EquipmentFishing Lure
Jig
The Jig is a reusable fishing lure in DayZ that can be attached to a Fishing Rod or Simple Fishing Rod without adding an Earthworm. It takes 1 inventory slot, weighs 15 g, has 18 durability, and can be found in Farm and Fishing loot locations.
Quick item summary
CategoryEquipment
SubcategoryFishing Lure
Repair withNone
Size1 slot
Weight15 g
Quick answer
The Jig is an artificial fishing lure in DayZ used with a Fishing Rod or Simple Fishing Rod. Unlike standard fishing hooks, it attracts fish without requiring an Earthworm, making it a convenient all-in-one option when bait is unavailable. It can be found in Farm and Fishing loot and has 18 durability.
In-game description
“Fishing lure that efficiently attracts different types of fish.”
Main Uses
- Use as an artificial fishing lure
- Fish without attaching an Earthworm
- Attach to a Fishing Rod
- Attach to a Simple Fishing Rod
- Catch fish as a survival food source
- Keep as a ready-to-use alternative to baited fishing hooks
How to use this item
Attach the Jig to a Fishing Rod
Attach the Jig directly to a Fishing Rod or Simple Fishing Rod without adding bait.
- Find a Jig in Farm or Fishing loot.
- Find a Fishing Rod or craft a Simple Fishing Rod.
- Attach the Jig to the rod's fishing attachment slot.
- Move to a valid body of water.
- Use the fishing action to begin catching fish.
Fish without an Earthworm
The Jig works as a complete lure and does not need an Earthworm attached before use.
- Equip a Fishing Rod or Simple Fishing Rod with the Jig.
- Go to freshwater or saltwater where fishing is available.
- Begin fishing normally.
- Watch the Jig's condition during repeated use.
- Replace it after it becomes ruined.
How to get Jig
- Search Farm loot locations.
- Search Fishing loot locations.
- Check fishing-related areas and rural utility buildings.
- Loot players carrying fishing supplies.
Spawn info
FarmFishingUnknown
- • The Jig is found in Farm and Fishing loot.
- • It does not require an Earthworm or other bait.
- • It can be attached to a Fishing Rod or Simple Fishing Rod.
- • It takes 1 inventory slot.
- • It weighs 15 g.
- • It has 18 durability.
- • It was introduced with DayZ update 1.26.
Important notes
- The Jig is an artificial fishing lure.
- It does not require an Earthworm or other bait.
- It can be attached directly to a Fishing Rod or Simple Fishing Rod.
- It is useful when no Earthworms are available.
- It is found in Farm and Fishing loot.
- Its listed rarity is unknown.
- It has 18 durability.
- It takes 1 inventory slot.
- It weighs 15 g.
- It was introduced with DayZ update 1.26.
- It cannot be repaired.