Summer · Updated April 2026
Best Ice Jigs for Panfish
Ice fishing for panfish is a game of small jigs and big sensitivity. A 1/64 to 1/32 oz tungsten jig tipped with a tiny plastic or live wax worm catches more crappie, bluegill, and perch than any other presentation. Tungsten sinks faster than lead at the same size, gets you to fish quicker, and shows tighter on the rod tip. These are the ice jigs that fill buckets through Great Lakes hardwater.
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Our Top Pick
30-pack hand-tied marabou jigs in multiple weights and colors for steelhead, trout, and panfish fishing.
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Buyer's Guide
Tungsten over lead
Tungsten is twice as dense as lead — a 1/32 oz tungsten jig is half the size of the same-weight lead jig. Smaller profile, faster drop, more bites in pressured water.
Plastic vs live bait
Tip with a maggot, wax worm, or spike for the highest bite count. Plastics (Maki, Trigger X) work for active fish and let you cover water faster.
Color: bright and natural
Glow chartreuse, glow pink, and natural perch are the workhorse colors. Glow patterns excel in low-light and deep water.
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