Spring Jerkbait Fishing: Beginner and Advanced Tips!
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- Ready to "Trigger" fish to bite like never before?! These tips are the real deal! Learn to force bass to react instead of waiting for them to want to bite. The power of a properly fished jerkbait is unlike any other lure.
The jerk bait draws on a bass' core response. It can trigger an instinctual feeding response from a fish, regardless of their desire to bite. You're about to learn how to use a jerk bait to its fullest potential.
There are a lot of great baits on the market but some seem to be more consistent than others. Below is a list of the baits we fish with confidence from prespawn to postspawn.
Large baits...
Megabass Kanata: bit.ly/2jG4Q85
Jackall Rerange 130: bit.ly/2ge0qED
Megabass Vision 110 Magnum: bit.ly/2vdZOWf
Smaller baits...
Jackall Rerange 110: bit.ly/2ge0qED
Lucky Craft Flash Pointer SP 115 and 100: bit.ly/2aHz588
Lucky Craft Staysee 90: bit.ly/2dBzMmz
Damiki Striker 90: bit.ly/2FeVW7I
Softbaits and hooks...
Zoom Super Fluke: bit.ly/2aqys0H
1/0 Finesse Wide Gap Hook: bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Owner CPS Spring Medium: bit.ly/2b2YgDf
Gamakatsu Superline 4/0 EWG Hook: bit.ly/2ac92XG
Replacement Hooks and components...
Treble Hooks- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 4,5,6): bit.ly/2dWWAut
Owner Hyperwire Split Ring (Size 2 and 3): bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Jerkbait Storage...
Bass Mafia Casket 3700: bit.ly/2fg5ouM
Plano Waterproof 3740: bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Matt's Jerkbait Combo...
Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Aldebaran 50: bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb: bit.ly/2h4LNjm
All-Around Jerkbait Combo...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium: bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 70 7:1 ratio: bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 20 lb Sufix 832: bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: bit.ly/2ae97J9
Inexpensive options that will work for jerk baits...
Rod- Shimano Exage 6'10" Medium: bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Rod- Dobyns Colt 7' Med/hvy Crank: bit.ly/2lU0LfV
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I'am from the UK 🇬🇧 and I found your vid extremely interesting. I will give ur method a go when I get the chance. Great vid 👍
Absolute master class on jerkbait fishing. I got into a smallie bite for the first time in years snapping a keitech shad impact. This video, like all your other videos...pure gold.
Thankyou just watched this this morning and went out and caught possibly my PB if not 2nd biggest bass ever using the tactics you talked about
Really helpful I'm definitely a person that was reeling in to much slack.
Me too! I live on the opposite side of the country in NC and I can't Express the difference this man & channel has helped my fishing
I remember KVD saying to always use a slack line when working a jerk bait and point your rod at the bait after each jerk. I never forgot that. It gives it great action and like you said, you dont get that swimming action between pauses. Great tips. Thanks Matt!
Spring is one of the top three seasons for bass fishing.
Nothing like having your morning cup of JO and watching your vids.. I'm a bank fisherman, I've recently threw some rip baits out with no success. Your presentation tutorial helped me out on how to work it proper.. Thanks Matt.. Your channel is my favorite..
@tacticalbassin I watched this video first thing this morning and went out in my boat and caught my first jerkbait fish!!! It wasn’t a giant but it put up a good fight!!! Thanks guys!!!!
I feel like someone turned the firehose with all that information 🤣😂 no one can do it like Matt and Tim 👊👊👍👍
Enjoyed this video, as I've learned a ton from you over the years! It's crazy how the same techniques and baits are used so differently in different parts of the country. Here in the Midwest, you CAN'T underwork a jerkbait when the water is under 45 degrees most of the time. I outfish fools all the time that are hitting it hard like you described...that's what makes fishing so incredible. THUMBS UP on another great vid!
I love to go back and watch old Tactical Bassin videos that are relevant to the time, conditions, and style of fishing that I'm on at the moment so I can glean them for more information, and/or, refresh myself on something that I might have forgotten. Thanks for always sharing your knowledge with us fellas.
Matt, you are a true fishing jedi. Powerful in knowledge and kind in sharing. You have created a life fed by the fish, kudos.
When I think your instructional videos can't get any better, whamo! This video!
Keep'em coming, please.
MY #1 FAVORITE UA-cam CHANNEL! THANK YOU MATT AND TIM!
Tactical Bassin will forever be the greatest educational fishing channel on UA-cam!! You guys are beyond awesome. And have helped me so much. Keep em coming guys!!
Travis Hall great at selling tackle
Ajdizzle4rizzle that's true. But they aren't considered by very many that they recommend. They are just true fishermen trying to help other fishermen. I love these guys!!
These retrieval instructions were exact. I went fishing in the usual small pond today and was getting no bites with soft plastics so I decided to try a hard jerkbait and use these instructions and caught 3 easily already. Never caught a legit fish on a hard bait before u were right I was missing out. I would have probably gotten skunked again today without this video😂👍thanx!
I was killing it on a drop shot fluke yesterday. Smallies, largies, brown trout, and even a carp. That wacky hook rig is a great idea. Seems like a much more natural presentation, especially for a river.
I would love to see an in depth close up video of changing out hooks and split rings.
Get yourself some TEXAS TACKLE split ring pliers in the small size and it will change your life when it comes to switching out hooks and split rings
You can find em on TW
I had one of the best days of my life yesterday on a jerkbait. I caught approximately twenty largemouth,. The first fish was a 7.4, and the rest were in the 2-3 pound range with a 5.6 in the mix. But what really set this day apart was catching four giant grass carp. They were not foul hooked, rather they had the lure in their mouth. My seasoned semi-pro buddy and I both thought the first one was a fluke, but I proceeded to catch three more. I broke my personal best freshwater fish on 10# test Berkley Vanish fluorocarbon line, and I had never caught a carp before. I didn’t weigh the carp, but our best guess is the biggest was approximately 25 pounds with the smallest around 16. I was throwing a 3.75” Yo-Zuri Hardcore 95F in skeleton Ayu with four suspension strips to keep it down. Water clarity was 6-7 feet, which is clear for this reservoir. I’ve seen Matt catch a giant carp on a plug before, so I know you guys will believe me. I have photos and a video clip on my UA-cam channel and my Facebook page. Facebook page is under Food Chain Lures. I appreciate you guys more than you know, and you have taught this 40+ years of experiences angler so much that has made me a better fisherman. Thank you guys!
I have started really fishing jerkbaits a lot lately and I have been catching an absolute ton more fish than before. What you said in this video is completely right. My friends and I catch a hundred fish a day in the ponds here in Florida
Ah the pointer 78. Brings back memories of my pb largemouth. Oh I will never ever ever forget what that felt like when I set into that thing.
The info you provide is second to none always every single time. I've been diving back into old school vids cuz I can't get enough, tactical bassin has already helped me become a better angler. You guys are my heros. Already waiting for Friday's vid!
I watched this video and bought a few Jerkbaits, went to the lake and SLAYED! I had never used one, I primarily fish jigs and worms. Now I’m hooked lol I have to buy more. Thanks Matt !
Thank you for your valuable time and 😮 information
Getting ready for Kentucky Lake. This channel is perfect for tuning up!
Best channel on “the tube “!
Thanks Matt!!! You really explain your concepts very well. I always apply your concepts on any given lake & manage to constantly put good size fish in the boat. Thanks again for making me a better fisherman! Tacticalbassin rocks!!!!!
I got that dobyns after you talked about it a few weeks ago. It's the best budget rod I've ever used. It's my favorite crankbait rod now. Plan on trying more of them soon. Thanks
Az Scout one of the best brand of rods out there!
So far since February up here in Ohio the jerkbait has been my number#1 lure.ive caught pretty much all my Bass this season on jerkbait except for a couple here and there on lipless and swim bait.but my go to at the moment is a jerkbait hands down!
Can't tell you how much I've picked up from you guys. Since i started watching my catch ratio has gone way up. Love the videos keep them coming you guys are great.
Jerkbaits are my least confidence bait. I've watched so many videos on them but this one is the best.
By far my favorite video yet I hardly throw jerkbaits because I'm terrible at catching fish with them. Now I'm going to have to get out and give them another shot. Thank you for the inspiration and information.
I’ve been bed fishing for a long time, but I still have learned a lot from you guys! That Matt lures bluegill straight murders them! If my hook up ratio is weak I just switch to a Keitech! Any bluegill color. Thanks for helping keep my game up! Much love from Central California
Here in Alabama, PEARL WHITE is the best fluke color. I use albino or crazy chrome on clear, sunny days and pearl or silver rainbow in low light. Also, mardi gras or watermelon magic when they're eating bream, then lightning shad if their forage is catfish or shiners. A pearl or baitfish color tiny fluke on a ³/¹⁶oz gets the nod when we're after huge stripers and fiercely mean, fat magnum spotted bass in the tailraces of the lower Coosa River dams. Got my PB striper on this, on ML spinning gear, a coupla years back- a 16lb 12oz monster...IN HEAVY CURRENT!
Matt, You and Tim keep the great fishing tips and methods coming! I've learned a lot from watching Tactical Bassin' and improved my fishing greatly because of your teaching!
Awesome Video. Thank you for your advice and sharing. That looks like the upper Mississippi. If it is, steer clear of barges and happy fishing!
Thanks to you and specifically this video i caught 7 bass from the bank on a jerkbait 3 on my first day off and 4 then next day off... thank you soooo much man!
Hey Matt...Great explanation on the cadence and with the hard stops and pause with no bait glide. I may have been giving my baits a head start! Ha! No more of that!
The j knot is best according to field/stream testing 3 yearsago. Although the double unit knot and the blood knot are great, try the j knot. It is also the easiest to tie.
Just made a setup with 6lb mono tied to a 2500 series reel and a 6'6 med,fast rod. Cant tell you how much fun it is to throw finesse jerkbaits up to 5/8 ounce and have such a light rod for perfect reactions.
The jackal rerange 110 is my go to. It's a bass killer.
Matt and tim your content is amazing in all areas no one is better keep it up you guys are great
I've been really impressed with the duo realis 110. Great bait!
Going from large bait to small one was is very interesting. and retrieving hints was very Cool my fishing friends. !!
Love this video, I am not a beginner but I definitely have a ton to learn. Your videos always help so much
All hail the master. Thanks for another great video Matt. Very informative.
Jerkbaits are my go to confidence lure that also caught my PB
At Clark’s Hill lake now and have been using the fluke and jerk baits ,getting ready for the tournament on Saturday and Sunday ! But I also have my huds !!!!
I learn so much from you guys. This spring time is TB jerking tips vs European Northern pike. Game on.. :)
Tips are awesome... thank you. bait suggestions, hooks, and lines luv it.
I love how much into detail you go
You sir are my hero and I have so many questions about being a fishing guide
Great video . I laughed when you mention the Banjo . I still have the kit...lol
Video idea? When to use rattle or no rattles? For jerks and cranks and Lipless?
Love the pointer 78. Caught my PB 7lber on it in October 2012!
i LOVE WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS. i GET A TON OF INFO FROM YOU GUYS. I HAVE NOT GOTTEN A BIG BASS YET. i KNOW I WILL. THKS FLUKEGURU
Here in southern ohio I fish a lot of clear ponds and nothing compares to the 4.5" original floating Rapala in the gold/black
Awesome video! Absolutely amazing! There is so much useful information. I learned a lot in twenty minutes and all the information was relevant. Again, great video. Thank you!
What an incredible video. Priceless.i have s few jerkbaits and thought I was using them right. I wasn’t. Thank you so much. You guys kick ass.
Great videos on Jerkbaits Matt. My jerkbait set up is the zodias 6'10 m with a curado 70 xg. Awesome setup too!
Ying Yang I’m buying the the exact same setup soon but a curado k instead, what power rod did you get?
Sir Gillium I got the medium action rod.
Ying Yang thanks
Loved this video! Very helpful, easy to understand. Would love to see maybe more gear reviews... not a lot cause the tips and informational videos are better but reviews are always welcome
@tacticalbassin I've had so many good fish follow me straight to the bank, just to watch them turn off repeatedly. I was pulling too much slack in! went back to the same water hole and kept the slack right, back to back to back casts, 3lb, 3lb, 5.6lb. Thanks for the tip!!!!!!
learn so.much from you guys seriously awesome videos. keep it up. best fishing channel on UA-cam by far.look forward to watching your videos Everytime I get a notification you uploaded a new one. tight lines,!
jerk baits are one of those lures that I KNOW I should be throwing more often...but I just don't for some reason
lojo.fishing they always show high dollar. What about bass pro and H20 express? Do you have experience with those?
lojo.fishing get with the program lojo lol 😝
Once you start throwing a jerkbait and start getting bit...youre gonna be jerkin allll the time😉 it gets addictive.
Jeremy B. Im always jerkin xd
lol Yeah I really need to give it a fair chance
Probably the best channel on UA-cam.
Gfin definitely*😊🎣👊
Always very detailed and informative. Great video. Definitely my favorite UA-cam channel.
Thank you Matt, ALWAYS comin' thru with the knowledge bombs. Thoroughly impressed once again! Thank you
Biggest bass I ever caught in my local lake was on a Rapal Shadrap. 50 degree water in March off a tapering point adjacent to a spawning flat. It crushed that jerk bait. It was awesome. But hate messing with those hooks.
Beautiful *Bait* Fisherman Congratulations!👍🎣🐠
You videos are consistent and very helpful.
In my experience people get too carried away with changing hooks. I’ve never, never had a need to change hooks on a new LC or Megabass jerkbait. Now if you’re fishing junk baits or buy one of those odd swimbaits with dull or huge hooks then by all means change em. People have to be cognizant that jerkbaits are tuned to suspend and changing hook size can kill the action fast.
Your experience is evident.
I really enjoyed the video it was very indepth and educational. You guys are awesome
Best damn fishing channel yet. So much valuable information. You have taught me ALOT and I thank you.
thanks for your time giving tips.
Duo Realis-120sp.
Landed a 6.39 on a figure 8 swim at the end of retrieve. Could get bigger but not around were I live.
Hard sharp snaps get smacked by damn near everything.
Striper love them something fierce. Other salt fish like snook and tarpon like to eat them hard.
Matt ur a frickin pro dude! Real deal ... awesome vid man...love it
The pointer made by lucky craft is the best jerk bait ever made!! The best color is sexy shad!! It’s a bait that works whenever wherever!
that tip at 4:00 mark... very interesting. Solid gold right there. Thanks man!
3:20 ....careful Matt, we don't want you to go blind. We need these videos.
lol... i see what you did there
Somebody please explain I don’t get it 😂
HAHAHA Willie Nelson tells it the best. Enjoy!! ua-cam.com/video/2FWuE_YgqT0/v-deo.htmlm7s
jabman549 hahahaha good one, I had to back and look like "I don't see nothing" hahahaha.
hArRiSoN ç than you’re too young my dude, or you just haven’t heard the joke..
Great content brother as always!
"The Ripping and the Tearing !"
It’s an absolute pleasure to attend another class at Tac Bass U
Great video, you guys are great, will be trying out this weekend for sure.
Cant wait to try it
My jerkbait rod is a st Croix rage 6'10" M XF which actually has a light tip. Paired with a Piscifun phantom (only 5.7oz).
Thanks for the tips. Can you go into detail on floating, suspending, and sinking jerkbaits as it pertains to water temp, seasonal, etc.? Do you put them in a clear container of water and "balance" before using them? If so, what tips do you recommend in either fast, medium or slow rise/sink?
Much appreciated.
Bass Dojo this would help a lot, all of my jerkbaits float. Megabass, Jackall rerange all of them. I can’t get them to suspend at all. Maybe I should try bigger hooks
Fluorocarbon
What about jerkbait color? Do you have go to colors for certain conditions/regions?
Awesome stuff and I'd say that these tips could be paired with Classic 2020! Thanks for sharing!
always great tips
Great tips on working the baits!
Only jerk bait video you ever need to see! Awesome tips guys helped my jerk bait fishing tremendously!!
I learn so much from you guys man thanks!!
So knowledgeable and experienced
I know you guys are more into the high end gear or like 80+ as a budget range. But I would love to see you guys do some reviews on KastKing reels, it’s not really your category of gear, so cheap, but I want to gear a review from someone that REALLY knows what they are talking about.
Harrison C. Kastking is made to LOOK and FEEL high quality... they just don’t last. The gears WILL bust
Your vids are the absolute best
Great video Matt. Awesome information
Flash minnow Tr for little rip baits! Idk the color but the pattern that’s gold hued with a pinkish belly is freakin deadly. I’ve literally caught a 4 inch bass and a 4lb bass in the same 2 hours on this thing
Excellent tutorial
Love your videos man! So insightful! Thank you!
your info is greatly appreciated
I love those summer time when you fast rip the jerk bait and suddenly you feel a hard hit. I can't define the feeling but its like a hard smack to the jerk bait. In shorter words you know you have a fish on if your ripping the jerk bait during the summer. The strike feels totally different from any other baits. Jerk bait is my first bait on the the water for scanning and searching active bass. What pattern do you guys use for fishing jerk bait in the spring? Thank you Matt for posting this one!!!
Once again, Awsome video. You and Tim are Awsome.
Thanks for the tips,i took the the tups and used them and i caught my pb largie with a trout magnet jerkbait in hawk and it caught me a 5.6lb bass it was finesse tho