Reaction 9.99 Jigs Review
Our verdict
The Reaction 9.99 Jigs pack 5 lead swing jigs at 3/8 ounce in black for $9.98, working out to about $2 per jig. A 4.7 star rating across 111 reviews, tied for the top score in this comparison, makes it a strong pick for anglers who work a swing jig through cover.
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Bass anglers who fish a swing jig technique and want a lead, 3/8 ounce jig sized for moderate depths and cover, sold in a small 5-piece pack rather than a large bulk assortment.
Skip if
Skip this pack if you need a bulk supply of jig heads or a lighter finesse weight, since this comes as only 5 pieces at a fixed 3/8 ounce, unlike bulk options such as the Trout 87699's 150-piece kit.
- Material Lead
- Weight 0.38 Ounces
- Technique Swing Jig
- Size 3/8 oz
- Color Black
- Pieces 5
- Priced 17% below the category median ($11.99 across 45 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 111 owner ratings
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Popularity1.3/5
111 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
A swing jig is meant to pivot and swim through the water column as it is retrieved, and the Reaction 9.99 Jigs are built specifically around that technique with a lead head weighing 3/8 ounce in a black color. At $9.98 for 5 pieces, the per-jig cost works out to about $2, which is a small-batch price point compared with the 75 and 135 piece bulk packs also in this comparison.
The 3/8 ounce weight matches the Strike TGSJ38-234's 3/8 ounce size, though that jig ships as a single piece for $5.99 rather than a 5-pack. Lead construction gives this jig a dense, compact profile at that weight, useful for getting a swing jig down through moderate cover without needing a bulky head.
At 4.7 stars across 111 reviews with 100+ bought last month, the rating ties the Z-MAN 003341's 4.7 stars, the highest score in this comparison, though on a smaller review base of 111 versus 439. It also beats the Strike TGSJ38-234's 4.5 stars and the Trout 87699's 4.6 stars, suggesting a well-regarded jig within a smaller buyer pool.
Pros
- 4.7 star rating across 111 reviews ties the Z-MAN 003341 for the top score in this comparison
- 3/8 ounce lead head matches the Strike TGSJ38-234's weight for moderate-depth cover work
- Swing jig design built for a swimming, pivoting retrieve through cover
- 5 pieces per pack at $9.98 gives a spare or two without buying a full bulk kit
- 100+ bought last month shows steady ongoing demand
- Lead construction keeps the head compact and dense at 3/8 ounce
Cons
- 111 reviews is a smaller sample than the Trout 87699's 1,808 or the Z-MAN 003341's 439
- Only 5 pieces per pack, far fewer than the Trout 87699's 150 or the 135 A-(135) kit
- Fixed 3/8 ounce weight and black color offer no size or color options within the pack
- At roughly $2 per jig, the per-unit cost is higher than bulk packs like the Crappie Fishing Jigs 75Pcs-1/32
- Bought-last-month figure of 100+ trails the Trout 87699's 400+
Specifications
| Material | Lead |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.38 Ounces |
| Technique | Swing Jig |
| Size | 3/8 oz |
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 5 |
Performance notes
A swing jig is designed to hinge or pivot at the head so the trailer swims and kicks on a steady retrieve rather than dragging flat along the bottom, which is a different action than a standard stationary jig head. At 3/8 ounce, this jig carries enough weight to get down through moderate current or light cover without sinking too fast to maintain that swimming action, putting it in the same weight class as the Strike TGSJ38-234. Lead construction is denser than the plastic or synthetic heads used in some of the other jigs compared here, which keeps the head smaller and more compact at the same 3/8 ounce weight. Sold in a 5-piece pack rather than a large bulk kit, this jig is priced and sized more like a specialty technique bait than an everyday restock item.
What buyers say
A 4.7 star rating across 111 reviews ties this jig with the Z-MAN 003341 for the highest average score in this comparison, ahead of the Trout 87699's 4.6 stars and the Strike TGSJ38-234's 4.5 stars. The review count of 111 is modest next to the Z-MAN's 439 or the Trout 87699's 1,808, which fits a smaller 5-piece specialty pack rather than a high-volume bulk listing. The 100+ bought-last-month figure keeps pace with most of the other jigs in this comparison, short of the Trout 87699's 400+, suggesting a steady base of anglers who specifically seek out the swing jig technique rather than a broad, high-turnover item.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a swing jig, and how is it different from a standard jig?
A swing jig is built to hinge at the head so the trailer swims and kicks as it is retrieved, rather than dragging flat like a standard jig. The Reaction 9.99 Jigs are marketed specifically for that swimming action, at a 3/8 ounce lead weight in black.
How many jigs come in the Reaction 9.99 pack, and what does each one cost?
The pack includes 5 pieces for $9.98, which works out to about $2 per jig. That is a higher per-unit cost than bulk packs like the 135 A-(135) kit, but typical for a specialty technique jig sold in a smaller quantity.
How does the rating compare to other jigs in this lineup?
At 4.7 stars across 111 reviews, it ties the Z-MAN 003341 for the top score in this comparison, ahead of the Trout 87699's 4.6 stars and the Strike TGSJ38-234's 4.5 stars, though its review count is smaller than either of those two listings.