Winter Jerkbait Fishing! (All The Tricks)

Jerkbait Fishing Is Easy... If you Know The Tricks! Winter brings a new set of challenges to Jerkbait fishing and you need to adapt if you're going to be successful. Slowing down and paying attention to your cadence becomes critical, as does the baits you choose to throw. Not all baits are created equal!

The key to cold water jerkbait fishing is cadence. Taking the time to let your bait sit still in the water is how you'll draw fish up, but it requires the right baits to be able to do that. Neutrally buoyant baits that can dive near the bottom, without sinking or rising on the pause are what you're looking for. After that, it comes down to color selection.

Below you'll find links to our favorite baits for this time of year. We've included our favorite colors for each, some of our favorite hook upgrades, modifications, as well as the rods and reels we rely on to fish jerkbait effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

STANDARD JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

Colors: French Pearl US, HT Ito Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad

•Megabass Vision 110+1: https://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

Colors: French Pearl US, Killer Kawaguchi, Mat Shad

•Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Mat Shad, French Pearl OB

DEEP DIVING JERKBAITS...

•Rapala PXR Mavrik Deep: https://bit.ly/3DkIy5P

Colors: Metallic Moss Back Shiner, Matte Shad

•Shimano World Diver: https://bit.ly/3o1BwrR

Colors: Black Silver, Ghost Ayu, S Hasu

•Megabass X–Nanahan+2: https://bit.ly/48fHMSj

Colors: Kasumi Ito, French Pearl, LZ Satoshin Chiayu

SPRING TRANSITION JERKBAITS...

•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Colors: S Hasu, Black Silver, Macchiotto

•Duo Realis Raz 105: https://bit.ly/4foltw8

Colors: Prism Smelt, River Bait, Ghost Minnow

WEIGHTING AND FLOATATION...

•Storm SuspenDots: https://bit.ly/3d80ez6

•Baitsanity Tungsten Adhesive Weights: https://bit.ly/4534Fpg

•Zappu Floating Board: https://bit.ly/4gDN2Td

MEGABASS VISION 110 HOOK UPGRADES...

Split Ring Replacement– Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

110 Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

110 Junior Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp

SHIMANO JERKBAIT HOOK UPGRADES...

World Diver– Hayabusa TBL930 NRB (Size 5): https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB

Zumverno 95 SP – Hayabusa TBL930 Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/44qgm9n

Split Ring Replacement– Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

ALL AROUND JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

HIGH END JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 OneTen Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

SPINNING JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

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Jerkbait Tricks For Winter Bass Fishing!

Not all jerkbaits are created equal! Jerkbait fishing is one of the best techniques an angler can learn for Winter bass fishing. The jerk bait's ability to trigger a feed response in a bass puts it in a category by itself. However, the true potential of a jerkbait is only unlocked when you slow it down and learn to hover it for long periods in cold water.

When it comes to cold water jerkbait fishing, it's all about cadence and dive depth. It's critical that you can get your bait down to the fish, then suspend it above them to draw a strike. We're not looking for flash, sound, or aggressive movement... we're focused on perfect suspension in the water column.

Below you'll find links to our favorite baits for fishing the cold water months. We've also included our favorite replacement hooks for the Vision line of jerkbaits. Understand that you can size (up or down) to cause your bait to sink or float at different water temperatures, but the sizes we've linked are identical weight (and bouyancy) to the stock hooks.

THE JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

•Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

•Megabass Vision 110 Jr +1: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

•Megabass X–Nanahan +2: https://bit.ly/48fHMSj

JERKBAIT COLORS...

Reflective: Kasumi Ito, Ito Clear Laker, Ito Tennessee Shad

Dull: Matte Shad

Murky Water: French Pearl, Elegy Bone

MEGABASS HOOK UPGRADES...

Split Ring Replacement– Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

110 Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

110 Junior Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp

JERKBAIT LINE...

•Sunline FC Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

•Daiwa Hidden Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

Preferred Size: 10–12 lb

VISION 110 JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Sunline FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

X NANAHAN FINESSE JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 OneTen Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

MID PRICED JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sunline FC 10 lb: https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

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The Cold Water Bass Fishing Trick Everyone Forgets!!

When Winter bass don't want to bite, the Jerkbait is the deal! Long pauses and short snaps of the rod can get wary fish to commit. However, this time of year attention to detail is everything. From baits to hooks, and rod to line, you need your gear to be perfectly dialed to fully take advantage of a jerk bait's potential.

Matt started out fishing a variety of Winter time baits. He threw crankbaits, blade baits, alabama rigs, and swimbaits. Right before he was going to call it quits he picked up the jerkbait and changed the course of his day. The subtle action of the jerkbait combined with long pauses was more than the bass could resist!

Below you'll find links to the exact gear Matt was using. He's included his favorite sizes and colors for the baits, as well as the exact rods and reels he was fishing with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Color: HT Ito Tennessee Shad

Other Great Colors: Elegy Bone, Mat Shad

THE ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Head– Matt Allen Swimbait Head (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Bait– Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Dummy Baits– Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

Color: Albino

MATT'S JERKBAIT SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Ronin: http://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Sunline SX1 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S JERKBAIT CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S A–RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7’7” Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Curado 200K (HG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

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Buyer's Guide: Best Jerkbaits For Bass Fishing

In today's Buyer's Guide we're looking at the best jerkbaits for catching bass throughout the year. Whether you're looking for a subtle jerkbait for cold water fishing or an aggressive jerkbait for the Spring and Fall bites, we've got you covered. Understanding the differences between jerkbaits and when to throw each style will make all the difference!

The jerkbait, also known as a rip bait, is one of the best lures to trigger a feed response in a bass. The combination of aggressive movement followed by suspension is more than most bass can resist! In the cooler months, a bait that will perfectly suspend is the key. As water temperatures drop its important to let the bait pause for long periods of time between jerks of the rod. In warmer temperatures the pauses are much shorter so balance becomes less important. During these warmer periods, baits that give off maximum flash and vibration are the key to standing out amongst the baitfish.

It doesn't matter if you're just getting in to jerkbait fishing or you're a seasoned pro, these are the baits that will help you maximize your time on the water. Below you'll find links to all of the baits shown in the video. We've also included our favorite colors for each, as well as some of the rod and reels we use to throw jerkbaits.

Large Jerkbaits...

-Megabass Oneten Max LBO: https://bit.ly/3dfhL9y

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad

-Jackall Rerange 130: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, HL Silver Shad, RT Holo Minnow

Aggressive Baits...

-Lucky Craft pointer 100: http://bit.ly/tbpointer

Colors: American Shad, Ghost Minnow, Live Purple Chart Wakasagi

-Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Colors: HL Hasu, RT Minnow, Blue Pearl Shad

-Jackall Rerange 110 MR: https://bit.ly/2CbWr6X

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, RT Minnow, HL Hasu