BUYER'S GUIDE: Jerkbaits and Jerkbait Rods For Bass!
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- Опубликовано: 13 дек 2022
- Let's talk jerkbaits!! In today's Buyer's Guide we're covering all the important questions you need to know the answers to! Which jerkbaits are best? Which sizes and colors should you focus on for different situations? Should you throw the same model all year? And what rod do you need to work a jerkbait properly?
We love jerkbaits! Their ability to trigger a feed response in wary bass is remarkable and once mastered, is something you can use to consistently catch big bass. Understanding what different jerkbaits are designed for and how to fish them effectively is the missing piece of the puzzle. We've got you covered!
Below you'll find links to all the baits and equipment discussed in the video. You'll also find information on color recommendations, jerkbaits rods, and our previous buyer's guides. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...
•$100 Rod And Reel Combos: • 2022 BUYER'S GUIDE: Be...
•$200 Rod And Reel Combos: • BUYER'S GUIDE: Best $2...
•$400 Rod And Reel Combos: • BUYER'S GUIDE: Best $4...
•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: • BUYER'S GUIDE: Ultra H...
•BFS (Bait Finesse) Buyer's Guide: • BUYER'S GUIDE: BFS (Ba...
•Soft Swimbait Buyer's Guide: • BUYER'S GUIDE: Best So...
•Tackle Storage Buyer's Guide: • BUYER'S GUIDE: Tackle ...
•Dropshot Buyer's Guide: • BUYER'S GUIDE: Dropsho...
•Crankbait Buyer's Guide: • BUYER'S GUIDE: Crankba...
MEGABASS 110 SERIES...
•Megabass Vision 110:
•Megabass Vision 110+1: bit.ly/2iGYOCX
Natural Colors: GG Deadly Black Shad, Pro Blue, Matte Shad, Tennessee Shad
Bold Colors: Elegy Bone, Wakin React, Kohoku Reaction, French Pearl
MEGABASS 110 JR SERIES...
•Megabass Vision 110 Jr: bit.ly/2OeAFBf
•Megabass Vision 110 Jr +1: bit.ly/2LnK389
Natural Colors: GG Deadly Black Shad, Pro Blue, Matte Shad, Tennessee Shad
Bold Colors: Elegy Bone, Wakin React, Kohoku Reaction, French Pearl
JACKALL JERKBAITS...
•Jackall Rerange 110: bit.ly/2ge0qED
Natural Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, HL Hasu
Bold Colors: Secret Shad 2, Matte Pearl White
SHIMANO JERKBAITS...
•Shimano World Minnow: bit.ly/3Fwg9F6
•Shimano World Diver: bit.ly/3o1BwrR
Natural Colors: Pro Blue, Ghost Ayu, Pink Smelt
Bold Colors: Clown, Chart Silver, Chart Head
SMALL JERKBAITS...
•Lucky Craft Flash Pointer 100: bit.ly/2aHz588
Natural Colors: Ghost Minnow, Aurora Black
Bold Colors: Chartreuse Shad
•13 Fishing Whipper Snapper: bit.ly/3okRcrq
Natural Colors: Olive Crush, Gizzard of Oz, Lucky Charm
Bold Colors: Rainbow Shad, Casper Shad
LINE FOR JERKBAITS...
•Sunline Super FC Fluorocarbon: bit.ly/2p7fxju
Size: 8, 10, and 12 lb
MATT'S JERKBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: bit.ly/32IrXqE
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line- Sunline Super FC 10 lb Fluorocarbon: bit.ly/2p7fxju
MID PRICED JERKBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium: bit.ly/2gUWTft
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- Sunline FC 12 lb Fluorocarbon: bit.ly/2h4LNjm
SPINNING JERKBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Ronin: bit.ly/2XkVoej
Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- Sunline SX1 Braid (10 lb): bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader- Sunline Super FC (8 lb): bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL: bit.ly/3gIUCgJ
Line- Sunline FC 12 lb Fluorocarbon: bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY...
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors- Minn Kota Talons: bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Net- Frabill Conservation PLD 2612: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
Camera- GoPro Hero 9: bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3kngvEG
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I love all these buyer guides! Later in the year if I need anew rod or reel I can look back at these videos and see what you guys use. Super descriptions!
Thank you, professors!! A Tactical Bassin’ Seminar is always what is needed!!
You guys rock 👍
You guys really did it this year! I say it a lot but THANK-YOU for doing all this for us, the wife and I really enjoy watching every video!
This! Couldn’t agree more.
Thank you! We appreciate the support! We're just happy to be able to do it.
Thank you, gentlemen! Interesting little exchange about how you always seem to end up teaching in these. I don't think we ever stop teaching and learning; I know it makes me smile when a random passer-by asks what I am fishing for. I don't get as many teaching opportunities as I used to, but I cherish them when they do come along. Thanks!
You guys r one of the best, if not the best, got back to fishing after 30 years... I'm in for seminars, keep on helping us enjoy, respect!
The 6’8” XF bassX spinning rod has been a great jerkbait rod for me last year
I got the expride 610 and paired it with an aldebaren per your recommendations last year and I'm blown away at how nice it is. All my other rods and reels are mid-range to upper-midrange and you can fornsure notice a difference in quality.
The aldebaren is just so crisp and precise
Glad you are finally mentioning spinning gear. My success rate went way up when I switched to straight flouro on a spinning rod.
Home run on this one guys, thanks for the GREAT video and keeping it simple (but with plenty of important information for us), well done!
I'd take a TB seminar every day. Thanks much for what you guys do
Thank you for the video! Tried jerkbait fishing this year and it was a blast! Vision 110 is the way to go!
If you take fishing seriously and aren’t watching this what are you doing
Something else 🤣
Fishing?
You’re sitting there saying to yourself “alls I need is a jig”
Is this a riddle?
@steven cochran lol...that was exactly what I was thinking too.
It's a cold Wednesday morning in Philly, but I have my morning cup-a-joe and Tactical Bassin' to get my day started off right!
Guys give some love to the LC Pointer 65. Killer in ponds. Worked for me all spring and summer and it’s still working for me in winter with ice on the edge of my pond. BE Gill color if bluegills primary forage. Great vid as usual!! Yes, gotta throw it with a spinning rod. I use 10 lb braid to 6 lb fluoro.
Around here, the trout hammer it too.
I saw recently in a past video you guys were going over tackle storage, specifically line storage. When you guys change line on reels do you save the old line, which probably isn't that old, to spool another reel or do you trash the older line and start over. Love your videos!! Thanks
Officially the time of year where the lake is frozen but not thick enough to be on. Got plenty of stuff added to my winter tackle order these videos are filling up my wishlist
Best subject ever , i,m usually fishing 🎣 from the bank , i found a St Croix 6’8’ Legend tournament ( casting)and also using a spinning rod for the smaller stuff
Wow guys, y'all did a great job on a lure I rarely use due only to where I fish, generally pitching and flipping shallow bank cover. As usual, you made something I'm not into interesting and I want to thank you for doing so.
Love all the videos but I have learned so much about jerkbait fishing from u gut. Thank u and keep em coming!
I’m pretty in love with the Destroyer P5 Oneten Stick for my casting setup and the Valkyrie medium spinning rod for my spinning setup. Going to be trying the P5 Cyclone for me larger and deeper diving jerkbaits in the future.
Love what and how you guys do! information is for everyone, excellent content.
I have caught just about every species of fish in my home lakes on a 110+1 Jr. from Bass & Pike to Bluegill, Crappie, Perch, The Ito Clear Laker & Kasumi Ito colors are just downright lethal! 🔥🔥 That Kasumi Ito color is a picture perfect match to the Alewife in Lake Michigan, I lay into the Great Lake smallies hard with that color!
Man this was a fun rewatch today. One of your best videos.
Love the “seminars”!!!!!! Don’t change a thing!!!!
We could listen to you guys for another 20 minutes 🤣.
We had some great days this fall with the Jr. +1 in natural & bold colors. You still get bites without sacrificing big bites. Just picked up my first 6'10" med Expride A on sale. Can't wait to pair it with the C70MGL with straight floro.
Thanks so much guys! As always you stuck it! I was wondering however if you have tried the MG Orochi Whipsnake spinning rod? If not, you should. If so, what did you think? Thanks again. You guys sure have helped my game.
Jerkbait been my favorite way to catch bass for the last 6 years. It’s my confidence lure because I used it as my search bait. It’s an all year lure to used.
This was really cool for a beginner to Jerkbaits! It would be really helpful if you could make an a rig buyers guide!
Like I've said before, this video will be watched by many many inshore speckled trout guys. Thanks for all the info.
Great stuff as always! I know you were streamlining content but curious on where you come in at on the 110+2 vs the 110+1. Thanks!
The megabass +2 is a sleeper. Great video as always fellas!
The black colored one too
Just picked up a new 13fishing reel thanks to the buyers guide!
I love the new editing style guys!
Nice video guys! Can y’all do a short video maybe soon how y’all change the hooks particularly on the vision 110 series? Thanks guys!
I have got used to using the KVD jerk bait rod it’s pretty nice
Great video!!
Trying to get into more jerkbait fishing, no better time than now!
Guys must have been sitting on this video still got leaves on the tree :-) love the video guys can't wait for each video to come out. Love to maybe fish with you guys one day.
I have probably 35-40 vision 110 and another 10 110 jr+1. I definitely find myself using the jr+1 the most and also have the most success with them. I do have a vision 110 addiction though. Gotta love Megabass and the ito vision 110. Paired with a jerkbait special and a metanium shallow
Absolutely love the Shimano World Diver Flash in Ghost Ayu. I've caught some of the best cold fish this year on that with a very slow steady retrieve. I've also put a lot of use into the cheaper Jenko Pursues 110 instead of the Megabass Vision, nearly same thing and a LOT cheaper.
Sweet I will try those and ya I’m surprised they didn’t mention any budget jerkbaits all crazy expensive I like the yo zuri 3db 110 so too
Another yo-zuri fan right here.
Bought a few flash pointer 100s can't wait to try them out
I don’t throw jerkbaits much cause I don’t seem to ever get bit on them. The other day I unloaded everything out of my boat. My next trip out I’m only taking jerkbaits and my one jerkbait rod. My goal is to learn how to effectively fish a jerkbait. Thanks for the video guys! 👍
Dobyns KD 734CB and KD610 are good jerk bait rods.
Thanks for the video and great information! Recently trying to get more serious with bass fishing, I purchased 16 pound FC sniper and have been using it as a leader. Can I just use it as mainline on a jerkbait rod or will i need to purchase smaller flouro? What’s the downsize of using the bigger line when fishing jerkbaits/ crank baits?
You guys would have made great door-to-door salesmen. I want to buy everything you talk about.
Jerk bait definitely was the key bait yesterday while fishing 2 jerks and a pause them bam bass
Well. I’m scared to keep watching. I found you guys recently. I have had to regroup for about 6 years and am now re-entering the tournament scene. So much has changed. You’ve both made it so easy to catch up on tackle. Thank you! But. You have already spent the next 10k I make. Money well spent I say. You guys have saved me a mountain of wasted money on grabbing cool looking stuff at shows over the winter. Next Black Friday e everything gets upgraded in that rod locker. I have the year to save and work overtime. Thanks for your hard work.
Fantastic 2022 Jerkbait video! These buyers guides have me at the edge of my family's budget in spending, LOL! This year's buyer guide is a bit more narrow than December 2021. For example you dropped the rip stop (one of my favorites) or anything from Rapala and the Slimjack. Did either brand not do well in 2022? Also I am amazed that the Megabass Orochi Ronin spinning beat the Poison Adrena 6'11" spinning for jerkbaits in your guide. I do understand the Megabass Orochi Ronin was built for the Vision 110, but the action just doesn't seem as dialed in as the Adrena. That said, my math may be a bit off.
We really appreciate your perspective! This one is more narrow because we just did an in depth jerkbait video. We wanted this to focus on the key boats that we use all the time instead of on the whole spectrum. The Adrena may have slipped by us... thats very interesting because I can picture exactly what you mean... I'll take a 2nd look. 👍🏼
Thank you guys for the amazing tips! I would have a question regarding reels. Is the Metanium MGL good also for this type of fishing and or topwater walking/popping? Asp here in Europe really love topwater baits and jerkbaits too. I’m looking for a reel with which I could maybe cover some distance, but if I want to go close to the shore, I could easily throw lighter 3/16oz or 1/4oz baits like the Daiwa Wise Minnow 50. Also how does the Bantam deal with these types of baits if you don’t mind me asking?
You guys do good job. I have recognized how you guys are talking about Shimano a lot more is that a new sponsor?
I have the MegaBass Ronin paired with the Lews TLC 3000. Absolute killer on 8lb floro
Thanks guys you but out some great info.
Give the rapala ripstop a shot for shallow water, has an amazing action on the twitch and straight retrieval,, also has a great flash
I was thinking how great it would be to have water temperature on your fishing videos just as a starting point
Love the information
Hate what it does to my retirement 😅
I would add the Berkley Stunna 112 to the warm water lineup, the thing absolute walks and darts underwater.
@richardbossman9875 I agree with you on the Berkeley Stunna 112. Two weeks ago I smashed the bass with the Stunna. My friend was like WTH? He said "Damn not another one." That was after I caught 15th bass. My total catch for the day on the Stunna 112 was 24 bass. I love the way it darts.
Thanks for the awesome vid! Question- when looking at the Expride B would you recommend the 6'10" Medium or 6'10" Medium Glass?
Medium, NOT glass
@@tacticalbassin 👍🙏
What hardware upgrades would you be doing the shimano baits? These are my favourite jerkbait but I literally have a box full of them with broken split rings and hooks.
110’s are amazing, but you guys should try the OSP Varuna 110SP jerkbaits. Thankfully not many guys fish them so for now they are as good or better than the MB 110.
I’m throwing them 😊. I feel they’re in between the 110 and the Rerange. A little more aggressive than the Megabass, but not quite as much as the Jackall. So many awesome colors too.
What hooks do you guys use on the vision 110 Jr & Jr +1?
Hey guys! I'm really learning to dislike fluro on my baitcasters. I'm having lots of problems with line memory and backlash even on my curado DCs. Do you guys use a line conditioner or something to reduce memory problems or do you just change out the line when the memory gets bad?
thanks good stuff!. I am sure it has been asked before or maybe I missed it, but what happened to the Champion 210. I miss it! Keep up the great work. Just placed a big order at TW so......your welcome! Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas! The 210 didn't go anywhere, Tim still has it. But the road miles take their toll and that boat was a gem. Tim made the call to get a new boat and in the meantime that one went in for major trailer work, fiberglass repair, new carpet, wiring, Etc. It earned its place as a garage queen from here on 😆
Shimano recently released the 6 10 medium model in the SLX line. For those of us truly on a budget can we expect similar action from this rod?
Thanks guys. I understand that the vision 110 is the heat. There just has to be other options that are close. I don't have your experience on jerkbaits but have been throwing some yo-zuri baits that suspend perfect and the action from above looks great. Yo-Zuri also has a very shallow option I need for the tidal fishery I fish.
Rapala have huge followings from pros to Joe's. My buddy kills on X-Raps and you just cannot ignore that.
I feel you two should remember your roots and go a little blue collar. Honestly very and I mean very few people I compete against throw G Loomis rods (and that's because they need all the help they can get) or vision 110s or megabass of any kind. I am not busting balls here I just think times are getting tough and I think you feel you cater to all but really you can be a bit much. Sorry guys.
Berkeley Stunna is absolutely incredible.
I love TacticalBassin when I want to nerd out on baits and technical info on setups
Your videos are the best. I have been studying up on jerk baits and I am curious what action you do on the Expride rods? I know Medium power, but you never say what action you recommend. Thanks!
love the channel you guys are awesome! Is the Shimano expride rod you were recommending the Medium Glass with a Moderate taper OR Medium with a Moderate Fast taper? Thanks
NOT the glass model.
@@tacticalbassin Much appreciated guys!!
Will using a snap link to attach a jerk bait affect its balance or do you recommend tying direct to the bait’s split ring?
Thanks another great video. Now do you prefer to tie the jerk bait direct or do you ever use a snap?
Spinning gear is 100% the way to go unless your concerned about cover. I go shorter than most fishing from a kayak but from a boat I’d imagine 6’6”-6’10”. Further casting and lighter line makes a huge difference for depth along with excellent action and the ability to keep fish pinned better.
Thanks!
Curious, do you ever use the Vision 110 Silent Jerkbait? If so, when? Thanks!
I like the picture of the jerkbaits the Lucky Craft flash pointer in crystal pro blue that’s the one. Good memories
I've been waiting on this one. I've got the Expride and the Ronin and love them both, but their almost identical as far as the specs. Ones 2" shorter, but the lure rating is the same. I'm wanting to drop to smaller jerkbaits like the Megabass x-nanahan, but cast them out as far. I'm not currently throwing braid to leader on the spinning rod, so that would help. I'm wondering if you guys have some time with the Megabass Whipsnake since it's a little longer and rated for smaller lures. Then, I think I'll have my jerkbait system dang near dialed in, and I'll just have to work dialing down my cadences.
I really like the Destroyer P5 Baby Plugging for smaller jerkbaits like the X-Nanahan, Pointer 65, OSP Asura and the like.
What separates the Ronin from the Expride 6'8" medium spinning rod in regards to a jerkbait? I see that Ronin is rated for up to 3/4 oz and didn't know if that's just what separates it.
I use. Curado 70 mgl with a gloomis e6 7foot medium working good for me still a expensive combo for me but cheaper than others
You guys should check out the Jewel Virtus JB Rod. I have been very impressed with it. I would be interested to hear your take on it.
How about the Expride spinning rod for jerk baits? Does it stack up to the casting rod?
?Quick question thanks for everything , I’m looking for a deep diving jerk bait 15+ft with maximum amount of flash for my fishery? Thanks for any help!
Would any of the MBR rods be good for jerkbaits? What about the 6’10 Medium Zodias?
How long of a leader on the spinning setup? FG knot also?
If I’ve said it one time I’ve said it a hundred times….jerk bait fishing is my Kryptonite! I have a dedicated rod and reel for it, but I just don’t get bites. I know it’s user error, but my frustration level is not good. I appreciate videos like this that give me tips like line and pause times and brands that I have not considered.
The expride casting rod comes in a 6"10 mod fast and 6'10 fast, which is the one you guys recommend for jerkbaits? You guys just mentioned medium power but not action for the rod. Thanks.
Why doesn’t anyone ever talk about the strike king kvd jerkbaits? Ive tried several different ones and by far the strike king gets bit, and catches giants on my local lake. Thanks for the videos, you’ve made me such a better angler!
Do you use a snap swivel or clip to clip to the jerkbait or just tie line straight to lure?
Berkley Stunna if you guys haven’t tried them, you should. Heard good things on them.
Have y’all try the dobyns kaden 6104cb for jerkbait?
Hey Guys, Is the Zodias 6'10" medium an adequate alternative to the expride, or should I just spend the extra $70?
Do you guys use feathered trebles and if so, in what situations?
Years ago yall did a spring video with a big jerk bait and a small jerk bait. With that being said, what rod do I throw the megabass katana on? Budget option would be great.
How is the Shimano Zodias 6’10 medium casting rod for a jerkbait rod? I always see u guys rave about the expride, Curado and SLX. Is the action on the Zodias different?
Please answer my question.. I feel like I’ve asked about the Zodias in some of your other jerkbait videos too!!!
Hey guys been watching your videos for a while and finally have a question. I'm looking for a unicorn of a rod. One of my favorite techniques for high pressure lakes is a 3" jerkbait
Most of the time that puts them in the 1/4oz territory. I can't find a spinning rod I like to save my life! Have the expride/aldebaran for 110s/provokes but I can't find one for the finesse! Please help!
Curado 6’8” medium looks like it should do the job also. You guys get your hands on one of those ever?
Please tell me how shimano expride 172MH copes with the jerky wiring of 130 wobbles
What speed/gear ratio baitcasters do you use and recommend?
Is the glass expride B going to be a good choice?
Hi Matt and Tim
Us bank fishermen need to be minimalist as far as the tackle we carry. What two rods, reels and line set ups would work for all or most bass fishing applications.
With Gratitude
Tom
I've the shamano world minnow I got a 18 lb bag 2 weeks ago with the all gold!!
these guys have alot of confidence
Do you guys ever throw any other megabass jerkbaits? Max LBO, Katana, Ito shinner, x-80?? I never hear you guys talk about the other ones they make.
If you have to limit yourself to 3 shallow jerkbaits and 3 deep jerkbaits for a smallmouth fishing trip, do you bring 3 différent colors of the same model or 3 différent models?
Besides weight it there any big difference between the vanford and the stradic fl