Advanced Jerkbait Tricks For Cold Water Bass Fishing
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- As cold nights set in and temperatures around the country drop, bass begin acting in peculiar ways. Yes, some of them continue to ambush baitfish in the shallows when they can find it, but many are shifting toward Winter haunts. As these fish gather near outside structures their feeding habits begin to change and the way you target them should as well.
If you live in the Southern half of the country your fish are still feeding aggressively in warmer water than our Northern brethren are currently experiencing. Your fish are most likely actively corralling baitfish in the backs of creeks and coves, feeding voraciously several times each day. During these times an aggressive jerkbait with maximum flash and movement is the key to consistent success. You need to distract these fish from the 1000’s of real prey so they will target the single, injured minnow that you are presenting.
For those in the Northern half of the country, Winter is fast approaching. Many are already seeing freezing temperatures and water temperatures are beginning to plummet. This cold snap marks one of your best opportunities of the year for a giant bass! While many anglers shy away from the cold, you are the stand out who carries on and will be rewarded. When you’re targeting bass in cold water (below 50 degrees) flash becomes less important, the bait’s ability to suspending in place will be the triggering mechanism to make your fish bite.
Below you’ll find links to both styles of jerkbait, the gear we use to throw them, and the terminal tackle we use to modify and perfect this presentation. All links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
If you Could Only Have One Jerkbait...
Bait- Megabass Vision 110:
Colors: HT-Ito Tennessee Shad or GP Pro Blue
Aggressive Jerkbaits…
Shallow- Jackall Rerange 110: bit.ly/2ge0qED
Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, Silver Shad, Hollow Minnow
Shallow- Lucky Craft Flash Pointer SP: bit.ly/2aHz588
Colors: Bone Pro Blue, American Shad, Aurora Black
Midrange- Jackall Rerange MR: bit.ly/2CbWr6X
Colors: Hollow Minnow, Silver Shad, Ghost Wakasagi, Blue Pearl Shad
Suspending Cold Water jerkbaits…
Small- Megabass Vision 110 Jr: bit.ly/2OeAFBf
Colors: Ito Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad, GG Deadly Black Shad
Standard- Megabass Vision 110:
Colors: GP Pro Blue 2, Mat Tenn Shad, Killer Kawaguchi
Deep- Megabass Vision 110+1: bit.ly/2iGYOCX
Colors: GP Pro Blue, Mat Shad, GP Skeleton TN
Extra Deep- Megabass Vision 110+2: bit.ly/2BLQIBA
Colors: Mat Shad, Ito Tennessee Shad, GP Pro Blue
Hook and Split Ring Upgrades…
Split Ring Replacement- Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): bit.ly/2v8ArBX
110 Replacement Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): bit.ly/2dWWAut
110 Junior Replacement Hook- Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): bit.ly/3oSXVXp
Matt's Favorite Jerkbait Combo...
Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" medium: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line- Sunline Assassin 10 lb Fluorocarbon: bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Alternative Reel: Shimano Curado 70 MGL K: bit.ly/3jdrMqa
Mid-Range Jerkbait Combo...
Rod- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium: bit.ly/2gUWTft
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL K: bit.ly/3jdrMqa
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Budget Jerkbait Combo...
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 6'8" medium: bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Shimano SLX MGL 70: bit.ly/3gIUCgJ
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Other Great Jerkbait Rods...
-Megabass Orochi XX 6'11" Jerkbait Special: bit.ly/2OSVNwH
-Megabass Destroyer Oneten Special: bit.ly/2wVOSbY
-G Loomis IMX Pro 812 JBR: bit.ly/2QurcHi
-St Croix Legend Elite 6'10" Medium: bit.ly/2z2qdHc
-Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: bit.ly/2L3wppO
Related Jerkbait Videos...
Fall Jerkbait Fishing! Everything You Need To Know! (2020): • Fall Jerkbait Fishing!...
Winter Jerkbait Fishing- Tricks To Get More Bites (2019): • Winter Jerkbait Fishin...
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Matt’s biggest fib he tells???
“I like to keep it simple...” 🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤣🤣
Hahahahahahahahahahaha fact! But at least he breaks it down Barney style
Videos like this makes my OCD happy. Thank you
Nothing like sipping on some coffee while watching tactical bassin awaiting my shipment of Megabass jerkbaits 😁☕️
U know it 🙂
Damn I love drinking coffee and opening boxes from tackle warehouse too!!
If I broke out a scale to weigh my tackle my wife would call the cops and have be committed. Love these guys!
This must never happen , women talk ...if you go down , we all go down !!!
I bring out my scale only because I’m bad with fractions lol
Lmao
I too, am waiting on an order from Tacklewarehouse. Matt's favorite Jerkbait rod, the Expride 6'10" is inbound. Thanks for the tip on those Gamakatsu Finesse Nano hooks. Thanks Tactical Bassin for all you do for us.
I checked out the exprides at my local fishing store and man they are sweet. They had the 6 10 medium and it was incredibly light and i could only imagine how it would be a perfect jerkbait rod. Enjoy! Gotta Love tactical bassin.
The best part of waking up son !!! TB🔥
Jerkbaits can be a real science and a lot of tinkering. Thanks Matt for clearing up the long disputed issue on hooks and splits with Visions!
I started watching your videos over a year ago when I made the jump from trout to bass fishing. No better Channel on RUclips for learning how to be a successful bass fisherman. I cant tell you how many times I've employed many of the ideas from your videos and ripped on them. Thanks! Please keep up the fantastic content!
Always the best!!!! Thank you so much for your love of fishing
Absolutely love going down the rabbit hole with Tactical. Thank you for the excellent detailed info. It matters !!
The jerkbait videos here have translated into big bass. Not just large mouth but also in the saltwater. Thank you guys for sharing the secrets in such detail.
Thanks again guys for all the great info, never would have thought to break out my scale to balance a bait, you guys are such a big help
Excellent Matt. I was always told not to mess with my megabass 110 hooks but of course tacticalbassin has a solution. Great stuff guys.
I am ordering a dobyns Sierra casting 6,8 today 👍👍👍😃
Jerk baits are always my favorite videos you guys upload a jerk bait is my favorite thing to throw
I am just starting to throw big swim baits Matt and Tim, and it is all because of your long seminars and videos. Thank you so much for getting me into it! There definitely is something special and it is fun when you throw those 8” Hudds and seeing those 10# gigantic bass! All I have to do is connect with one...
thank you for all the quality content and in depth explanations. you put me and on the fast track to catching big bass
As a fisherman that makes 98% of my own lures I know exactly what you are talking about. I don't weigh mine yet, conversely I do float test everyone before final paint and luster. Also at the sealing point they will all get a cast test. The first is the flight test. If it tumbles I'm likely to change hook design and start the float test all over. Then once it flies straight I will go to the test pond and see how it floats or sinks before the tow test. Any adjustments again will be by bending hooks or adding split rings to get the float and retrieve actions where I want. Then back to the paint shop [of late I am painting ALL, preferring not to have shiney hooks] (Are minnows born with hooks sticking out of their bellies and asses?) to paint and luster. Another casting flight test. If all good the last operation is installing the eyes. More luster spray and final flight and casting test. Yes Sir I know exactly what you are talking about. And you are the best fishermen God created in my book. Oh my what I see money can do with these TV guys selling crap and those with nothing to show but cranking in fish. Thanks, may the Lord Richly Bless you my Brother.
Thanks, Matt. I thought I learned all I could about jerkbait fishing from you. You proved me wrong! And thank you for being so inclusive and appealing to such a wide range of anglers and budgets. Politicians from both sides of the aisle could learn a great deal from you and Tim!
I can see all your baits on the reflection of your glasses 🔥
Caught my biggest bags today best of fives fish 23.7 lbs. my PB was 5.10. MN that big. Thanks for all the information. Great videos y’all put out.
I’ve been laying them in the shade with the Rapala Shadow Rap. It seems to be getting bit better than my others. They murder it and you don’t even have to set the hook. The just crush it
I have a few shadow raps also, the bite is definitely not subtle , lol
I have megabass but I have had so much success on the Shadow Rap. I throw it first.
Hey Matt!
Expride update.
That rod handles like a dream and the sensitivity is INSANE! The 1/4 drag turn has saved me losing bass a couple times. The Megabass is my go to now. I should have made the switch to them years ago.
Would love to fish with y’all some day down in Tennessee or up here in Kentucky.
Thank you for the excellent information!
Keep it up!
Thanks to you guys I am a Lucky Craft lover now, the surf pointer and flash pointer were killer this spring/summer thanks for all the info :)
Oh and the rerange as well
I still fish braid to long leader for jerkbaits. The braid helps with having too many coils of fluoro, and I can make quality fluoro last way longer.
how long of a leader?
@@matthewmoser2090 6-9ft should suffice
@@matthewmoser2090 I run around 15 or 20 feet usually. When I have my bait hooked to the reel. ( Expride 6' 10") i probably have 2 or 3 handle turns of leader still in the reel.
@@johnnyblaze2620 what knot do you use ?
@@matthewmoser2090 I agree with Chris as well. I usually run 15lb Suffix 832, I tie an FG knot to 15’-25’ of either 10lb or 12lb floro, but this year I started using mono quite a bit for my leader, and I’m really liking it whenever I don’t need to get deep. Honestly I feel like my hookup to landing ratio is better with mono.
I love you guys! I wish I could get on your boat for a day!
Michigan smallie guy here, I'm a big fan of the Duo Realis Jerkbaits. honestly, I have more Duo Jerks than Megabass...
What color do you recommend? I love their pencils and wanted to try their jerkbaits.
I used a gift card to buy Megabits jerkbaits. Two in each size and various colors. I absolutely love the standard 110 threadfin shad color. That one has done the best besides pro blue and white. It's truly a bait that looks worth the money.
Them gama nano hooks are phenomenal.
Agreed! 👊
Seriously though thank you for your dynamic information You are my favorite teacher
Matt I caught 3 on your crankbait yesterday and the lost it . I think I caught someone’s braid or other line. Glad I had 3 of them. Thanks
Would love to see you guys hook up with addicted fishing and catch some salmon or steelhead love both of your channels would be awsome to see you guys all in a boat
Hands down the best info on here. 💯 You guys are the best!! Love my jerkbaits. 👍🏻😎
Love jerkbait fishing!! Great info!
there is a vision 110+3 plus 3 as well.....a tackle junkie myself......... but you have to order from japan ,I ordered a half dozen last year when they came out......last winter if i remember right. awesome on suspended fish in clear water...
I remember wrapping solder around the hook shanks of my rogues and filling the bath tub with water and adding ice to get temp to match the lake I’m fishing, putting the baits in the tub and adjusting the weight until they would suspend. Weighing hooks, hell that’s simple compared to what we used to have to do.
Great video.... love that jerkbait bite.... just got a Curado 70 mgl and love it ...
I sincerely appreciate everything you two do for our community. I don't know weather to thank you two or curse you two, but you have spured a love of jdm tackle in me. I have had a killer few weeks on the tennessee shad 110 on the california delta. Again I appreciate you two.ore then words can describe. Please continue to pump out the incredible content.
Every time it gets serious he has to take the sunglasses off and look us in the eye, That’s how you know it’s real important lol
Dude I smiled so big at this comment,so true!
Hey. This is money. Thanks a million for these precious tips. 👍
Matt;i LOVE IT!!!y'all did the research and gathered the data,which saves me $$ on buying a scale so now I can get replacement hooks and hardware(&more jerkbaits)..Thanks guys!!#WinterBassFishing
Great stuff
Y’all guys really informative , really good videos 👍
I have had some success stretching out used floro a little to remove coil. Hook it to the dock or something let out a long cast worth of line and put a decent amount of tension on it but be reasonable. It helps.
Fluorocarbon has to be Steamed (heated) and straightened. Then allow it to Cool-down before easing the tension. It’s a bit time consuming to treat a whole Spool but it works every time.
Hard freeze?? It’s still 80 degrees during the day out in Central California!!! But this weekend it’s gonna drop 20 degrees or more. Fall will finally be here. TACTICAL BASSIN WOO WOO!!
The Jackal Rerange GS shad became my go to JerkBait since you guys turned me on to it two years ago(?) Making them react has been the only way I've been getting them this year with all the pressure of the scamdemic, etc. In fact, this year would have been a bust for me without this one bait. It's getting inducted on to the wall of fame for sure.
I think I'm over you guys leaving Currupt, Ca. because now I look forward to seeing some new people finding out how frustrating it is to have Timmy and "Golden Boy" (Matt) to contend with on their waters. They'll be schooling you in no time.
I remember bringing a scale to Bass Pro to weigh trebles and split rings, everyone there thought i was crazy. LOL
I bought a Shimano SLX 6'10 med and the curado 70 and i have been so impressed and happy with the setup. I dont think U can get a better jerkbait combo for the money.
Thank you for your vast knowledge of the jerkbait but something that I think y’all touched on is what color jerkbait for clear vs dirty water
The Tactical Bassin gear looking fresh guys!!!🙌
Looking forward to hearing which new jerkbaits you guys like! Hopefully something less expensive than the Vision 110 or the Rerange impresses because I have one of each but am always hesitant to throw them
I know you guys always put your recommendations for rods in the description but I would like to see a video where you show the rod you recommend for a specific technique and also what other techniques that same rod could be used for.
The only problem with changing hooks is many new hooks make your Megabass lures sink if you break them off. The original hooks will make the lure float back to the top of the water and you can find them. On the other hand you can retrieve changed hooks with a magnet if they are not too tangled.
We've covered this extensively in other videos, even going as far as to weigh hooks and split rings on a gram scale. Our hook recommendations are perfect Replacements.
its my favorite thing seeing a tacticalbassin upload in the morning
no its not, i no where u liv
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@@heads_or_tales7364 LOL 😆 gotcha. Thought there was some serious stalker vibes going on.
I've been reading jerkbait threads like mad to determine best replacement hooks for Lucky Craft Pointer 100's and 78's - Really most of their jerkbaits are in sizes 5 and/or 6. But I saw an eye opening video where Matt was weighing split rings with trebles because with jerk baits especially, if you mess up the balance then there goes your ability to suspend the bait as was designed, and u just opened a bigger can of worms than ditching the hooks that still probably work 7 or 8 out of 10 bites! I just bought some of the Gamy, Aaron Martens TGW G Finesse trebles (in sizes 5 and 6), and they're noticeably smaller in size than the stocked Lucky Craft . I know Matt has a ton of the Lucky Crafts and wished he'd remark on this. I can't afford to go out buying MegaBass jerkbaits at $25 or whatever a throw - I've got plenty of these Lucky crafts that have been great for years, just need a solution to an alternative hook (since they no longer market for these Lucky Craft jerkbaits) that someone knows won't alter the suspending characteristics.
Love your videos! Would like to see you guys fish some of our lakes up here in Canada, Ontario where I am (Peterborough area). If you have any videos from up here, or are planning a trip up here would like to know...Thx guys. Keep up the GREAT work!
Megabass Vision 110 is the NRX of Jerkbaits 😅
Always good information.
Great vid Matt could you try the Rick Clunn STX jerk bait. It uses a mega bass mold and it’s only $8!
Great video-for advanced and well-heeled anglers. For me, lacking the resources, it was discouraging. These baits are expensive. Any advice for those of us on a budget?
Thank you for uploading this to break up my election blues! I need some serious work on Jerkbaits and this video helps so much! Thanks dudes!!!
@@itzvazquezfishing5539 im sorry but please dont bring the self advertising into this channels comment section
So good!
Tim and Matt,
I know most bass anglers use baitcasting reels. Can you guys add more info on your videos for guys like me who mostly use spinning reels? Still love all of the videos and miss you guys in Northern California.
Thanks
JEEZ! I gotta buy a scale now!!!...lol
What about braid to fluro leader?
His boat deck is froze Welcome to Eastside Hell Cali bro 😎
This video is just in time for me I was out the other day trying to balance some. What are you running on the rerange? They come with much stouter hooks than the 110 and I’m fishing the upper James river where I tend to chip or break the lips off more often than I’d like and I’d rather lose $15 than $25 plus even in the colder weather the smallmouth seem to prefer the jackal over the 110 in the river so I save my 110s for the lake. Thanks in advance and keep up the in depth videos👍🏻
I can’t buy new flouro really often, so to achieve no memory could I sub braid to mono leader?
Hey matt, I fish a lot of tidal water in Florida that is stained to chocolate milk. Any color reccomendations for stained water as far as translucent, matte colors, shiny. Most of the water I fish is in the 0-12 foot range. Thanks for all the tips! Keep it up!
Oh boy. Im one of those serious jerkbait fisherman. I cant wait to change these hooks. I lost about 9 fish on wed using megabass's stock hooks. SMH. I literally pulled into my marina and bought new ones that day but the size seems to be too small. Im going change to this and watch it all come together.
Love the vids
I actullay met you in the hotel at lake chatuge I was just letting you know I checked you out
I've noticed that some baits will sink or float in different temperature water rather than suspend. Have you seen this?
Great video have to get some hooks and split rings.Not very good at changing them takes me a while even with split ring tool any tips
Man I’m struggling badly trying to get my first jerkbait fish. Finally had one come up today and look at it but he turned on it visibility was super clear I could see about 15 ft down
Since you are o the east coast now, you should do a video in trout swimbaits for big smallmouth
Great video we use a jerk bait all Season here in Michigan
Awesome video Matt! Quick question, what about 10-15 pound braid, using a 12-18 foot floro leader on spinning setup? I realize braid can rip hooks out, but if your floro leader is long enough is that an option since you still have stretch there? Obviously the advantage with the mainline braid is no coils and better sensitivity. Is that worth the trade off? Maybe it is if you’re using spinning gear versus bait caster, because I would not put that small braid on a bait caster. Ha ha. God bless!
Would a Smithwick Rogue work? I’ve never heard you mention one.
yes sir they do and have been catching them for years
The smithwick rogue is very trixky to get balanced perfect. But if and whn u do.. it will out perform about any other jerk bait. Especially in the midwest..
Me too. I just.noticed they never mention them. Maybe it’s because they don’t cost $15 to $20 per bait.
@@bassman2162 everyone has to make a living..and they do a great service teaching us all the time. Im ok with it. Plus people want to know if the high end stuff outperforms, everybody has cheap jerk baits. They all catch fish tho.
Tips work best for ppl who are on a boat and are in the middle of the water. Tlk to me on how to catch fish when ur not on a boat and around area that has grass and all these things do is bring up grass....
You use a jerk bait from shore or do you have to find those bait balls first.
Matt, you should talk about drag too. I mean with 10 or 12 lb fluorocarbon should we not horse them in with no drag? Or what. I'm new to fluorocarbon this year, and I really have no idea how strong it really is.
I want to 🐟 fish for walleye and some Bass but mainly walleye. Do they as good for walleye and which one works the best.
Just got my 6’10” expride. Paired it with a curado 70 to save a few bucks. Now, I sit and stare at it till spring so I can let my shoulder heal😭
I have that same combo, it works great
@@ryanlopez9373 that rod also pairs great with the cheap SLX reel!
Totally digging those shades Matt! Are they your fishing pair? If so what are they?
Matt... for us guys that can’t change line as often as you suggest, can we put more mono or flouro on... instead of 8, 10, or 12 ft of leader, could we put 20 or 30 ft on my braid and get similar results???
Just a recommendation that Shimano Clarus 6’10 medium is a good jerk bait rod for the budget guys as well for $80 also a good shakey head rod as well
I like the 6’8” wormjig rod. Medium action. That the compre makes. Wayyy too soft for worm and jig but really good for small cranks And jerks
@@controlavirus9839 yeah I used to throw my glass zodiacs for those smaller crank baits but the budget rods are so soft they have that perfect action for smaller crank baits which is a money saver cause you don’t need a super expensive crank bait rod anyways
hey Zahreed, are you still using the Shimano Clarus as a jerkbait rod? thinking of picking one up as strict jerkbait rod.
@@omarhill7345 I use one for a jerkbait rod and I got a 7’2 medium for a top water treble hook rod there pretty good rods
As you talked about when you have old fluorocarbon and it kinks it is the death of your fishing. Could you do like 20 pound braid to 10 pound florocarbon leader?
Matt or Tim if you had to choose 5 lures and 2 colors in each of your 5 lures what would they be your favorite
Do you find a certain reel speed works better while jerkbait fishing or does it not matter as much due to fishing it on slack? Thanks as always. Great way to start a day👍
Im new to bass fishing and all the bass lures i buy dive to deep i dont understand the bills and what they do i want a 4-10' deep smooth glide not all crazy
Great content! Is there a reason not to go with a very long leader of flouro to prevent the line memory from being an issue? Other than seeing the line?
A good price reel I used is the SLX MGL much lighter the the curado MGL
I've heard from multiple people that the vision 110+1 goes just as deep if not a tad deeper than the vision+2. I know the +2 is made to go deeper but does it actually go deeper?
Yes. Up in Minnesota i was hitting bottom in 12’ on 10lb fluro. Only thing they would bite in 40.2 degree water
I struggle with casting distance when throwing a jerkbait. Would a standard 70 size reel a DC reel help me more? I know braid to leader instead of straight floro can help but I’m fishing crystal clear water in the Great Lakes so I’m hesitant to try that
It definitely wouldn't hurt by any means. The 70 size in general is pretty decent at throwing lighter baits. You could also try it on on spinning rod/reel. I can actually throw further on my spinning setup.
Braid to leader works fine in the great lakes too. I use a good rod with 8lb fluoro and get all the distance I could possibly need. If you're throwing really light jerkbaits, then go spinning rod.
Hey there Matt. I'm up here in Oregon, and my buddy and I have found a treasure trove of a bass fishery. While fishing jerk baits, I have broke off multiple times using 12 floro. I've currently changed up to 15lb yo-zuri hybrid. The only thing I've noticed with this line is that it's a bit bigger on the diameter than most other floros I've fished with, but seems to work well enough and not affect the bait in the water. ie... weighing the baits down, ect..
Was wondering what your thoughts were on helping keep line size down for small jerk baits for catching fish up here that small size 4lbs up to what we belive could be the new oregon state record witch is at 12lbs and a hair over
Will you give Rapala a fair shake in your testing of new baits?
ONCE YOU GET IT BALANCE IN A TUB WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES THE LINE MAKE ?
Have y'all tried the Molex Finder Jerk?
I just bought some 110 Jrs I am extremely new to jerkbaits are these baits supposed to suspend right out of the pack because mine did not mine rose