Jerkbaits And Cranks. Why Cant I Catch Fish?

[Jim_M]

Had no results with cranks myself. Then, quite by accident, I got strikes when the crank would smack into things likes rocks, logs and generally the bottom.

Came to realize (late) that this is expected and common.

[HEEF]

not going to lie, Rapala X-rap. One hell of a jerk/slash bait! was killing them up north in NY in the summer. Lakes up there are crystal clear though. I have fished it down on Smith Mountain Lake in cloudy water. Had a few fish on the ghost white color. I think that the X-rap is worth a shot if you are looking at picking up some jerkbaits.