Xrap / Pointers

[rowyourboat]

going for some big river smallies.

are these a good option this time of year???

[Crestliner2008]

I always have a suspending jerkbait rigged on one of my rods, every time I go out. They tend to be more effective in the spring and fall periods, but if you work them fast in the summertime, they can be a killer.

[Bluebasser86]

I've done really well with jerkbaits for smallmouth year round in rivers. Seems like if you fish them fast where there is decent current they work best.

[Siebert Outdoors]

They work very well year round IMO.

[LCpointerKILLA]

yeah the pointer is 100x better than the xrap. yeah it catches more fish than all other hardbaits.

[Mobydick]

Iv'e had more luck on the LC Pointer 78 Suspending this year than I have on the larger model LC's. Although I haven't used an Xrap much at all this year, I always have one tied on a rod just in case. I find the Xrap works better for me in the colder water than the LC Pointer. There has been a few times where the bite on an LC will slow down but I can switch to an Xrap and find a few more bites. Just like Crestliner2008, I also have one of the two rigged every time I go out. Right now though I find that a tube, fluke, topwater walk-the-dog type bait, and a crankbait are the hot baits in my area. The water is cooling down and i'm sure the jerkbait bite should heat up very soon.

Good Luck!!!

[BassinMidWest]

Depends how cool the water is. I personally don't start fishing a pointer regularly until the water gets down into the 50's, or low 60's. When it's warmer, they'll still catch fish, but IMO there are better options out there.