BUYER'S GUIDE: Jerkbaits and Jerkbait Rods For Bass!

Let's talk jerkbaits!! In today's Buyer's Guide we're covering all the important questions you need to know the answers to! Which jerkbaits are best? Which sizes and colors should you focus on for different situations? Should you throw the same model all year? And what rod do you need to work a jerkbait properly? 

We love jerkbaits! Their ability to trigger a feed response in wary bass 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... 

•$100 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/n3AQnmNoUPQ

•$200 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/YqWwjXJtkdo

•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/-4aUElWcGxw

•BFS (Bait Finesse) Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/xaEw2WvkgZA

•Soft Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/kYzq6i44xug

•Tackle Storage Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/LKx-j4484o8

•Crankbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/9UgdA1Tytrw


MEGABASS 110 SERIES...

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

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

Natural Colors: GG Deadly Black Shad, Pro Blue, Matte Shad, Tennessee Shad

Bold Colors: Elegy Bone, Wakin React, Kohoku Reaction, French Pearl 


MEGABASS 110 JR SERIES...

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

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

Natural Colors: GG Deadly Black Shad, Pro Blue, Matte Shad, Tennessee Shad

Bold Colors: Elegy Bone, Wakin React, Kohoku Reaction, French Pearl


JACKALL JERKBAITS...

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

Natural Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, HL Hasu

Bold Colors: Secret Shad 2, Matte Pearl White


SHIMANO JERKBAITS...

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

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

Natural Colors: Pro Blue, Ghost Ayu, Pink Smelt

Bold Colors: Clown, Chart Silver, Chart Head


SMALL JERKBAITS...

•Lucky Craft Flash Pointer 100: http://bit.ly/2aHz588

Natural Colors: Ghost Minnow, Aurora Black

Bold Colors: Chartreuse Shad


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

Natural Colors: Olive Crush, Gizzard of Oz, Lucky Charm

Bold Colors: Rainbow Shad, Casper Shad


LINE FOR JERKBAITS...

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

Size: 8, 10, and 12 lb


MATT'S 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


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


BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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


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

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Advanced Jerkbait Tricks For Cold Water Bass Fishing

As cold nights set in and temperatures around the country drop, bass begin acting in peculiar ways. Yes, some of them continue to ambush baitfish in the shallows when they can find it, but many are shifting toward Winter haunts. As these fish gather near outside structures their feeding habits begin to change and the way you target them should as well. 

If you live in the Southern half of the country your fish are still feeding aggressively in warmer water than our Northern brethren are currently experiencing. Your fish are most likely actively corralling baitfish in the backs of creeks and coves, feeding voraciously several times each day. During these times an aggressive jerkbait with maximum flash and movement is the key to consistent success. You need to distract these fish from the 1000’s of real prey so they will target the single, injured minnow that you are presenting. 

For those in the Northern half of the country, Winter is fast approaching. Many are already seeing freezing temperatures and water temperatures are beginning to plummet. This cold snap marks one of your best opportunities of the year for a giant bass! While many anglers shy away from the cold, you are the stand out who carries on and will be rewarded. When you’re targeting bass in cold water (below 50 degrees) flash becomes less important, the bait’s ability to suspending in place will be the triggering mechanism to make your fish bite. 

Below you’ll find links to both styles of jerkbait, the gear we use to throw them, and the terminal tackle we use to modify and perfect this presentation. All links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


If you Could Only Have One Jerkbait... 

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

Colors: HT-Ito Tennessee Shad or GP Pro Blue


Aggressive Jerkbaits… 

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

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, Silver Shad, Hollow Minnow

Shallow- Lucky Craft Flash Pointer SP: http://bit.ly/2aHz588

Colors: Bone Pro Blue, American Shad, Aurora Black

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

Colors: Hollow Minnow, Silver Shad, Ghost Wakasagi


Suspending Cold Water jerkbaits… 

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

Colors: Ito Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad, GG Deadly Black Shad

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue 2, Mat Tenn Shad, Killer Kawaguchi

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Mat Shad, GP Skeleton TN

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

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


Hook and Split Ring 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


Matt's Favorite Jerkbait Combo... 

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

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

Line- Sunline Assassin 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


Alternative Reel: Shimano Curado 70 MGL K: https://bit.ly/3jdrMqa


Mid-Range Jerkbait Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL K: https://bit.ly/3jdrMqa

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


Budget Jerkbait Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX MGL 70: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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


Other Great Jerkbait Rods... 

-Megabass Orochi XX 6'11" Jerkbait Special: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

-Megabass Destroyer Oneten Special: http://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

-G Loomis IMX Pro 812 JBR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

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

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

Related Jerkbait Videos... 

Fall Jerkbait Fishing! Everything You Need To Know! (2020): https://youtu.be/mLkjULrvQFA

Winter Jerkbait Fishing- Tricks To Get More Bites (2019): https://youtu.be/_eOGx2ZXkzY


NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Hat: https://bit.ly/31EYB8W

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

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