Best Jerkbait For Around $10

[deep]

You can find a new 100SP in chartreuse shad (good color too) for exactly $10 shipped on another board. Either the 100SP or the 112MR would be a good choice for all-around largemouth fishing.

[JThoms38]

Rapala husky jerk, smithwick rogue, bomber long a.

we absolutely kill the walleye on the husky jerk during the spawn up here around Green Bay man! Love it!!!

[primetime]

I purchased some Storm Twitch Sticks at Dick's when they first came out and they said "Suspending" but they are now one of my favorite floaters as they didn't suspend the slightest. I was not upset with the purchase as the baits have a great action and for the price they look really good. I may have to try the newer models as I like the size and shape. I also like the Price, although I find my Rogues and Bombers suspend quite well without changing the hooks, but alot of suspending has to do with water temps and line as well. I have a few Pointers that didn't suspend out of the package but last week when I tried the same one again, it was suspending and I didn't change anything. I think all batches of lures made at different times behave differently.

[Hi Salenity]

Another vote for the RC.

[fishballer06]

Husky jerks, BX minnows

[Bluebasser86]

Luck E Strike RC Stix, Mcstick, Erratic Shad. 

[Chris S]

It's good, but beware of the paint. Comes off easily. I had the chrome shad color lasted about 2-3 weeks almost all the paint was gone.;( All the jerkbaits that others have listed are good I would also add the strike king KVD.

and it $14.99

[aavery2]

and it $14.99

$11.50 at TW also at THUT, and 12.50 at another site.  Look outside of Bass Pro for your tackle.

[Primus]

Strike King KVD & Rapala X rap for that price range though my favorites are made by Ima, Megabass and Lucky Craft . 

[Chris S]

 Look outside of Bass Pro for your tackle.

Excuse me? 

[primetime]

I don't mind paying a bit more from Bass Pro at times(although I think they have a price match but I have never found them to be higher than most, they tend to carry the newest of everything as well) I still like to read Newspapers, and I still love a Bass Pro Catalog. I like fishing magazines but what is better than the new Bass Pro Catolog every year???????

[aavery2]

Excuse me? 

You made the post saying that my recommendation was not relevant because the bait was 14.99.  Evidently you made no effort to find out that they can be had for at many places for much less.  I didn't want to make it really bad and tell you that Gander Mountain has them on sale for 8.  Bass Pro is about the only place I know of that charges as much as 14.99 for them. 

[Chris S]

You made the post saying that my recommendation was not relevant because the bait was 14.99.  Evidently you made no effort to find out that they can be had for at many places for much less.  I didn't want to make it really bad and tell you that Gander Mountain has them on sale for 8.  Bass Pro is about the only place I know of that charges as much as 14.99 for them. 

Posted Yesterday, 03:37 PM

BasshunterJGH, on 08 Nov 2014 - 17:34, said:

and it $14.99 

 

Posted Yesterday, 06:36 PM

Chris S, on 11 Nov 2014 - 14:37, said:

and it $14.99 

$11.50 at TW also at THUT, and 12.50 at another site.  Look outside of Bass Pro for your tackle.

 

 

Not seeing where I posted anything regarding you. But I do see your classless reply about looking outside of BPS for my tackle. If you would like to share online discounts on tackle and share it with the rest of us go for it! 

[aavery2]

 

Posted Yesterday, 03:37 PM

BasshunterJGH, on 08 Nov 2014 - 17:34, said:

and it $14.99 

 

Posted Yesterday, 06:36 PM

Chris S, on 11 Nov 2014 - 14:37, said:

$11.50 at TW also at THUT, and 12.50 at another site.  Look outside of Bass Pro for your tackle.

 

 

Not seeing where I posted anything regarding you. But I do see your classless reply about looking outside of BPS for my tackle. If you would like to share online discounts on tackle and share it with the rest of us go for it! 

 

I see where your confused,   Basshunters post was a reply to me, after I had recommended the McStick as a good jerkbait in the 10 dollar range.  You replied to Basshunter and indirectly to me saying that they were also 14.99.   My reply was then to you saying that they could be had for 11.50.  I meant nothing negative about my BPS reply, I just know that you have one near you in Olathe and they were the only place on-line that I seen selling them for 14.99.   They can be had most places  including Mondo tackle for 11.49 regular price not discount.  Gander Mountain however does have them on sale for 8 dollars.

[Chris S]

I see where your confused,   Basshunters post was a reply to me, after I had recommended the McStick as a good jerkbait in the 10 dollar range.  You replied to Basshunter and indirectly to me saying that they were also 14.99.   My reply was then to you saying that they could be had for 11.50.  I meant nothing negative about my BPS reply, I just know that you have one near you in Olathe and they were the only place on-line that I seen selling them for 14.99.   They can be had most places  including Mondo tackle for 11.49 regular price not discount.  Gander Mountain however does have them on sale for 8 dollars.

I actually miss Gander Mountain, I still have a few of their pro guide reels that when on sale are only $19.99

[Doc-Drew]

Back to the topic at hand here, in eastern Kansas, a lot of us fish for smallmouth and largemouth so it is good to have both a larger and smaller bait and the Luck E Strike RC stix is great for that.  I have found their smaller version to be a little inconsistent with suspending, but as with many jerkbaits, they can be altered to get the desired float/sink rate.  My suggestion would be to get a couple different shapes to cover different actions (subtle wobble to more erratic darting).  

[aavery2]

Back to the topic at hand here, in eastern Kansas, a lot of us fish for smallmouth and largemouth so it is good to have both a larger and smaller bait and the Luck E Strike RC stix is great for that.  I have found their smaller version to be a little inconsistent with suspending, but as with many jerkbaits, they can be altered to get the desired float/sink rate.  My suggestion would be to get a couple different shapes to cover different actions (subtle wobble to more erratic darting).

What colors you liking in the RC Stix baits?

[Jaderose]

I purchased some Storm Twitch Sticks at Dick's when they first came out and they said "Suspending" but they are now one of my favorite floaters as they didn't suspend the slightest. I was not upset with the purchase as the baits have a great action and for the price they look really good. I may have to try the newer models as I like the size and shape. I also like the Price, although I find my Rogues and Bombers suspend quite well without changing the hooks, but alot of suspending has to do with water temps and line as well. I have a few Pointers that didn't suspend out of the package but last week when I tried the same one again, it was suspending and I didn't change anything. I think all batches of lures made at different times behave differently.

I like the Twitch sticks, too.  Both suspending (Size 10) and floating (Size 8).  They are cheap and have great action and a lot of good colors.  I've had the best luck with Firetiger and Bluegill.  Cheap enough that if you lose one, you don't give it a second thought..(unless you're catching fish on it that day!!)

[aavery2]

I like the Twitch sticks, too.  Both suspending and floating.  They are cheap and have great action and a lot of good colors.  I've had the best luck with Firetiger and Bluegill.  Cheap enough that if you lose one, you don't give it a second thought..(unless you're catching fish on it that day!!)

I bought several of these when they first came out, I was having a heck of a time trying to tune them. Might have to purchase a few and try again. Do you do anything to yours to get them to suspend differently?

[Jaderose]

I bought several of these when they first came out, I was having a heck of a time trying to tune them. Might have to purchase a few and try again. Do you do anything to yours to get them to suspend differently?

Nope....haven't really had much trouble with them, i guess.  I just accept that the smaller ones are floaters.  As I've seen others say, bigger trebles or a suspend dot would do the trick.  I've paid so little for them at Dicks Clearance sales that I've never really cared and I've caught plenty of fish with them.

[Doc-Drew]

What colors you liking in the RC Stix baits?

For clear water (5-6' visibility here) it is hard to beat french pearl or pro blue.  In muddier water, I tend to use a different brand only because I haven't found many "muddy water" colors with the RC Stx.  Then again, jerkbaits seem to work better in clear water typically.

[aavery2]

For clear water (5-6' visibility here) it is hard to beat french pearl or pro blue.  In muddier water, I tend to use a different brand only because I haven't found many "muddy water" colors with the RC Stx.  Then again, jerkbaits seem to work better in clear water typically.

You doing anything to modify the baits, or do you find that they suspend good out of the box?

[Doc-Drew]

You doing anything to modify the baits, or do you find that they suspend good out of the box?

With the RC Stx, I typically change the hooks and split rings keeping the sizes the same.  Where I go from there depends on the individual lures.  Some suspend great others I may alter by adding a bigger hook or split ring to get it to suspend nose down.  That is the only downside of the Stx that I have noticed is their inconsistencies.

[aavery2]

With the RC Stx, I typically change the hooks and split rings keeping the sizes the same.  Where I go from there depends on the individual lures.  Some suspend great others I may alter by adding a bigger hook or split ring to get it to suspend nose down.  That is the only downside of the Stx that I have noticed is their inconsistencies.

I experienced a little inconsistency in their baits during the initial release, I had a heck of a time trying to tune a few of them. During lunch I had a few errands to run, so I stopped by the tackle shop and picked up a Pro Blue and a French Pearl, I look forward to giving them another go. Thanks for sharing.

[Doc-Drew]

I experienced a little inconsistency in their baits during the initial release, I had a heck of a time trying to tune a few of them. During lunch I had a few errands to run, so I stopped by the tackle shop and picked up a Pro Blue and a French Pearl, I look forward to giving them another go. Thanks for sharing.

Not a problem at all.  The most difficult is figuring out how they want it worked!