The reference short-shank jig for minnow fishing across the upper Midwest
- Hooks short-striking fish that a long-shank jig misses
- Huge color range including glow and UV finishes
Watch for
- Short shank is a poor match for dressing with plastics
- Painted heads chip when banged on rock
Catalog record
Specifications at a glance.
- Price band
- Under $50
- Editorial score
- Pending firsthand review
- Design
- Short-shank, wide-gap live bait jig
- Rigging
- Compact head lets minnows ride naturally with hook near the head
- Weights
- Multiple weights from panfish-light to deep river sizes
Nearby decisions
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Best for: The troller building a full spread of proven cranks without spending Rapala money on every rod.
Under $50
Northland Fishing Tackle · Walleye Lures
Northland Butterfly Blade Super Death Rig
Best for: The finesse troller pulling crawlers at half a mile per hour over deep structure in midsummer.
Under $50
Product FAQ
Before you move to the retailer.
Who is the Northland Fire-Ball Jig best for?
The live bait jigger dragging or pitching minnows on rocks, breaks, and river current seams.
What stands out about the Northland Fire-Ball Jig?
The reference short-shank jig for minnow fishing across the upper Midwest. The main tradeoff to weigh is short shank is a poor match for dressing with plastics.
Why does Sportsman Authority show a price band for the Northland Fire-Ball Jig?
Retail price, seller, configuration, and availability can change. Sportsman Authority uses an editorial price band and sends shoppers to the retailer for the current transaction details.
Where can I compare the Northland Fire-Ball Jig with other walleye lures?
Use the Walleye Lures category page to compare the current researched shelf by best use, specifications, strengths, tradeoffs, photography status, and retailer path.