Marabou Zig Jig fishing lures

Zig Jigs in Montana

Missouri River · Bighorn River · Madison River · Yellowstone River · Kootenai River

Fishing Montana waters

Where Zig Jigs work in Montana

We fish Montana, and our customers there do too. The Missouri River below Holter Dam and the Bighorn below Yellowtail Dam are big, cold tailwaters with lots of trout per mile. The Madison, Yellowstone and Kootenai are some of the best-known trout rivers in the country.

Those fish see a lot of flies and lures. A Zig Jig falls differently. It zig-zags on the drop like wounded prey, and about 90% of our strikes come before the jig ever reaches the bottom. Use a 1/8 oz in most current and a 3/16 or 1/4 oz in fast, deep runs.

The banner photo is the Vanilla Gorilla with a Montana brown trout caught on a Zig Jig.

Customer catches

Caught in Montana

Chris Stinson owns Vanilla Gorilla Outdoors in Billings. He sent us these rainbows that he and his customers caught on Zig Jigs.

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Why marabou

The best fishing lure for the drop

Marabou jigs are a favorite among anglers because their soft, flowing feathers create lifelike movement that mimics wounded baitfish and triggers aggressive strikes. Developed in Arkansas and perfected on the White and North Fork Rivers, Zig Jigs take this proven lure to the next level with a unique offset head that creates a natural zig-zag fall instead of dropping straight down.

This action keeps the jig in the strike zone longer and drives fish crazy. Hand-tied with premium marabou, a durable powder-coated head, and a sharp, extra-strong hook, Zig Jigs are proven to catch trout, walleye, crappie, and bass across the country.

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