U.W BronzeBack Hunter Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 I planning on stocking up on some more jerkbaits for the next prespawn and summer. What do you guys recommend i get? I'm mainly a smallmouth hunter, but i occasionally target for LMB too, so any jerkbaits from the 2 1/2 '' - 4'' will suffice (nothing too big or too finesse). thx ;D Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted December 11, 2008 Super User Posted December 11, 2008 I have a fairly extensive collection, but fish very few. My three favorites are: Lucky Craft Pointer 100, Baby Bass; Rapala Husky Jerk HJ10, Silver Blue; Rapala X-Rap XR08, Glass Ghost. 8-) Quote
Super User MALTESE FALCON Posted December 11, 2008 Super User Posted December 11, 2008 Here on St. Clair, these are my most productive jerkbait/slashbaits: Rapala X-Rap size XR08 3 1/4" & XR10 4" Bomber Long A 4 1/2" XCalibur Xt3 Twitchbait 3 1/8" Alot of people like the Lucky Craft Pointer, but I honestly catch more on my X-Raps. Falcon Quote
Bass Dude Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 For smallies (at least here in the Northeast), it's hard to beat an X-Rap in the usual colors. Plus, they cast really well. I've had good success with the Husky Jerks too, but a lot of guys don't like them. I do find they are a little hard to throw on baitcasting gear, so I usually throw them on spinning. I've had a lot of success on the Lucky Craft Pointers too, but there are a TON of pike and pickeral in the lakes up here that like to steal them from you, so I don't throw them as much. I HATE PIKE!!!!!!!! > Quote
MNBassguy Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 Dont forget about Smithwick Rattlin rogue! Quote
Kowen117 Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 X-rap you can't go wrong X-rap X-rap ;D ;D 8-) Quote
drmnbig Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 Another vote here for the Smithwick Rattling Rogue! I use both floating and suspending models. One of my favorite colors is black back, gold sides and silver belly. The largemouth tear it up in the spring. Quote
CFFF 1.5 Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 Smithwick Rattlin' Rogue Suspending. Quote
Super User Tin Posted December 11, 2008 Super User Posted December 11, 2008 You can't beat a Smithwick for shallow jerkbaiting. It may look a little big but even 10" fish have no problem choking it down. If you find aggressive prespawn fish on a wind-blown area, it is the only bait you need. Quote
VA BassHound Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 My favorite is the Rapala Husky Jerk Model HJ08: 3-1/8"; 1/4 oz Silver Quote
Bronzefly Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 MB visions, pointers, and rogues - there's one for every occasion! Quote
TournyFish001 Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 around here this none better than the LC Staysee for smallmouth Quote
ejtaylor822 Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 Rapala - X-Raps (preferred) and Husky jerks. Also picked up a bunch of Yozuri's at Dicks on sale that are pretty nice as well. Quote
Super User Muddy Posted December 11, 2008 Super User Posted December 11, 2008 Long lean redhead in a litttle black dress, they certainly catch a lot of jerks Quote
RobbyZ5001 Posted December 12, 2008 Posted December 12, 2008 Pointer... might just be a confidence thing. Quote
DADto4 Posted December 12, 2008 Posted December 12, 2008 Smithwick suspending rogue black back, silver middle, gold belly. Quote
bassboy1 Posted December 13, 2008 Posted December 13, 2008 I use mostly X-raps and Pointers. Been having a couple X-raps fall apart, but I have been told that if I send them back, they will ship me new ones, so I am collecting a stockpile of busted ones. So, for fun fishing, it is fine, but after loosing a fish in a tourney, I am skeptical about throwing them over the pointers during Ts. Like the look and action of the X-rap better though. Picked up a Diawa DB minnow with my last *** order. Anyone any experience with those? Quote
jig Posted December 13, 2008 Posted December 13, 2008 smithwick suspending rogue has never let me down.The only one i use Quote
spotaholic Posted December 14, 2008 Posted December 14, 2008 It's hard to beat many of the baits that have been listed. My personal favorite is a TD Minnow SP in the yellow spot color. I catch a bunck=h of fish on the jerkbait in all types of condition. Very effective during schooling times in the summer and in the winter for fish that are suspending. Quote
Super User Munkin Posted December 14, 2008 Super User Posted December 14, 2008 It's hard to beat many of the baits that have been listed. My personal favorite is a TD Minnow SP in the yellow spot color. I catch a bunck=h of fish on the jerkbait in all types of condition. Very effective during schooling times in the summer and in the winter for fish that are suspending. Are yours like mine and have most of the paint missing? Yellow spots when the sun is out and olive back when it is cloudy. Allen Quote
spotaholic Posted December 14, 2008 Posted December 14, 2008 Yep...My chrome is GONE but it still catches fish. I will have her ready in the AM for some jerkbait action. Quote
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