Jerkbait setup

[fishinwrench]

I throw Lucky Craft 78 and 100 Pointers, and Smithwick Spoonbill Rogues. Line is either 10 or 12 P-Line CX Premium. (10 for the 78 Pointer)

The best jerkbait fisherman I know uses the same, but he uses med-heavy spinning gear.

[Guest]

I’ve been throwing a predator bass bait, KO of the MB110. You have to put mustad KVD trebles on it but it won’t suspend right unless I put #6 spin tech on the tail. It’s a really good bait once you get the hook configuration figured out.

Ive caught a lotta fish on the menendez era Rogues but they don’t throw as well as modern jerkbaits.

ive caught a few on the lucky craft but haven’t tried the others.

the deep divers are new to me, not sure when to break them out 

[fishinwrench]

47 minutes ago, TrophyFishR said:

the deep divers are new to me, not sure when to break them out 

Dirty water, or really dark blustery days. Or anytime you are fishing behind someone throwing a standard jerkbait. They are a good choice not because they go deeper but moreso because they have a more radical thump.  It's hard to find "deep diving" jerkbaits that suspended horizontally flat.  The ones that suspend with their nose down are worthless. 

[Jerry Rapp]

46 minutes ago, fishinwrench said:

Dirty water, or really dark blustery days. Or anytime you are fishing behind someone throwing a standard jerkbait. They are a good choice not because they go deeper but moreso because they have a more radical thump.  It's hard to find "deep diving" jerkbaits that suspended horizontally flat.  The ones that suspend with their nose down are worthless. 

don't A-rigs suspend/sink nose down? Merry Christmas!

[fishinwrench]

16 minutes ago, Jerry Rapp said:

don't A-rigs suspend/sink nose down? Merry Christmas!

You're drunk. Merry Christmas!  

[Jerry Rapp]

there is way too much analysis done in trying to explain the thought process of a fish with a pea sized brain.  But carp are much smarter than bass. 

[Old plug]

I go along with the  spinning gear. But at the same time I do not like to throw rogus with it. They will foul a lot on spinning rods. they float thru the air a bit much to suit me on spinning gear with the loosr line. Rarely use any of them them the past few years.

[Smithvillesteve]

Merry Christmas to all you boys! I had never caught a fish on a jerkbait until last year. I really wanted to devote some time to it. I posted last year that i was in the market for a jerkbait rod. I really wanted to come down and buy that Falcon Cara from Bill Babler. I just didnt have the time. Champ had claimed, "it will be the best rod you own." Anyway i ended up buying the Lew's jerkbait rod. And i like it a lot. Handle not too long, soft tip, short enough to jerk and not bang into the side of my boat. I have Abu Garcia Revo STX on most of my rods. I have used mono for jerkbaits but i am thinking about going to floro. Most of the elites use floro according to an article in BassBlaster the other day. Anyway, i had enough success on the jerkbait last year that i have gained a new confidence in throwing it. Caught several nice bass on it. I like the Megabass but actually caught quite a few on a Rapala Deep Jerk. Lots of good info on here boys. Have a Happy New Year!!

[Gavin]

Mega 110's go nose down others suspend horizontally. It does make a difference sometimes. Like flat suspenders mostly. 8 baits should cover spectrum.

[Old plug]

14 hours ago, Old plug said:

I go along with tbe soinning gear. But at the same time I do not like to rhrow rogus with it. They will foul a lot on spinning rods. they float a bit much to suit me. rarely use any of them them the past few years.

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