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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…]
Jerkbait vs Crankbait, which one should you throw?
If you walk through any fishing retail store or browse through the various online vendors, you will quickly see the amount of variety that is available when it comes to bass lures. It is no different with crankbaits and jerkbaits. There are a variety of different types of each on the market. Why are there so many different types to choose from? Simply put, they catch fish.
In fact, I would say it is safe to say that jerkbaits and crankbaits are two of the most popular style of baits that are available and they are responsible for catching many fish.
Oftentimes however, many fishermen are not completely sure of when to throw one over the other.
In this article, we will take a look at several tips for when and where to break out each specific lure to maximize their effectiveness when trying to land bass. [Read more…]
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 works 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. [Read more…]
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!
