Winter Jerkbait Fishing! (All The Tricks)

Jerkbait Fishing Is Easy... If you Know The Tricks! Winter brings a new set of challenges to Jerkbait fishing and you need to adapt if you're going to be successful. Slowing down and paying attention to your cadence becomes critical, as does the baits you choose to throw. Not all baits are created equal!

The key to cold water jerkbait fishing is cadence. Taking the time to let your bait sit still in the water is how you'll draw fish up, but it requires the right baits to be able to do that. Neutrally buoyant baits that can dive near the bottom, without sinking or rising on the pause are what you're looking for. After that, it comes down to color selection.

Below you'll find links to our favorite baits for this time of year. We've included our favorite colors for each, some of our favorite hook upgrades, modifications, as well as the rods and reels we rely on to fish jerkbait effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

STANDARD JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: French Pearl US, HT Ito Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad

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

Colors: French Pearl US, Killer Kawaguchi, Mat Shad

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

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Mat Shad, French Pearl OB

DEEP DIVING JERKBAITS...

•Rapala PXR Mavrik Deep: https://bit.ly/3DkIy5P

Colors: Metallic Moss Back Shiner, Matte Shad

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

Colors: Black Silver, Ghost Ayu, S Hasu

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

Colors: Kasumi Ito, French Pearl, LZ Satoshin Chiayu

SPRING TRANSITION JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: S Hasu, Black Silver, Macchiotto

•Duo Realis Raz 105: https://bit.ly/4foltw8

Colors: Prism Smelt, River Bait, Ghost Minnow

WEIGHTING AND FLOATATION...

•Storm SuspenDots: https://bit.ly/3d80ez6

•Baitsanity Tungsten Adhesive Weights: https://bit.ly/4534Fpg

•Zappu Floating Board: https://bit.ly/4gDN2Td

MEGABASS VISION 110 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 JERKBAIT HOOK UPGRADES...

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

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

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

ALL AROUND 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: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

Jerkbait Fishing For Bass! (Beginner To Advanced) Full Seminar And Underwater Footage!

Jerkbait fishing is one of the best techniques you can learn for bass fishing! The jerkbait's ability to trigger a feed response in a bass puts it in a category by itself. Today, Matt is covering the basics of jerkbait fishing for beginners, then taking a deep dive into bait concepts, actions, colors, and more! You don't want to miss this!

If you want to take your jerkbait fishing to the next level, this information is what you've been waiting for. From bait angle to retrieve cadence, bait size to lure color, we've never shared jerk bait information like this before!

Below we've listed our favorite baits by category and style. We've included our favorite colors for each (subtle and bold) and also included our favorite rod and reel combos for the presentation. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

•Megabass Vision 110 (Matte Shad): https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

MID FALL JERKBAITS...

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

Natural: HL Silver Shad, Blue Pearl Shad

Bold: Chart Back Pearl, Secret Shad 2

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

Natural: ST Chiayu, Ghost Ayu

Bold: Chart Silver, Clown

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

Natural: ST Chiayu, S Hasu

Bold: Clown

•Rapala PXR Maverick: https://bit.ly/3EEo6Kt

Natural: Ghost Shiner, Matte Shad

Bold: Hot Blue Frost, Snow Storm

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

Natural: Mat Shad, GP Pro Blue

Bold: GLX Northern Secret, Elegy Bone

•Megabass Shading X R 75: https://bit.ly/4d1DijA

Natural: Bonbori Pro Blue, HT Wakasagi

Bold: Ito Kinari

•Megabass Shading X R62: https://bit.ly/3LTQUlD

Natural: GG Perch, GG Baby Bass

Bold: Aurora Reaction, Ito Kinari

NICHE BAITS...

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

Natural: Olive Flash Shad, Black Holo

Bold: Real Shad

•Megabass Vision 110 FX: https://bit.ly/2aDMpvP

Natural: GP Pro Green

Bold: GP Elegy Bone, French Pearl OB

•Baitsanity Explorer Jerkbait: https://bit.ly/3WtRD2a

Natural: Summer Shad, Sardine

Bold: Glossy Pearl, Matte Pearl

OVERSIZE JERKBAITS...

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

Natural: Mat Shad

Bold: Elegy Bone

•Megabass Kanata: https://bit.ly/2jG4Q85

Natural: Mat Shad

Bold: MG Western Clown

BAIT FINESSE BAITS...

•Daiwa TD Minnow 75 SP: https://bit.ly/3zfelTX

Color: Pro Purple, Wakasagi

•Duo Realis Rozante 63 SP: https://bit.ly/3EFMLOY

Color: All Bait, Komoche Wakasagi

•Megabass X80 Jr BFS: https://bit.ly/3KFaLoz

Color: ITO Tennessee Shad, Elegy Bone

•Duo Realis Rozante 57MR: https://bit.ly/3YurtNa

Color: Ghost Minnow, Ghost Wakasagi

•Megabass Shading X 55: https://bit.ly/3xkMH6Y

Color: FA Wakasagi, LZ Wakasagi

WINTER MEGABASS JERKBAITS...

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

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

•Megabass Vision 110 +2: https://bit.ly/2BLQIBA

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

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

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

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

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

MEGABASS VISION 110 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 JERKBAIT HOOK UPGRADES...

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

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

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

MATT'S MAIN 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: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S HIGH END COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 OneTen Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'8" Ultralight: https://bit.ly/4aurFAO

Reel– Daiwa Tatula BF 70: https://bit.ly/4b7UbYM

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX 6'8" Ronin: https://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Line– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

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We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. 

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

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

Which Jerkbaits Catch Fish? | Buyer's Guide!

If you've seen ANY of our UNDERWATER VIDEOS you know the power of a Jerkbait!! Its INCREDIBLE how BRUTAL Bass are when they crush it! But not all jerk baits are created equal...

 Some jerk baits work much better than others. We're not saying the baits on this list are the only jerk baits that catch fish but we are saying they're our favorites. If you want to get on a jerk bait bite this year, fish these baits with confidence. If the bite is there, you're going to find it!

Deep Baits... 
Lucky Craft Staysee 90: http://bit.ly/2dBzMmz
Lucky Craft Pointer DD 78: http://bit.ly/2e0sQj7
Megabass Vision 110 +1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

Mid-Range Baits:
Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb
Megabass Vision 110 Magnum: http://bit.ly/2vdZOWf
Jackall Rerange: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED
Lucky Craft Flash Pointer SP: http://bit.ly/2aHz588

Hook/Split Ring Upgrades...
Aaron Martens Nano Finesse Treble: http://bit.ly/2dWWAut
Megabass Katsuage Outbarb Hook: http://bit.ly/2r9lUmI
Owner Hyperwire Split Rings (Size 2 or 3): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Hook Covers: http://bit.ly/2lj89Ui

Jerkbaits Colors... 
-Ghost Minnow (Clear)
-Chartreuse Shad (White)
-American Shad (Reflective)

Matt's Favorite Jerkbait Combo...
Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- Sufix 832 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 12 lb Sunline Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

High-End Jerkbait Combo...
Megabass Destroyer OneTen Special: http://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 12 lb Sunline Fluoro: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Jerkbait Combo...
Rod- Exage 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel- Casitas 150: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Line- 12 lb Seaguar AbrazX: http://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

Jerkbait Storage...
Plano Waterproof Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Bass Mafia Casket 3700: http://bit.ly/2fg5ouM
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