Jigs ZD-S42G-7ASO Spoons Review
Our verdict
The Jigs ZD-S42G-7ASO spoon set costs $9.29 for five 30g metal jigs across mixed colors, backed by a 4.6 star rating over 50 reviews and 200+ bought last month. That rating tops the Johnson SM11/8-GLD's 4.4 stars, though its 50 reviews trail every comparison spoon here, making it a promising but less proven budget jig pick.
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Anglers who want a jig-style metal spoon at 30 grams, 1.06 oz, per piece for casting to mixed species, and who like having five colors on hand in one $9.29 five-piece set without paying for a single heavier spoon.
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Skip it if you want the deepest review history available, since the Johnson SM3/4-GLD carries 426 reviews and the Berkley SM1/2-GLD carries 393, both far ahead of this jig's 50 reviews despite its higher star average.
- Material Metal
- Technique Jig Hook
- Size 30g-1.06oz/pcs
- Color 5 Mixed Colors
- Pieces 5
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 50 owner ratings
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Popularity2.5/5
50 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
Casting a jig at different depths and water clarity usually means swapping colors and weights between spots, which is where a five-color pack earns its keep. The Jigs ZD-S42G-7ASO set puts five metal spoons at 30 grams, about 1.06 ounces per piece, into one $9.29 order aimed at jig-style fishing across mixed conditions.
At 4.6 stars across 50 reviews, this spoon rates higher than the Johnson SM11/8-GLD's 4.4 stars over 191 reviews, though its review count is the smallest of the four spoons compared here. The Johnson SM3/4-GLD holds 426 reviews at 4.6 stars and the Berkley SM1/2-GLD holds 393 reviews at 4.7 stars, both with a longer sales history than this jig set. Where the Jigs set stands apart is weight and piece count, at 30g per piece and five pieces per set versus the single-lure Johnson and Berkley spoons.
With 200+ bought last month, demand already matches the Johnson SM11/8-GLD's own 200+ figure, so this newer entrant is not lagging on sales even if its review count still is. For anglers who want a heavier 30g jig with color variety and are comfortable with a 50-review sample size, the $9.29 price and 4.6 star average make it a reasonable pick.
Pros
- Rates 4.6 stars, higher than the Johnson SM11/8-GLD's 4.4 stars in this comparison.
- Five pieces per set at 30g, 1.06 oz, each gives more weight and casting distance than the single 1/8 oz to 1/2 oz spoons compared here.
- 200+ bought last month matches the pace of the established Johnson SM11/8-GLD.
- Metal build with a jig hook technique suited to active jigging retrieves.
- Five mixed colors in one set for $9.29.
Cons
- 50 reviews is the smallest sample of the four spoons in this comparison, well behind the Johnson SM3/4-GLD's 426 and Berkley's 393.
- No specific target species listed, unlike the Johnson SM11/8-GLD which lists Fish as a target.
- At 30g, 1.06 oz, per piece, it is heavier than finesse anglers casting light setups may want.
- No stainless or corrosion-specific material note beyond a general Metal spec.
Specifications
| Material | Metal |
|---|---|
| Technique | Jig Hook |
| Size | 30g-1.06oz/pcs |
| Color | 5 Mixed Colors |
| Pieces | 5 |
Performance notes
A 30 gram jig, close to 1.06 ounces per piece, sits in the middle weight range for casting spoons, heavier than the 1/8 oz or 1/2 oz finesse spoons and lighter than the Johnson SM11/8-GLD's 1-1/8 ounce. That weight helps it cut through wind and reach depth faster on the drop, which matters for jig hook technique where the strike often comes on the fall rather than the retrieve. Five mixed colors per set means switching patterns between stained water and clear water without re-rigging with a new package, useful on multi-spot trips. The plain Metal build spec does not specify an alloy, so treating it like a standard steel spoon and rinsing after saltwater use is a sensible precaution. With five pieces per $9.29 order, losing a jig or two to structure over a session does not end the supply the way a single-lure spoon purchase would.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star average across 50 reviews reads as a strong early signal, better than the Johnson SM11/8-GLD's 4.4 stars over a much larger 191-review base. The gap in review count next to the Johnson SM3/4-GLD's 426 and the Berkley SM1/2-GLD's 393 suggests this jig set is newer to market rather than less liked. What lines up with an established product is the 200+ bought last month figure, identical in tier to the Johnson SM11/8-GLD's own 200+ pace, meaning current buyers are choosing it at the same rate as a spoon with nearly four times the review history. That combination points to a listing still building its review base while already selling at a comparable clip.
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Frequently asked questions
How heavy is the Jigs ZD-S42G-7ASO spoon?
Each piece is listed at 30 grams, about 1.06 ounces, which sits between the lighter 1/2 oz Berkley spoon and the heavier 1-1/8 ounce Johnson SM11/8-GLD in this comparison. That mid weight helps it cast reasonably far while still working on a jig hook drop retrieve.
How many reviews does this spoon set have?
It has 50 reviews at a 4.6 star average, fewer than the 191, 426, and 393 reviews behind the three Johnson and Berkley spoons compared here. The rating is competitive, but buyers should note it has a shorter track record than those established models.
What colors does the five-piece set include?
The listing describes the set as five mixed colors without naming each one individually in the spec sheet. That variety is meant to cover different water clarity and light conditions in a single $9.29 purchase rather than locking anglers into one finish for every trip.