Mastering The Berkley Krej: Fishing Tips & Tricks!

Astute anglers always look for new lures and techniques to trick fish into biting. Collegiate bass angler Nick Dumke hits the water with the Berkley Krej, which resembles a jerkbait in profile, but fishes much differently. While the Krej presents an appealing jerkbait appearance, its unique back-sliding action opens the door to several new applications, both with and without forward-facing sonar. Dumke discusses several ways he fishes the Krej. At the same time, he shares guidance on how not to fish this innovative bait.
TACKLE USED (retail links)
• BAIT - Berkley Krej: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v... | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/49pIRXM
• ROD - Abu Garcia Pro Series Casting Rod, 7' Medium: Buy as Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v... | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/4dQmIF8
• REEL - Abu Garcia Revo X Low Profile Baitcast Reel, 7:3:1: Buy at Bass Pro Shops | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/3UYGsi7
• LINE - Berkley 100% Fluorocarbon, 10- pound: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v... | Buy at Tackle Warehouse bit.ly/40TbpG8
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIC INSIGHTS
Fishing the Berkley Krej offers a unique advantage due to its versatility. Dumke demonstrates how to target bass around specific structure and cover elements with the Krej, then seamlessly target suspended fish on the next cast. Key tips include not overworking the bait, as too much rod work can deter bass. Instead, Dumke recommends gentle rod pops to mimic natural prey movements.
IMPORTANCE OF THE RIGHT GEAR
Like a jerkbait, the Krej can be fished in many ways, making it an excellent choice for forward-facing sonar practitioners. But it also excels without the use of forward-facing sonar, with Dumke highlighting the counting method to reach the target-specific depth. The Berkley Krej fishes well on a typical jerkbait rod. Dumke opts for a 12-pound fluorocarbon line paired with a medium-power, fast to moderate-fast rod.
ELECTRONICS & BOAT (retail links)
• TROLLING MOTOR - Minn Kota Ultrex QUEST, 112lb, 36V, 52": Buy at Bass Pro Shops bit.ly/49npejB
• FISH FINDERS (bow stack) - Humminbird APEX 13 MEGA SI+ Fishfinder/Chartplotter: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v...
• FISH FINDER (console) - Humminbird APEX 16 CHIRP MEGA SI+: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v...
• 360 SONAR - Humminbird MEGA 360 Imaging: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v...
• LIVE SONAR - Humminbird MEGA Live Imaging Transducer: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v...
• MAPPING - Humminbird LakeMaster Premium VX Digital Map Chart Card (Great Lakes): Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v... | Buy at Humminbird wired2.fish/3u...
• BASS BOAT - Lund 2075 Pro-V Bass XS: Check out at Lund Boats bit.ly/3R1JOj6
• MOTOR - Mercury 250hp Pro XS: Check out at Mercury bit.ly/3PeIhVk
• BOW MOUNT - BeatDown Outdoors Ultimate Shorty Double Stack Sonar Mount: Buy at Bass Pro Shops bassproshops.v...
• BOW PLATE - BeatDown Outdoors Leveling Plate - Ranger R Boat: Check out at BD Outdoors bit.ly/4dMiqya
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
• SUN SHIRT - AFTCO Tactical Hooded LS Performance Shirt: Buy from AFTCO bit.ly/4bqslqU
• SUNGLASSES - Island Optics Angler Sunglasses: Buy from Island Optics bit.ly/4bm2Kzz
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[@raygissendanner1476]

Great information thank you

[@lek_curut]

Nice sharing ❤❤

[@charlesgranger32312]

Musics to loud

[@rollievancleave2999]

Sounds fine to me.

[@wvb6289]

I never would have imagined 50 years ago that someday we’d be staring at little television screens all day long. Even when fishing.

[@leepao6302]

this show that you only need FFS; to fish the bait ... and the bait is can be any bait; kinda pathetic; if you don't need FFS then prove it and stop lying to people 😂😂😂

[@fishncoach8699]

I'll let you come with me and you can use whatever baits you want on livescope and let's see if that's all it takes

[@leepao6302]

@@fishncoach8699simple live bait does the charms 😂😂😂

[@fishncoach8699]

Well that's true but I guarantee that after about 2-3 fish they stop. The schoolers at my local lake won't touch a jighead minnow right now.

[@jonn6427]

Show me a bait that a person doesn't have to have a poaching box to catch fish.

[@ChrisOwen90]

That bait spinner bait,worm, crank bait , buzz bait , etc

[@alsilva3578]

...casts out and immediately looks down to his right. smh!