Solid or jointed Jitterbug?

[Jim Sutter]

When using Jitterbugs, do you prefer solid or jointed ones?

[J Francho]

Broke back in black.

[Jim Sutter]

J Francho,

Thank you, for that information. This evening, I will tie on a jointed black jitterbug. Have a great weekend.

[Bluebasser86]

As much as I hate to say it because I'm not a fan of Livingston, their Walking Boss Part II (which is basically a big, jointed Jitterbug), has been a good bait for me.

[deaknh03]

Both.

[papajoe222]

I only fish a JitterBug at night. I've used both and really can't say one was better than the other.  If you're using them during the day, the fish might prefer one over the other.  I use a muskie size that I modified by removing the side hook hangers and  adding a single one to the belly.  Makes a lot of noise and moves a lot of water. Did I mention that I've caught some big girls on it?

[Crestliner2008]

I think a lot of anglers are missing the boat on this lure. They simply don't use it that often because it's "old school". Big mistake. I've have great success fishing Jitterbugs during the noon time hours as well as dusk and dawn. Doesn't seem to matter much to the bass if I'm tossing solid or jointed styles. One of my favorites!

[JustJames]

I lost 2 jitterbugs this year,

solid black and joint frog. Bought 3" version and a 3 packs 2.5" to replace but I feel the weight and action is not the same. I think the hooks on newer ones are smaller.

[RPreeb]

About 55 years ago I caught a 3" largemouth on a 3" jitterbug.  He could barely get one hook of the treble in his mouth, but he hit that sucker anyway.  I thought I had hooked a weed when it stopped wobbling.  It was a solid one, if that matters.  I don't think there were any jointed ones yet then, at least I never saw one.

[Jim Sutter]

Crestliner 2008,

When fishing Jitterbugs at high noon, what color do you prefer?