Johnny Jigs Flat Back Slow Pitch Jigs

The Johnny Jigs Flat Back Slow Pitch Jigs are precision-crafted to deliver a crisp, fluttering action that’s deadly in vertical presentations. Built with a signature flat back and compact profile, these jigs are designed to fall with a wide, erratic flutter that mimics a dying baitfish—perfect for enticing reaction strikes from bottom dwellers and mid-water predators alike. Whether you’re targeting snapper, grouper, or tuna, the Flat Back’s profile and action make it a go-to in any slow pitch arsenal.

Smart Design for Efficient Sinking and Retrieval

The flat-backed construction gives these jigs a unique hydrodynamic edge, allowing them to descend quickly while still maintaining a horizontal flutter. This means you can reach target depth efficiently, then engage the jig with short, controlled lifts that make it dart, tumble, and pause—exactly the kind of movement that triggers aggressive bites in pressured or finicky fish. The center-balanced weight distribution keeps the jig in the strike zone longer during each lift-and-drop cycle.

Proven Colors and Versatile Weights

Available in a variety of proven color patterns like Watermelon, Silver Glow, Blue Pink, and Pink, the Flat Back series provides visual appeal for a range of water conditions and species. These jigs come in multiple weights, allowing anglers to adapt to different depths, currents, and wind conditions with confidence. Whether you’re fishing shallower reefs or probing deep structure offshore, there’s a Flat Back to match the conditions.

Durable Finish, Ready to Rig

Johnny Jigs has built the Flat Back jigs with durability in mind. Each model features a tough, high-gloss finish that holds up to toothy bites and repeated impacts with rocky bottoms. Pair them with your favorite assist hooks and braided line, and you’re ready for serious jigging—whether that’s slow-pitch style with a dedicated rod or vertical drops from a more conventional setup.

Precision Tools for Serious Jigging Anglers

For slow pitch enthusiasts and offshore jigging newcomers alike, the Johnny Jigs Flat Back offers a user-friendly, high-performance option with the kind of design detail that makes a difference. These jigs are engineered for control, versatility, and bite-triggering action—helping you fish smarter, stay in the zone longer, and hook up more consistently on every drop.

Free Standard Shipping on Orders of $100

Orders of $100 or more will receive free standard shipping (3-5 business days) within the Continental US (Gift cards excluded). Your order must ship in a single box and have a dimensional weight of no greater 10 lbs. Many fishing rods and other long items that have a shipping dimension of over 60" do not qualify for free shipping. See individual item for details.

Cash Returns

We do not do cash refunds! All refunds must be put on a credit card.

Credit Card & Debit Card Returns - In-Store

You have 5 days from the date of purchase to return an item for a refund. An item returned from 6 days to 30 days from the purchase date is eligible for a store credit. Item must be in brand new condition, unused, in its original packaging, and accompanied by a valid receipt. Rods must have original tags. If you do not have a receipt you will be given store credit. It is your responsibility to ask for a receipt at time of purchase.

Credit Card & Debit Card Returns - Online

You have 14 days from the date of purchase to return an item for a refund on a purchase made with a credit card or debit card online. All refunds will be issued to the original method of payment. An item returned from 15 days to 30 days from the purchase date is eligible for a store credit. Item must be in brand new condition, unused, in its original packaging, and accompanied by a valid receipt. Rods must have original tags. If you do not have a receipt you will be given store credit. It is your responsibility to ask for a receipt at time of purchase!

Please visit the Returns Center to process a return.