The Northland Smeltinator Jig helped Jeff “Gussy” Gustafson win the 2023 Bassmaster Classic by perfectly mimicking slender baitfish like smelt and shiners when used with the “moping” technique over suspended smallmouth bass. Featuring a sharp Gamakatsu hook, 3D eyes, sculpted gill plates, and a ribbed baitkeeper that holds plastics securely without tearing, the Smeltinator delivers a realistic profile for pressured fish and excels with forward-facing sonar presentations.
