What pound test line is best for jerkbaits?

​Flourocarbon fishing line is best for jerkbaits in the 8 lbs to 12 lbs breaking strain range. It runs well on both spinning reels and baitcasting reels ad can cast very good distances even when using smaller jerkbaits.

What line do you use with crankbaits?

The best multipurpose line is monofilament. It has been an all-around great bass fishing line for years and is affordable. Monofilament has more stretch than fluorocarbon or braid so it is ideal for running shallow-diving crankbaits through wood or rocks.

What is a good Jerkbait setup?

So the keys to a good jerkbait combo in our mind are as follows:

• A shorter length that you can twitch easily downward.
• A medium action with a moderate tip for casting and working the bait.
• A low profile reel that you can grip easily while jerking all day.

What line do you use for jig fishing?

Fluorocarbon
Fluorocarbon is the best line for jigs in my opinion because it’s clear, it sinks, stays taut underwater, and is much more sensitive than monofilament line. Switching from mono to fluoro will result in not only more bites, but more detected bites as well.

What kind of fish do jerk baits catch?

A jerkbait is a minnow-shaped lure that provides a horizontal presentation. A straight retrieve makes a jerkbait swim with a shimmying action. This catches fish, but where a jerk-bait shines is on a snap-pause retrieve, which gives it an erratic, darting action that drives bass wild.

When is the best time to use Jerkbait for bass?

Winter is often regarded as a finesse season for most bass fishing anglers. However, if you aren’t fishing a jerkbait in the winter time, you are missing out. During the winter months’ bait fish are dying off and a jerkbait is perfect for these situations. When the water gets cold, bass will head for deeper water.

What kind of fluorocarbon do you use for Jerkbait?

First, since jerkbait fishing is largely a clear-water technique, and since fluorocarbon is difficult for fish to detect, it is the perfect choice. Also, while it is true that fluorocarbon sinks, you can minimize this effect by using the lightest fluorocarbon possible.

What kind of bait do you use to catch bass?

A jerkbait or rip bait is popular bass fishing lure that is phenomenal at triggering sight-induced strikes from bass. It excels in cold and clear water conditions and is a great way to catch both largemouth and smallmouth bass. In this article we cover everything you need to know about fishing a jerkbait. What is a Jerkbait?