Randall Tharp Flipping Jig

I don’t think there is a better tool to catch a big bass than a flipping jig. I have been obsessed with building the perfect jig my entire career. I have designed several for various companies and hand-built thousands in my garage. There are a lot of good ones out there but all have been limited by one thing, the hook.

Ark has given me the opportunity to design a flipping jig and we started this process by designing the perfect hook - which is the backbone of my best work to date. We have created an o’shaughnessy bend, thin wire, 30 degree jig hook with a super slick coating applied to the raw hook. This hook is sharper, stronger, and penetrates better than any jig hook I have ever used.

I took this hook and matched it with a traditional ’sparkie” style head that I have been hand-pouring for years. I removed the lead on the shank to position weight as far forward as possible to achieve that perfect, vertical fall. I added a single wire, trailer keeper on the top of the shank so it will not interfere with this jig sliding through heavy cover with a chunk hanging on the back. We have a stiff weed guard inserted at the perfect angle so the jig comes through cover but collapses upon taking a bite to deliver the needle sharp hook point. A hand tied skirt in my favorite colors plus a chip proof paint job complete this jig making it the best flipping jig ever produced and available for you.

Now, tie on my jig and go to work! Enjoy.

Randall Tharp