Any plug that has to be have its action imparted by rod movement. Most jerkbaits have very little or no action when cranked. Jig Simple lure consisting of a single hook with a lead weight moulded around it. Usually dressed with bucktail or, more often these days, a soft plastic grub or worm. Sizes vary from absolutely tiny 1/32oz ultra-lites for any small fish up to several ounces for wreck fishing at sea for cod and ling. Used originally for vertical fishing from boats over deep water. Lipless Crankbait A generic name for vibrating plugs like the Bill Norman "Rattle Trap", "Rattlin' Rapala" and many others. Usually sinkers and always with a very loud rattle. From about 3/4" up to 5". Minnow Long thin plug, usually over 4 times as long as its diameter. In pike fishing "minnow" usually refers to a shallow-diving floating plug that is retrieved with a series of fast twitches and pulls, the technique almost defines which lures are minnows.