Best Jig for Pyramid Lake Lahontan Cutthroat
The short answer: every Pyramid Lake Lahontan cutthroat in our gallery was caught on a Super HD Zig Jig. The Super HD comes in 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 oz with 2x steel hooks, so it casts far, gets down fast and holds up to big, heavy fish.
Why the Super HD for Pyramid Lake
Pyramid Lake in Nevada is home to the Lahontan cutthroat, one of the biggest trout in North America. These fish call for a jig that casts a long way, sinks quickly in big water and won't straighten out when a heavy fish runs.
- Heavier head: gets down fast in deep water and wind.
- 2x steel hook: holds up to big, hard-fighting fish.
- Same zig-zag fall: it zig-zags like wounded prey as it drops, and about 90% of our strikes come on the drop.
Sizes
- 1/4 oz with a 1/0 hook
- 3/8 oz with a 1/0 hook
- 1/2 oz with a 2/0 hook
The 1/4 oz Super HD comes in black, white/gray, white/chartreuse and red/white. Check each product page for current colors.
How to fish it
Cast, let the jig sink on a slack line, pop the rod tip, and let it fall again while reeling in the slack. Fish usually hit on the drop, so watch your line and stay ready as the jig falls. See the full step-by-step retrieve.
Proven beyond Pyramid
Customers have also landed lake trout in Utah, salmon, and 19 saltwater species on the Super HD, including mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, redfish, roosterfish, grouper and Spanish mackerel. In Florida, Dean Franklin caught a tarpon on a 1/4 oz ginger/white Super HD.
Frequently asked questions
What jig catches Lahontan cutthroat at Pyramid Lake?
The Super HD Zig Jig. Every Pyramid Lake fish in our gallery was caught on one.
What about the Truckee River?
On the Truckee River, a 1/4 oz black Zig Jig has been working for Alex.
Will the Super HD work in salt water?
Yes. It has 2x steel hooks and has caught 19 saltwater species.