Smallieguy87 Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 I've been looking to grab a few jerkbaits because its something i don't fish often but would like to pick up some skill with. I'm wondering when some of you guys or gals like to throw them. I know they tend to work well when the water is cold but do any of you have luck throwing it in the warmer months of spring and into summer or into fall? and any particular brand that you prefer over others?
Seth Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 With 4+ feet of visibility, I don't see why they wouldn't work. Just speed up your retrieve since the fish will be much more active. Smallieguy87 1
Smallieguy87 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Posted April 21, 2015 With 4+ feet of visibility, I don't see why they wouldn't work. Just speed up your retrieve since the fish will be much more active. this is what i was thinking. Instead of the jerk and pause for 20-30 seconds just make a lot of short fast twitches.
fishinwrench Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Wintertime pretty much demands suspending jerkbaits, but the old Rapala floater produces almost all year. Seth and Brian Jones 2
Brian Jones Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Father in law used to catch a bunch of good smallies on the rapala's as well as the old floater/diver rogues. Remember one day on Mineral Fork years ago that he absolutely wore the smallmouth out with a firetiger rogue.
Norm M Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Rapala X Rap minnow and Husky jerk. Suspending rogues. Wouldn't venture out without the J-9 floating Rapalas though. Year round, adjust speed/cadence as the fish dictate . what a long strange trip it's been , put a dip in your hip, a glide in your stride and come on to the mother ship , the learning never ends
MOsmallies Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 The Rapala X-Rap is a great warmer water jerkbait. The XR08 is a good all around size... The XR10 may weed out some smaller fish.
Smallieguy87 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Posted April 21, 2015 Thanks for all the replies guys! I'll be checking out some x-raps. Has anyone used any of the megabass or lucky craft pointers?
MOsmallies Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 I'm a huge megabass fan as well... They are definitely worth it especially in the cold water months! Also check out the Jackall Squad Minnows
Smallieguy87 Posted April 22, 2015 Author Posted April 22, 2015 I'm a huge megabass fan as well... They are definitely worth it especially in the cold water months! Also check out the Jackall Squad Minnows i was a bit apprehensive because of the price but i have heard many people say they are worth the price so i may pick up a couple. The Jackall Squad Minnows look really good and the price on those aren't as bad so i might grab a few of them as well.
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