At this point, all Northeast anglers are fully aware of the durability and effectiveness of the amazing EXO Jig from GameOn Lures, but if you’ve been secretly wishing for a bigger, heavier version, your prayers have been answered!
These heavyweight EXOs are guaranteed to bridge the gap between inshore and offshore, with the profile to attract bigger inshore gamefish like trophy stripers, the heft to reach greater depths for sulking knothead sea bass or doormat fluke, and the grit to stand up to offshore species like bluefin tuna.
Over the years, GameOn Lures has received a ton of requests from the fishing community asking them to develop a larger size to fit into the popular EXO Jig family. Whether your goal is to punch through an onshore gale to reach a distant albie blitz, to sink it down to deep structure for a 5-pound sea bass or to fire it into an offshore melee of bluefin mashing on sand eels, this new jig is built for you! So far, the EXO Heavy is being offered in four distinct patterns, featuring two fishy new colors alongside two more established crowd favorites.
The versatility of these jigs is virtually endless. The compact profile allows the 3-ounce model to cast like a bullet into a headwind while also offering the necessary weight to cut through powerful currents and quickly reach fish holding deeper in the water column. It is the ideal single-lure solution for firing long-distance casts at breaking, fast-moving pelagics like bonito and false albacore, or working the bottom for aggressive predators.
The secret to this lure’s legendary toughness lies in GameOn’s proprietary EXO-skeleton construction. The design combines a virtually shatter-proof transparent polymer shell with a rugged metal core for unmatched durability. Traditional epoxy and resin jigs are notorious for cracking, chipping, or completely shattering after impacts with rocks, docks boat hulls, or encounters with toothy bluefish. Like its lighter predecessors, the EXO Heavy overcomes these vulnerabilities thanks to the construction processes described above, these jigs are engineered to withstand multiple seasons of hard fishing while maintaining the natural and lifelike appearance that draws strikes from an array of Northeast species.
GameOn didn’t cut any corners when it comes to brute strength either. Each EXO Heavy features heavy-duty, thru-wire construction to ensure that the all-important connection between you and the fish never fails. They come rigged with a heavy-duty split ring and an ultra-sharp, 4X VMC Inline Single Hook, putting all the advantages in the hands of the angler; a single hook offers less leverage, a larger gap and a sharper point, leading to more fish landed at the end of the day (and season). These new heavyweights are rigged and ready to crush both your favorite inshore and offshore species, so make sure to grab yours at your local tackle shop or online before you hit the water this weekend! The EXO Jig Heavy weighs in at 3 ounces, measures 6 inches, comes in silver, electric chicken and new colors sand eel and pink glow, and retails for $15.99.
