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The Best Jerkbait Rod For Bass Fishing – My Top 8 Picks

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With all the different fishing rods on the market it can be difficult choosing the right one. This is no different when shopping for the best jerkbait rod.

You may wonder: What is the best power rating for a jerkbait rod? What is the best action? Is there an advantage of having a very long fishing rod versus a shorter rod?

In this post we are going try to answer those questions and much more. We are also going to highlight a few of the best options on the market.

Enjoy!

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Analyzing 21 Lures In Search For The Best Bass Fishing Lure 2020

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What are the best bass fishing lures? Talk about a difficult question to answer in a single blog post. With so many different types of bass lures and baits on the market, it is impossible to limit it down to one or even the top ten.

The reason that question is so difficult to answer is because there are a variety of different lure categories and under each category, there are several different kinds of baits.

Take, for example, crankbaits. Under the crankbait category, you have squarebill, single knocker, rattle, silent, lipless, deep diving and more are coming to the market each and every year. Then once you choose a subcategory there are a number of different brands that make the lure within the subcategory unique to its brand. And to think that is just the crankbait category.

We also need to take into consideration the seasons. There are lures that work best in the summer, and there are lures that work best in the fall. The same can be said about post spawn vs pre-spawn, and spring vs winter.

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How To Set The Hook & Keep Bass From Throwing The Hook

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How to set the hook…oh that’s easy. Wait for the first to take the bait. Give the rod a good yank and you have yourself a fish right?

Wrong.

Learning how to set the hook properly is probably one of most important things a beginner angler could learn.

After all, if you don’t learn this important step, that big fish will always be the one that got away.

To help you land more fish we have put together this post to talk about the proper way to set the hook when fishing with jigs, topwater frogs, and crankbaits.

We are also going to highlight 3 important tips to keep in mind when hooking that fish.

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Mystery Tackle Box Review – Is It the Best Fishing Tackle Box Subscription?

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Welcome to my mystery tackle box review? In this post, we are going to answer such question as: Is this the best fishing tackle box subscription? What are the differences between the regular MTB vs the MTB Pro? How long are the subscriptions?

Lastly, we are going to show you step by step how to set up your subscription today.

So let’s get started…

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An Indepth Look At The Best Fishing Line For Bass

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best fishing line for bassWhat is the best fishing line for bass? If someone asked you that question, how would you respond? It’s a difficult question right?

Many people might say monofilament, while others only throw fluorocarbon and lastly there are even some anglers that know nothing but braid. So which one should you throw?

In this post, we are going to talk about the different characteristics of each line available to you on the market so you can make the best decision.

Let’s begin…

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How To Fish A Jerkbait – Jerk. Jerk. Pause.

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Jerkbaits have graced the tackle boxes of the most successful bass fishermen in the modern fishing era. They are one of the best representations of an injured baitfish, and the erratic action can entice vicious strikes from bass as well as any other bass lure.

In this article, we will take a look at what jerkbaits are, some tips about gear selection, how to properly pick a the best one for the circumstances and most importantly how to fish a jerkbait under different situations. [Read more…] about How To Fish A Jerkbait – Jerk. Jerk. Pause.