Tis the season to throw jerk baits. Nothing shakes off the
winter blues better than a day on the water. To make sure you enjoy yourself, jerk
baiting should be part of your day.
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| Jackall's Sqaudminnow 128. An excellent example of a jerk bait. |
Jerk baits are long, slender minnow plugs. Usually between
3” to 6” in length, they mirror baitfish well. Cold water can limit a bass
desire to feed. So, matching what bass are accustom to eating helps. Jerk baits come in three distinct
designs: floating, suspending and sinking. Suspending and sinking model are identical to most floating
models yet they’re weighted to counteract the lure’s floatation. By having the
bait suspend or sink, the lure appears very injured or dying; nothing more
appealing to a half frozen bass. It also casts like a bullet.
Anglers have to be in rhythm with the season. Cold water
mean lethargic bass. Keep the retrieve smooth and slow. You’ll have to play
into the instincts of bass but don’t go crazy. Cold-water temperatures prevent even
the hungriest of predators to resist something zipping by.
Anglers need to focus on local conditions to determine what
minnows the bass are hunting. Shad
tend to be the most dominant forage but not always. Regardless, jerk baits will
match what bass eat. Figure out what the bass are feasting on and match the
size, shape and colour. You’ll need all the advantage to score.
Quick tips for success.
- Find clear water
- Baitfish mean bass. Find them and bass will be shortly behind
- Scale down. Light line will help keep the bait deep
- Deep diving baits are your friends, so use them
- Keep an eye on warming trending
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