BUYER'S GUIDE: JERKBAITS AND JERKBAIT RODS!

It's time to talk Jerkbaits! Let's go!! Today's Buyer's Guide answers all the questions about jerkbait fishing. From which jerkbaits are best, to which rods and reels will work these baits effectively, we're covering all the details to help you make educated decisions about your jerkbait fishing this year.

Jerkbaits have an amazing ability to trigger a feed response in wary bass! The drawing power is remarkable and once mastered, is something you can use to consistently catch big bass. Understanding what different jerkbaits are designed for and how to fish them effectively is the missing piece of the puzzle. We've got you covered!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and equipment discussed in the video. You'll also find information on color recommendations, jerkbaits rods, and our previous buyer's guides. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•Casting Reel Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/EHi18PwH4mU

•Spinning Reel Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/T6_6rkyXdyY

•Soft Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/MFc8Hxn_a8w

•Hard Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/g314S4ZyT6g

•Tackle Storage Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/m30hnkoqHBc

•Bait Finesse Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/bEXFgo5YaRU

RELATED JERKBAIT VIDEOS...

•Jerkbait Seminar: https://youtu.be/_PFxnFqF428

FINESSE JERKBAITS...

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

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

•Megabass Vision 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

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

Favorite Vision 110 Colors: Matte Shad, Elegy Bone, Pro Blue

FLASHY JERKBAITS...

•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Colors: ST Chiayu, Clown, Chart Silver

•Jackall Rerange 110: https://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Colors: HL Silver Shad, Blue Pearl Shad, Chart Back Pearl

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

Colors: ST Chiayu, Pink Smelt, Clown

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

Colors: GP Crystal Shad, Kasumi Ito

LARGE JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110 Max LBO: https://bit.ly/3dfhL9y

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Mat Shad, Elegy Bone

•Jackall Rerange 130: https://bit.ly/3PaUnNW

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, Ghost Wakasagi, Chart Back Pearl

•Lucky Craft Pointer 100: https://bit.ly/tbpointer

Colors: American Shad, Aurora Black, Bone Pro Blue

LINE FOR JERKBAITS...

•Sunline Super FC: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Size: 10-12 lb

•Daiwa J Fluoro Hidden FC: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

Size: 10-12 lb

MEGABASS VISION 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 HOOK UPGRADES...

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

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

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

Zumverno 95 SP UPGRADE– Hayabusa TBL930 NRB (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB

FAVORITE 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 Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MID PRICED JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline FC 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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

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

Line– Sunline SX1 Braid (10 lb): http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

BUYER'S GUIDE: JERKBAITS - BEST BAITS, COLORS, AND GEAR!

Today's guide is dedicated to jerkbaits! These incredible lures draw a feed response from fish in a variety of conditions and today we're going to give you the knowledge you need to fish them throughout the year. From subtle cold water jerkbaits to flashy, agressive baits for Spring and Fall, we've got you covered with all the details. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this video will help you simplify your jerkbait selection. 

The jerkbait, also known as a rip bait, is an incredible fish catching design. The combination of aggressive movement followed by a suspended pause 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. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

PREVIOUS BUYER’S GUIDES… 

-Chatterbait/Spinnerbait Guide: https://youtu.be/eoYj1XH2dbc

-Swimbait Guide: https://youtu.be/a6TG-srkfr4

-High End Combo: https://youtu.be/WF5ncz-UWy8

-$400 Combos: https://youtu.be/vRH5LfBphP0

-$200 Combos: https://youtu.be/duCPOzl2u50

MEGABASS VISION 110 SERIES... 

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Colors: Mat Skeleton Shad, Mat Shad, Tennessee Shad

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue 2, Mat Shad, Tennessee Shad

-Megabass Vision 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

Colors: GP Pro Blue 2, GP Deadly Black Shad, Tennessee Shad

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad

RAPALA SHADOW RAP SERIES... 

-Rapala Shadow Rap: http://bit.ly/2yjK7fO

Colors: Elite Blue, Clown, Moss Back Shiner

-Rapala Shadow Rap Deep: https://bit.ly/3aerPi6

Colors: Elite Blue, Clown, Moss Back Shiner

POINTER MINNOW...

-Lucky Craft Flash Pointer 100: http://bit.ly/tbpointer

Colors: American Shad, Ghost Minnow, MS Ghost Wakasagi

JACKALL RERANGE SERIES... 

-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

RIPSTOP... 

-Rapala RipStop: http://bit.ly/2Vs7HBf

Colors: Clown, Elite Blue, Speed Monkey

SLIM JACK... 

-Damiki Slim Jack: https://bit.ly/2Y3QCUl

Colors: Black Shiner, BS Crystal, Spayu

OVERSIZED 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

BUDGET BAIT... 

-13 Fishing Whipper Snapper: https://bit.ly/3okRcrq

Colors: Lucky Charms, Olive Crush, Casper Shad

JERKBAIT STORAGE... 

-Plano EDGE 3700 STD: http://bit.ly/2t3uHMR

BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 6'8" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

FAVORITE JERKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BANG FOR THE BUCK COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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Underwater Jerkbait Footage! Viscious Bass Strikes During Bait Comparison!

Come underwater and compare the actions of 10 different jerkbaits! Watch how the lures move and watch as bass devour them in this amazing underwater footage! If you've ever wondered what your favorite jerkbaits look like underwater, this bass fishing video is for you!

In this video we're comparing some of the most popular jerkbaits on the market, but we're also looking at some new offerings. We've got One Rapala offering, four from Lucky Craft, one from Jackall, and four from Megabass. Pay attention to how each bait moves in the water. Does the bait move side to side? Does it roll and flash? Does it dive deeper on every rip or does it stay level?

Below you'll find links to every bait shown in the video (in order of appearance) as well as links to the rods, reels, upgraded hooks, and gear we used to film the video. Also to aid in your decision making we will point out that our personal favorites for various actions were;

-Best Flash: Jackall Rerange 110

-Most Consistent Action: Lucky Craft Flash Pointer 115 SP

-Best Overall Action: Megabass Vision 110+1

The baits...

-Lucky Craft Pointer 100DD: http://bit.ly/2e0sQj7

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

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

-Rapala Rip Stop 12: http://bit.ly/2Vs7HBf

-Lucky Craft Flash Pointer Sp 115: http://bit.ly/2aHz588

-Megabass Ito Shiner: http://bit.ly/33j5mf0

-Lucky Craft Pointer 100 H3: http://bit.ly/2PuaFpw

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

-Lucky Craft Staysee 90: http://bit.ly/2dBzMmz

-Megabass Vision 110+2: http://bit.ly/2BLQIBA

Favorite Hook and Split Ring Upgrade...

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble(Size 4 and 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

Split Ring- Owner Hyperwire Size 2: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Combo Used For This Video...

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Jerkbait Special: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

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

Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Matt's All-Around Favorite Jerkbait Combo...

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Jerkbait Combo...

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" M: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Easy Jerkbait Tips For Bigger Spring Bass

Its time to catch bigger fish! These jerkbait tips will help you catch big bass this Spring. Knowing when to throw a tiny jerkbait instead of a large offering or a bold color instead of natural, can make all the difference. When it comes to jerkbait fishing, small details can yield huge results.

Matt uses a 2-pronged approach to jerkbait fishing. He begins by searching for outliers (bigger than average bass) with large profiled baits but will quickly adapt to a triggering approach focused around schooling fish and small baits, when necessary. Understanding how to use a jerkbait as a tool instead of just another lure is the difference between just catching fish and being an excellent jerkbait fisherman.

Below is a breakdown of the baits and tackle we recommend. Don't be afraid to get out of your comfort zone this year and target the fish with baits you wouldn't have normally thrown. You might be surprised by how big of a bass is willing to swipe your jerkbait!

The baits...

-Lucky Craft Staysee 90: http://bit.ly/2dBzMmz

-Megabass Kanata: http://bit.ly/2jG4Q85

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

-Lucky Craft Pointer XD: http://bit.ly/2JsJske

-Jackall Rerange 100 and 130: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

-Megabass Vision 110+2: http://bit.ly/2BLQIBA

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

-Megabass Vision 110 Junior: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

-Lucky Craft Flash Pointer 100 and 115: http://bit.ly/2aHz588

Preferred ghost colors: Ghost Minnow, GP Pro Blue, Clear Laker

Preferred Bold Colors: Nishiki, Chartreuse Shad, Elegy Bone, Table Rock Shad

Hook Upgrades...

-Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Trebles: http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

-Owner Hyperwire Split Rings Size 2: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Recommended Hook Sizes by bait...

Jackall- Size 4

Megabass- Size 6

Staysee- Size 5

Flash Pointer- Size 6

Matt's Favorite Combo...

Rod- Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Alberaran MGL: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line- 12 lb Assassin Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Great Alternative Combo...

Rod- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

High-End Combo...

Rod- St Croix Legend Elite 6'10 Medium: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Line- 12 lb Assassin Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Great Mid Range Combo...

Rod- Megabass Levante Jerkbait Special: http://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Reel- Curado 150 DC: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- 12 lb Assassin Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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