Jerk bait…how to decide

[Dutch]

This may be directed to Cheesemaster and Quillback.  You guys seem to use jerk baits often.  I’ve had a few so so trips on Table Rock and one banner trip on Stockton.  Mostly I work them for a while get frustrated and pull out my shaky or Ned setups.

Monday I am going to Cape Fair and fishing down toward Piney.  If you were going, what color do you think would be best?

[Quillback]

I was more of an expert 12 years ago when I could really catch them on the JB.  Last few years I have gotten really dumb on fishing those things.  I have been getting a few on the Table Rock Shad color early and then they seem to quit biting it.  There's been a little bit of top water activity early too and I'll throw the JB at them when I see them on top.  Sometimes they'll hit it.

[Dutch]

I think I have a Stacey pointer in that color.  Isn’t it chartreuse with a purple back?

[cheesemaster]

I have been having pretty good luck with the Northern Secret- I like it better in the clearer water. When the water is a little more stained I like the Table Rock Shad. The TRS has a flash that I think can been seen farther in the stained water. Just my thoughts - no science.  And I have been using the Vision110 jr plus 1.  I like the smaller profile and it gets down to 8 feet or so.

[Quillback]

3 hours ago, Dutch said:

I think I have a Stacey pointer in that color.  Isn’t it chartreuse with a purple back?

Yes, I think they call that Plum Apple Green or something like that.  I have seen Champ catch bass on it over here in Bella Vista.  That is his favorite "secret" color and model.  😄

[Champ188]

13 hours ago, Quillback said:

Yes, I think they call that Plum Apple Green or something like that.  I have seen Champ catch bass on it over here in Bella Vista.  That is his favorite "secret" color and model.  😄

That one's an RC STX in Purple Green Apple. It's a killer in slightly stained water. 

Luck-E-Strike Rick Clunn STX Jerkbait - Tackle Warehouse

The one I really have high hopes for this year is the new Berkley Stunna designed by Hank Cherry. That guy does know what he's doing with a jerk bait. My top three color choices in it would be Northern Lights, Table Rock and Shad Fillet. 

Berkley Stunna Jerkbait 112 - Tackle Warehouse

And QB just thinks he's seen my FAVORITE secret color ... only Tim Hughes (forum member and custom lure painter to the stars) knows my REAL secret color. 😁

[Dutch]

It has turned into a mute point.  I’m not going to get down there today.

[Champ188]

2 minutes ago, Dutch said:

It has turned into a mute point.  I’m not going to get down there today.

No point about jerk baits is ever moot. 

[Maverickpro201]

I syre wish you all would stop posting JB.

[willyfish]

On 11/29/2021 at 6:26 AM, Champ188 said:

The one I really have high hopes for this year is the new Berkley Stunna designed by Hank Cherry. That guy does know what he's doing with a jerk bait. My top three color choices in it would be Northern Lights, Table Rock and Shad Fillet. 

I won't touch the Clunn bait, heard too many bad things about them since they came out. On the other hand the Cherry Stunna looks like it might be a great bait, would love to hear how it casts and runs back to the boat. I don't get too much into colors. that shad fillet looks like one of the pointers I throw.