Best jerkbait under $15 2024
MichaelJ7 reply :
I have megabass jerkbaits and don’t get me wrong. They’re great. But at $25 I have a problem continuing to buy them. I really like the KVD standard and deep divers. But thoughts on other jerkbaits around the $15 and under price?
TnRiver46 reply :
X rap has always worked best for me but they are also the most expensive ones I have ever thrown. Surely rogues Work but I haven’t ever had any luck with them. When it comes to floating jerk bait I like cotton Cordell, although I used to have some lures called Excalibur ghost minnow that were good. I’m not sure if they are still manufactured.
Obi_Wan reply :
I like the Spro jerkbaits and I've caught fish on the Academy sports H2O jerkbaits.
Gundog reply :
I've got a good selection of Rapala Husky Jerks, Rapala Originals, Smithwick Rogues and Rebel Minnows. All work for me pretty good but the Husky Jerks are my go to jerkbaits.
Montanaro reply :
Duo realis. End.
38 Super Fan reply :
Luck e Strike Rick Clunn model. Upgrade the hardware, use different trebles and/or suspend strips to get the balance and suspension where you want them, and you've got a poor man's Vision 110.
Scarborough817 reply :
berkley skinny cutter both in the 90 and the 110
Turkey sandwich reply :
I don't fish them nearly as often as some of the other guys on here (I can't figure out how to throw a jig and a jerk bait at the same time...), but I do have a good collection. I don't think I've ever paid over $15 for a jerk bait. Even the Pointers I own, I bought on sale. I also have a sweet VIP membership through Rapala, which justifies me having a Bass University membership, even if I only occasionally watch the videos (regularly 20-40% off). So, most of mine are Rapala, and I generally like all of them differently.
For fast presentation by the surface, or for letting something die on top - floating Rapala
For a very slow floating action - Husky Jerk
For a suspending bait I can fish at a lot of different speeds - X - Rap/X-Rap deep
For something I want to fall/sink - Shadow Rap/Deep
I also like the KVDs and Pointers, but if I had to pick one for versatility, it would probably be the X-Rap
drscholl14 reply :
KVD Jerks are one of my go to baits. I feel it has the most erratic action out of the many I've tried.
MainelyBASS reply :
I have a serious addiction to jerkbaits, and to make matters worse, I work at Cabelas. Without even exaggerating by 1, I have 51 jerkbaits. They are pretty much from all the different manufacturers, but what I have learned is that the Rapala Shadow Rap, Lucky Craft Pointer, and KVD Jerkbait are the 3 most consistent when it comes to being able to just take the lure out of the package and fish without defects or adjustments needing to be made. I have tried them all due to the fact that I could afford some of the higher priced ones using my employee discount. My 3 faves as I mentioned in order are Shadow Rap, Pointer, and KVD Jerkbait.
Bluebasser86 reply :
Berkley Skinny Cutter, Lucky Craft Pointer 78 and 100, and the KVD 300 would be my picks.
smalljaw67 reply :
I like fishing jerkbaits, and I have a bunch of different types and brands. The Rapala Shadow Rap is really good, I've taken to using it more and more. The X-Rap is one of my top 5, they don't get much press anymore as they are common and don't have a high price tag but they just work and they work in a variety of conditions. The Smithwick Rogue, I put these in a category I call "must haves" when it comes to jerkbaits, the regular suspending rogue and the newer Elite 8 are fantastic. There are others like the RC STX as well as some store brands that are good, I've also taken a liking to the Yo-Zuri 3DB jerkbait, it is 3.5" and is just under 1/2oz so you can cast it well but it only dives to 2' so it performs better in the higher temp range for suspending baits. The last one is my "best value" pick, the Storm Twitch Stick, they are relatively cheap but catch fish and I like them a lot. They have a size 8 and 10, the larger one weighs 5/8oz and reminds me of a Pointer 100, it has a larger profile, nice heavy hooks and it has a distinct wobble when you pause it, the newer ghost colors have exceeded my expectations.
Oregon Native reply :
Squad Minnow
mattkenzer reply :
Rapala Shadow Rap ..... 
And yes, I do have Berkley, Live Target, Lucky Craft, Megabass to mention a few.
burrows reply :
IMA flint
JoshFromBolo reply :
Rapplas are the best jerkbaits imo
DomQ reply :
Berks and Raps all day long
Dwight Hottle reply :
On 2/22/2018 at 2:08 PM, MainelyBASS said:I have a serious addiction to jerkbaits, and to make matters worse, I work at Cabelas. Without even exaggerating by 1, I have 51 jerkbaits. They are pretty much from all the different manufacturers, but what I have learned is that the Rapala Shadow Rap, Lucky Craft Pointer, and KVD Jerkbait are the 3 most consistent when it comes to being able to just take the lure out of the package and fish without defects or adjustments needing to be made. I have tried them all due to the fact that I could afford some of the higher priced ones using my employee discount. My 3 faves as I mentioned in order are Shadow Rap, Pointer, and KVD Jerkbait.
You have a minor addiction. I have never counted mine but I have a minimum of 300 to 400 jerkbaits. I carry a minimum of 15-18 jerkbait boxes in my boat.
For under $15 price point you can pick from Rapala, Smithwick, KVD, Rebel, Bagley, Duo Realis. Ima, Storm, Spro,Yo-Zuri, Bomber, some Lucky Craft and the list goes on.
My favorites are Rapala, Smithwick, Ima, Duo Realis & LC with honorable mention to Rebel.
All Day Fishing reply :
On 2/22/2018 at 12:36 PM, TnRiver46 said:X rap has always worked best for me but they are also the most expensive ones I have ever thrown. Surely rogues Work but I haven’t ever had any luck with them. When it comes to floating jerk bait I like cotton Cordell, although I used to have some lures called Excalibur ghost minnow that were good. I’m not sure if they are still manufactured.
Yeah Xcalibur did discontinue their products but I found a bunch at discount for $1-$2 each! they are awesome jerkbaits!
Also I think Yo-Zuri is a very underrated brand, they make great jerkbaits and baits overall. Of course Lucky Craft are great but so many options below $15. I like Rapalas, Duo-Realis are little expensive. Yo-Zuri, try them out! haha
OkobojiEagle reply :
On 2/23/2018 at 12:01 AM, Dwight Hottle said:
You have a minor addiction. I have never counted mine but I have a minimum of 300 to 400 jerkbaits. I carry a minimum of 15-18 jerkbait boxes in my boat.
For under $15 price point you can pick from Rapala, Smithwick, KVD, Rebel, Bagley, Duo Realis. Ima, Storm, Spro,Yo-Zuri, Bomber, some Lucky Craft and the list goes on.
My favorites are Rapala, Smithwick, Ima, Duo Realis & LC with honorable mention to Rebel.
Dwight, expect a visit from the FBI very soon as you are dangerously unstable...
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OkobojiEagle reply :
I use jerkbaits when covering depths to ~15'. I cover every 2' depth starting with the surface to ~10' -- that's 6 baits. I want two bait sizes - [3"-3 1/2"] and [4"- 4 1/2"] -- now I'm at 12 baits. I primarily use natural bait fish patterns plus maybe 2 bright colors -- 14 baits. Work them appropriately for the season and the bass won't care what brand they're biting!
oe
MIbassyaker reply :
Not a huge jerkbait user but I've always liked the smithwick rogue and Rapala husky jerk. The KVDs and Berkley cutter I have used the last couple years and are good too, as well as the Ima Flit, which seems quite underrated.
NYWayfarer reply :
On 2/22/2018 at 1:32 PM, Scarborough817 said:berkley skinny cutter both in the 90 and the 110
The Skinny Cutter gets my vote as well.
Bankbeater reply :
When I do use a jerkbait it is usually a Smithwick rogue.
A-Jay reply :
Some great baits already mentioned.
Many of which have found a home in my own arsenal.
One I didn't see listed is the 6th Sense PROVOKE 106 line of Jerkbaits.
To dismiss this one could be a mistake.
A-Jay
https://www.6thsenselures.com/provoke-jerkbaits
Munkin reply :
Smithwick Rogue
Husky Jerk
Allen
BassWhole! reply :
On 2/23/2018 at 1:59 AM, Munkin said:Smithwick Rogue
Husky Jerk
AllenLong A
FYFY
Ratherbfishing reply :
I haven't compared all of the options available BUT I am awfully fond of Rapala's Shadow Rap and Shadow Shad Rap. I've had good luck with both the shallow and deep divers. My only complaint (it's a very small complaint) is that the "slow rising" versions rise a bit too fast for my taste. Been meaning to get some Storm Dots to help remedy that.
evilcatfish reply :
The Luc e Strike Rick Clunns aren't bad. Also, Husky Jerks and Storm Twitch Sticks are fairly priced options and perform well for me
SDoolittle reply :
For shallow water, a Damiki Slim Jack is hard to beat.
anderb54 reply :
The Jackall Squad Minnow is a staple, and the new Rerange is going to be the worst kept secret here soon. I absolutely crushed it this fall with the 110 size.
smalljaw67 reply :
On 2/23/2018 at 7:44 AM, anderb54 said:The Jackall Squad Minnow is a staple, and the new Rerange is going to be the worst kept secret here soon. I absolutely crushed it this fall with the 110 size.
The OP is looking for baits UNDER $15, not at $15.
zeth reply :
shadow rap shad, shaodw rap, ima, lucky craft, yozuri, jackall, evergreen all work. those expensive japanese lures can be had for normal prices if you know where to look any buy from Japan.
iaYakker reply :
tell ya what if I ever buy a jerkbait that is more than $15, shoot me
anderb54 reply :
On 2/23/2018 at 4:01 PM, smalljaw67 said:The OP is looking for baits UNDER $15, not at $15.
$14.99 is under $15 
Also, getting those baits for less than retail isn't hard if you know where to look
MichaelJ7 reply :
On 2/24/2018 at 6:28 AM, iaYakker said:tell ya what if I ever buy a jerkbait that is more than $15, shoot me
Then don’t ever borrow a megabass to try. If they were only $15 I’d buy them all day...
Gundog reply :
Bent reply :
On 2/23/2018 at 12:01 AM, Dwight Hottle said:
You have a minor addiction. I have never counted mine but I have a minimum of 300 to 400 jerkbaits. I carry a minimum of 15-18 jerkbait boxes in my boat.
For under $15 price point you can pick from Rapala, Smithwick, KVD, Rebel, Bagley, Duo Realis. Ima, Storm, Spro,Yo-Zuri, Bomber, some Lucky Craft and the list goes on.
My favorites are Rapala, Smithwick, Ima, Duo Realis & LC with honorable mention to Rebel.
Going to order a few Rogues to test out this spring, do you fish them straight out of the package or would you recommend upgrading the treble hooks and/or split rings?
Dwight Hottle reply :
On 2/25/2018 at 1:22 AM, Bent said:Going to order a few Rogues to test out this spring, do you fish them straight out of the package or would you recommend upgrading the treble hooks and/or split rings?
I fish the Rogues straight out of the package. Some models come with gammys but the majority come with eagle claws I think because they point inwardly. I always test the hook points and they have always been sticky sharp. I do replace them one bait at a time as needed with owner stinger trebles ST-36BC & STY-35MF short shank. I usually replace the split rings at the same time.
Cak920 reply :
Rapala x-rap is one of my favorite lures.
Bent reply :
On 2/25/2018 at 3:16 AM, Dwight Hottle said:I fish the Rogues straight out of the package. Some models come with gammys but the majority come with eagle claws I think because they point inwardly. I always test the hook points and they have always been sticky sharp. I do replace them one bait at a time as needed with owner stinger trebles ST-36BC & STY-35MF short shank. I usually replace the split rings at the same time.
Awesome, thanks for the info!
Oklahoma Mike reply :
LC Pointers. Cabelas usually puts them on sale once a year, and I always stock up.
crypt reply :
Bomber Long-A.........got 20 of em.......love em.
JoePhish reply :
I've caught a ton of fish in both fresh and salt water on the XRap XR10. I often downsize to the XR08 to match the hatch.
Another jerk bait I like that does not get mentioned at all is the Zerek Sabre Dance. It's a floater and I like the 85 size.
Not even sure what they are running for these days but I think they go for under $15. Shipping might put you over that mark though. Can't really find them in stores but sometimes eBay has them listed.
MIbassyaker reply :
On 2/24/2018 at 2:38 PM, Gundog said:
That's the best part about inexpensive jerkbaits -- they still catch bass, but it's much less painful when you get "piked".
Bent reply :
On 2/27/2018 at 3:37 PM, MIbassyaker said:That's the best part about inexpensive jerkbaits -- they still catch bass, but it's much less painful when you get "piked".
It's the only reason I can't bring myself to buy a few Vision 110s, if a pike bit me off there's a good chance my life would turn into some kind of pathetic redneck version of Moby Dick.
Gundog reply :
On 2/28/2018 at 12:04 AM, Bent said:It's the only reason I can't bring myself to buy a few Vision 110s, if a pike bit me off there's a good chance my life would turn into some kind of pathetic redneck version of Moby Dick.
@Bent you made my day with that one....
iceintheveins reply :
Either a LC pointer in 100 or 78 size, or a Dynamic Lures J - Spec.
Fishin Dad reply :
On 2/28/2018 at 12:04 AM, Bent said:It's the only reason I can't bring myself to buy a few Vision 110s, if a pike bit me off there's a good chance my life would turn into some kind of pathetic redneck version of Moby Dick.
That was awesome!!
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