Alright, let’s talk about them jerkbaits for catchin’ bass, ya hear? I ain’t no fancy fisherman, but I know a thing or two about gettin’ those fish on the line. Now, this ain’t gonna be no college talk, just plain ol’ common sense.
First off, what’s a jerkbait anyway? Well, it’s a lure, see? Looks kinda like a little fish, and it moves all jerky-like in the water when you yank your rod. That’s why they call it a jerkbait, I reckon. It ain’t rocket science.
Now, findin’ the right jerkbait, that’s the tricky part. There’s a whole mess of ’em out there, all shapes and sizes, and colors you ain’t never seen before. Makes your head spin, it does. But don’t you fret, I’ll tell ya what I know.
Some folks say that Megabass Vision ONETEN is the best. They call it the “winner” and the “best all-around.” I ain’t sayin’ they’re wrong, but there’s more to it than just the name, ya know? It’s all about what works for you and them fish.
- Color Matters: You gotta think about the water, see? If it’s clear, them fish can see everything. So you want somethin’ that looks natural, like blue and silver, or maybe black and silver. If the water’s murky, well, then you gotta go with somethin’ brighter, somethin’ that stands out. Think chartreuse or maybe even pink, if you’re feelin’ fancy. But I always say, stick to the natural colors, bluegill, shad looking colors they work best, most of the time.
- Size Matters Too: Big bass like big baits, little bass like little baits. Simple as that. But sometimes, a big ol’ bass will go after a tiny bait, just to be ornery. Fish are funny that way. So you got to have a few different sizes in your tackle box.
Now, when’s the best time to use these jerkbaits? Well, you can use ’em pretty much any time of year, but there’s some times that are better than others. Windy days, them are good days for jerkbaits. Wind makes the water all choppy, and them bass can’t get a good look at your lure. They just see somethin’ flashin’ and dartin’, and they go after it. Bam! Fish on!
And don’t forget how you work that bait. You can’t just throw it out there and reel it in like a robot. You gotta jerk it, see? That’s the whole point. Give it a twitch, let it sit for a second, then twitch it again. Make it look like a wounded minnow, somethin’ easy for them bass to catch.
Different jerkbaits got different actions, too. Some dive deep, some stay near the surface. Some wiggle a little, some wiggle a lot. You gotta experiment, try different things, see what them bass like on that particular day. One day they might like one thing, the next day they might like somethin’ completely different. That’s fishin’ for ya.
And don’t be afraid to change things up. If you ain’t catchin’ nothin’ with one color, try another one. If you ain’t catchin’ nothin’ with one size, try another one. If you ain’t catchin’ nothin’ with one action, try another one. Keep at it, and eventually, you’ll find somethin’ that works. That’s the key to fishin’, ain’t it? Patience and persistence.
So there you have it. That’s all I know about jerkbaits. Like I said, I ain’t no expert, but I’ve caught my fair share of bass with these things. Just remember the basics: color, size, action, and time of year. And most importantly, don’t give up. Them fish are out there, you just gotta figure out how to catch ’em.
Now go on and get yourself a few of them jerkbaits and go fishin’! And don’t forget to bring some snacks, a fella gets hungry out on the water all day.
One last thing, I heard some fellers talkin’ about “bills” on a jerkbait and sayin’ it looks like a crankbait. Don’t you go just reelin’ it in steady like. You still gotta jerk it! That’s what makes it a jerkbait, not a crankbait.
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