jerkbait fishing

[johnsmith]

does monofilament affect the action of a jerkbait because of the stretch? also I know invisx is stretchier then sunline sniper so Im trying to decide which line to choose from

[gim]

I prefer some stretch using a jerk bait. It’s one of the few applications I still use mono for.

[dgkasper58]

1 hour ago, johnsmith said:

does monofilament affect the action of a jerkbait because of the stretch? also I know invisx is stretchier then sunline sniper so Im trying to decide which line to choose from

 

Yes, I would also add that if your bait sits nose down the mono will pull it up slightly since it floats.

 

I use both types of line but on different rods.

[Bluebasser86]

A jerkbait isn't going to apply enough force to stretch your line during the course of a normal retrieve. 

 

[papajoe222]

No, it won't affect the action unless you're using heavy line.  Yes, it will affect the attitude of the bait during the pause. Finally, it will affect your hook-set.

[Dwight Hottle]

3 hours ago, johnsmith said:

does monofilament affect the action of a jerkbait because of the stretch? 

No

[Emiliano]

I usually go to very thin braid (8lbs-0,005inch) for jerkbaits, it lets the bait suspend perfectly. Braid offers no coils and stretch and so it allows to stay in contact more efficiently with the bait compared to mono.

 

 

 

 

[Fishes in trees]

I like a braid to fluorocarbon set up on spinning gear to throw jerk baits.

[roadwarrior]

10 hours ago, gimruis said:

I prefer some stretch using a jerk bait. It’s one of the few applications I still use mono for.

Fishing jerkbaits is the only technique that I fish with monofilament line. 

[OkobojiEagle]

11 hours ago, johnsmith said:

does monofilament affect the action of a jerkbait because of the stretch?

compared to a PE line, yes.  It softens the erraticness when the bait is worked with hard, sharp snaps.

 

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[Dens228]

I use 20 lb braid with a 4 foot or so mono leader.