Grim Pilchard Widowmaker Jig
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AnglerCo Widowmaker Jig – Grim Pilchard Slow Pitch Jig for Reef Predators
Nothing triggers a feeding frenzy like a wounded pilchard—and the Grim Pilchard Widowmaker Jig nails that profile perfectly. With its silvery baitfish pattern and tuned flutter action, this slow pitch jig is built to fool the smartest reef predators into committing. If they eat pilchards, they’ll eat this.
Why It Triggers Aggression
- Pilchard-Match Pattern: Silvery, natural baitfish coloring that perfectly mimics the #1 forage species in coastal waters.
- Slow Pitch Flutter: Balanced center of gravity produces a wide, hypnotic flutter on the fall—irresistible to snapper, grouper, and amberjack.
- Confidence Bait: When fish are picky and won’t commit to flashy colors, the Grim Pilchard gets the bite every time.
Built to Take Hits
- Assist Pro Hooks: Rigged with AnglerCo Assist Pro Jig Hooks that hold up when the big boys move in.
- Hard-Coated Finish: Built to resist tooth marks, rocks, and repeated abuse.
- Deep Drop Ready: Fast sinking design with flutter tuned for depth and structure fishing.
Product Specs
- Weights: 30g, 70g, 100g, 150g, 200g, 300g, 400g, 500g, 600g
- Color: Grim Pilchard (natural silver baitfish)
- Rigging: Tail-mounted for aggressive, forward motion. 30g can also be tied to the nose to cast and retrieve
- Hardware: AnglerCo Assist Pro Jig Hooks (also sold separately)
- 30g Setup: Single assist hook
- 70g–600g Setup: Dual assist hooks
Frequently Asked Questions
IS THIS A SLOW PITCH JIG?
Absolutely—it’s weighted and balanced for slow pitch jigging with precise flutter and vertical control.
WHAT MAKES THE GRIM PILCHARD COLOR EFFECTIVE?
Pilchards are the most common forage fish in nearshore and offshore waters. This pattern matches what predators eat every single day—no learning curve, just instant recognition and commitment.
HOW SHOULD I RIG IT?
Rig it from the tail to get a sharp, head-first dart and flutter. That motion mimics a fleeing baitfish in real danger.
Fishing the 30g? Tie it to the tail to slow pitch jig it, or tie it to the nose to cast and retrieve.
DOES IT COME WITH HOOKS?
Yes. Every jig comes rigged with AnglerCo Assist Pro Jig Hooks. The 30g comes with a single assist hook, and the 70g–600g come with dual assist hooks. Need replacements or extras? Assist Pro Jig Hooks are also sold separately.
WHAT SIZE SHOULD I FISH?
A good starting point under normal conditions is roughly 1 gram of jig weight per foot of water:
- 30g = around 30 feet
- 70g = around 70 feet
- 100g = around 100 feet
- 150g = around 150 feet
- 200g = around 200 feet
- 300g = around 300 feet
- 400g = around 400 feet
- 500g = around 500 feet
- 600g = around 600 feet
Adjust based on depth, current, and drift speed. If you can't stay vertical, step up in weight.
Match the Menu. Own the Reef.
The Grim Pilchard Widowmaker Jig is the ultimate match-the-hatch weapon for slow pitch anglers. When natural is the play, nothing outperforms a perfect pilchard profile at depth. Drop it. Flutter it. Reap the rewards.
I use the 100 gram Widowmaker in the Golf out of Pensacola to target reef fish. I have caught Snapper, Grouper, and Triggerfish on this jig consistantly. I primarily fish live bottom as opposed to man made reefs so I can only attest to it's effectiveness on live bottom. This jig catches fish. This weekend I pulled a double grouper with it.
Used the 150 gram Grim Widowmaker jig caught halibut in 65+ft., lingcod, sole and petrali at 250+ft. (See photos).
I will be purchasing the heavier model when going 250ft. or more. 150 gram worked well because current was light.
Grim Pilchard 150gram Widowmaker.
65ft. 20lb. Halibut
250+ft. Lingcod and Sole
Two days in a row here in west Michigan jigging kings had to take the hooks off and put a treble on just wasn’t hooking them untill I made the switch you could easily sell a ton of these on this side of state people go crazy for jigs every bait shop along the lakeshore had large variety’s and size jigs thanks again got a few pictures and a video if you want them for advertising
I ordered multiple jigs, widow maker and squid jigs. They look awesome and was hoping to use them, unfortunately Tuna trip to canyon was canceled due to a lack of fish in Hudson Canyon. Hopefully next year
The quality is top notch! I recommend it!
Haven’t been able to use them yet but they look amazing
look amazing
love it
they look amazing
great product
If I really enjoy this lure as well
Always well built. Actually over built with great hooks and split rings. Ready to go.
These are so well made I almost don’t want to fish them for fear of losing them
Definately a quality lure.
Good product but i ordered the wrong thing???
This thing absolutely slays fish from red grouper and snapper on the bottom to ajs and mahi swimming under the boat an all around great design from the shape to the reflectives and paint this jigs a secret weapon!
Very nice lure
Product quality looks great, wont be ising them until I’m back in Islamorada. I’ll let you know how well they work.
Good baite
Good baite
I can’t wait to toss this and slay The Sea Bass and Tautog
Everything looks great. Wint be used until I relocate to philippines and get my boat.
I won't use it until my tuna trip in August. I am sure it will work GREAT 👍!!!
Haven't had a chance to use it yet but it looks real and the hooks are sharp
Great product!