Jerkbaits

Justin Hawkins · Post by **Justin Hawkins** » Sat Apr 17, 2021 5:07 pm

I’m starting to throw jerkbaits this year, just an element I’ve not really done in the past. I bought a few vision 110’s, pointers and rerange baits, I’ve hooked 3 in the last two outings but have lost all three. I’m using a Kistler klx 7’0 medium-medium heavy rod, sort of like an mbr style rod. Am I the subject of bad luck or can someone give me some advice on how to land these suckers. Thanks

RJB · Post by **RJB** » Sun Apr 18, 2021 7:22 am

Rod your using prolly has too stiff of a tip to it. Try a diff rod with a fast tip and you shouldn’t loose them.

Angler Waki · Post by **Angler Waki** » Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:49 am

Hello,

This is just my opinion. A regular action rod may be better for jerkbait. I used to use Helium3 (6 feet/Ex-fast) for jerkbait and had a same situation. At that time, I changed my line to Monofilament line and it was working like a shock absorber a bit improved the catching rate. But I ended up changing all my Jerkbait tackles to a fast-regular action rod and now I don't have any problem.

And I always remove the original MEGABASS Katsuage out barb hooks on Vision 110 and put Gamakatsu on them.

Bass4Money · Post by **Bass4Money** » Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:41 pm

Like the post above says, GET RID OF THOSE STOCK HOOKS, THEIR GARBAGE!!!!!

Hookset5 · Post by **Hookset5** » Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:56 pm

Drag and a whimpy rod. I prefer 6’8-6’10 depending on your distance to the water and your height.
Let em take it, the last treble will eventually hook their side in the fight.
Trowing soft jerkbaits I still let em take it but set the drag tighter and.. hookset that monster!

Hogbassing · Post by **Hogbassing** » Thu Apr 22, 2021 5:10 pm

Light drag and glass rod preferred MH. Still need some rod to move the bait. No hook set needed. They will set the hooks them selves. Check your hooks offen. Buy a hook sharpener.