Hard Jerkbaits --Not Suspending

[smbrule]

I've fished Smithwick's Rattlin Rogue jerkbaits for a long time. However, in windy conditions they are a little light and tend to sail.

Looking for a jerkbait similar to the Rogue that floats and dives a foot or two under the water--and is a little heavier without being a lot longer.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[=Matt 5.0=]

I think the KVD Wild Shiner is available as a floater...

[BassThumb]

You could weight it a little around the front hook or a little behind it.  Not enough to make it suspend, but enough to punch thru the wind better.

[RandySBreth]

Rapala's new Flat Rap. Balsa with the long cast type thing going on, shallow diver, comes in two sizes. I can't wait for summer to try the smaller size out on river Smallmouth's.

[smbrule]

You could weight it a little around the front hook or a little behind it. Not enough to make it suspend, but enough to punch thru the wind better.

Not sure I can get enough weight to do the job. Also,I primarily fish the rogue over down horizontal timber that often is a foot or two under water.

Because of the density of timber, both standing and down, pitching the rogue is often the rule.

[The Guy]

Rapala's new Flat Rap. Balsa with the long cast type thing going on, shallow diver, comes in two sizes. I can't wait for summer to try the smaller size out on river Smallmouth's.

I have the smaller one 1/4 oz, it casts a mile and has great action. The bass almost seem to like it as  much as me.

[iceintheveins]

Try a bomber long A.

[J Francho]

Rapala Original Floater

Storm Thunderstick

Bomber Long A

Yo-Zuri Sashimi

[RoLo]

Yo Zuri Edge Minnow floating jerkbait (not cheap)

The 5" Edge Minnow weighs 11/16oz

Roger