Coda Lures APEX "All Purpose" Jig

Meet the Apex — the flagship all-terrain jig from Coda Lures, handcrafted for serious anglers who expect their gear to deliver under pressure.

The Apex isn’t just another skirted jig; it’s the culmination of years of on-the-water experimentation and competitive refinement. Built around a streamlined, cover-clearing head, it excels in every discipline — flipping, casting, dragging, skipping, or swimming. It’s the one jig that should never leave your deck.

Each Apex is 100% hand-tied using wire, not rubber bands — eliminating skirt slippage and ensuring long-term durability. The dense, full-bodied skirt delivers a natural flare even when sitting still, and won’t degrade after heavy use. That means no readjusting mid-session, no fuss when it’s cold or wet, and no wasted casts due to skirt distortion.

At the business end, you’ll find a tournament-grade 4/0 OWNER Jungle Hook (4X strong) — ultra-sharp, corrosion-resistant, and built to punch cleanly through the jaw, even when you’re fishing with heavy braid in gnarly cover.

Designed for four-season effectiveness, the Apex works in pre-spawn transitions, summer ledge patterns, fall ambush zones, and winter finesse situations. The head glides through brush, skips effortlessly under docks, and stays upright as it crawls through rock and shell beds.

Head Design:

• Compact, streamlined shape for multi-use applications




• Glides through vegetation and wood cover




• Flat underside aids in skipping and helps the bait stay upright on the bottom




• Powder-coated finish resists chipping and ensures visual integrity after contact with hard cover

Hook:

• 4/0 OWNER Jungle Hook, 4X strong




• Chemically sharpened with a wide gap for strong hookups




• Forged for power; holds up to braid and hard hooksets




• Ideal balance of strength and speed for flipping and long-range hook penetration

Skirt Construction:

• Hand-tied with copper wire, not bands




• Premium silicone strands with consistent length and thickness




• Full flare design for maximum visual and hydrodynamic impact




• Skirt holds shape even after dozens of fish and long-term use




• Tied directly to the collar for zero-slip performance

Weight Options:

• 1/4 oz: Shallow cover, finesse flipping, dock skipping




• 3/8 oz: General purpose — your do-it-all choice for moderate depth and retrieve control




• 1/2 oz: Deeper water, faster presentations, current, and heavier trailers

The Apex is tailor-made for precision flipping into brush, reeds, laydowns, or tight shoreline targets. Its compact profile slips in clean, and the wire-tied skirt flares to provoke reaction strikes even on a vertical fall.

• Best used with a short, underhand pitch or controlled vertical flip




• Match with a Barracuda Baits chunk or craw trailer for added displacement




• Use braid or heavy fluorocarbon and a heavy-action rod to extract fish from cover quickly

Perfect for offshore humps, ledges, or transitional zones. The Apex rides bottom with stability and transmits subtle changes in structure. Add occasional hops or slow rolls to keep the skirt working.

• Best with a Barracuda Baits craw or creature trailer to exaggerate motion




• Works great as a “slow-hopper” during cold fronts or post-frontal conditions




• Ideal in 6–20 foot depth where fish stage or suspend along breaks

Throw the Apex on grass edges or over shallow flats and retrieve at a steady pace. The skirt flows with a natural rhythm, especially when paired with a slim trailer.

• Use a slim Barracuda Baits paddle tail to simulate baitfish




• Mix in rod twitches or burn-and-kill retrieves during active periods




• Ideal in post-spawn and fall when fish are hunting mobile prey

Skip it under docks, pontoons, and tree limbs where pressured fish hide. The jig’s flat sides and compact build make it an excellent skipping candidate.

• Use with a soft-plastic chunk or compact creature trailer




• Ideal on sunny days or around boat docks in the summer




• Side-arm roll casts or skipping baitcaster setups recommended