Favorite Jerk bait!?! 2024

Kyle S reply :

So I recently posted a question asking what everyone's favorite spinnerbait is, and about a problem I was having with a spinner bait of my own. I got some GREAT responses and recommendations!! Another bait that I'm inexperienced with is jerk bait. So my question to you is what's your favorite jerk bait!!? I feel it's a rather plain question but hey, I want to know! Thanks!

Dens228 reply :

My favorite is the Megabass Vision 110+.

But now that I lost one at $25 I don't like it so much!

MN Fisher reply :

This has always been my best producer

Original Rapala Floater - size 11 in Silver

MIbassyaker reply :

Floating: Rapala Original, F9, F11, and F13

Suspending: Smithwick Suspending Rattlin' Rogue

LonnieP reply :

Vision 110

Munkin reply :

If you do not say Vision 110 this crowd will stone you to death in the street.

Allen

microotter reply :

I like Lucky Craft Pointer 78.

A-Jay reply :

Megabass Vision 110+1 in GP Perch.

And second ain't even close.

A-Jay

Ksam1234 reply :

On 4/2/2019 at 8:35 AM, A-Jay said:

Megabass Vision 110+1 in GP Perch.

And second ain't even close.

A-Jay

I second this !! Any vision 110 honestly but the vision 110 in the perch colors or the Elegy bone is fiiiiirreee!!

webertime reply :

Shallow: LC Flash Minnows

Med: LC Pointer 100 SP

Deep: LC Staysee

Bluebasser86 reply :

I like so many for so many different things, I couldn't ever pick just one. Some of my favorites are;

LC Slender Pointer 97 and 112 MR

LC Pointer 65, 78, and 100

Duo Realis 110 and 120SP

Duo Realis Rozante 77sp

Strike King KVD 300

Berkley Skinny Cutter 110+

Yo-Zuri 3DS Minnow

Custom painted 110 blank

pauldconyers reply :

On 4/2/2019 at 11:34 AM, Bluebasser86 said:

I like so many for so many different things, I couldn't ever pick just one. Some of my favorites are;

LC Slender Pointer 97 and 112 MR

LC Pointer 65, 78, and 100

Duo Realis 110 and 120SP

Duo Realis Rozante 77sp

Strike King KVD 300

Berkley Skinny Cutter 110+

Yo-Zuri 3DS Minnow

Custom painted 110 blank

For someone who has never thrown a jerkbait and wants to give it a go which of these would you say are easiest to use/lost cost?

Bluebasser86 reply :

On 4/2/2019 at 11:37 AM, pauldconyers said:

For someone who has never thrown a jerkbait and wants to give it a go which of these would you say are easiest to use/lost cost?

Jerkbaits are a bait that you really get what you pay for IMO. There's plenty of cheaper baits that will catch lots of fish, but when it comes to tricking fish in cold water that are really examining a bait that is sitting motionless and often in clear water, realism and other minor details can make a big difference.

None on my list are overly cheap. The Skinny Cutter is about the cheapest but also isn't available in my favorite jerkbait color. The Strike King is the most readily available, comes in an assortment of colors, and is also forgiving if you smack it against a rock or dock. They also come in a smaller size if you don't want to jump straight into fishing the bigger size. The Duo and Lucky Craft baits are excellent if you want to try a higher end bait. You don't need a lot of colors, I'm just addicted to buying them.

FryDog62 reply :

Shadow Rap is my top choice, although I like the Vision 110 as a close #2.

Happybeerbuzz reply :

Lately, my favorite is a Jackall Rerange 110.

Jrob78 reply :

Lucky Craft Pointer 78 and 100

Lucky Craft Slender Pointer 97 and 112

Lucky Craft Flash Minnow 85 and 110

Megabass Vision 110 and 110 Jr

Megabass X80 Trick Darter

Spro McStick 95, 110 and 115

XCalibur XT3 and EE Shad

A-Jay reply :

Lucky Craft makes some good ones ~

A-Jay

Jrob78 reply :

On 4/2/2019 at 12:31 PM, A-Jay said:

Lucky Craft makes some good ones ~

A-Jay

Megabass makes great baits but if I could only fish one hard bait brand for the rest of my life it would be Lucky Craft.

Hower08 reply :

Xrap is a bug fish producer and reasonably priced

Ksam1234 reply :

On 4/2/2019 at 12:31 PM, A-Jay said:

Lucky Craft makes some good ones ~

A-Jay

I think my life goal is to have what you have lol

Harold Scoggins reply :

Vision 110FX Tour Premium in Cosmic Shad.

Glaucus reply :

On 4/2/2019 at 12:31 PM, A-Jay said:

Lucky Craft makes some good ones ~

A-Jay

Kyle S reply :

Hahahah @Glaucus!! I'm right there with you on that one, what a collection @A-Jay! Lucky Craft and Megabass have both caught my eye in the past, but I've never pulled the trigger. I'll have to give them a go???? Thanks everyone, I'll report back with a picture of a nice jerk bait fish!

smalljaw67 reply :

I have a hard time narrowing it down but I have 3 that I like. Smithwick Suspending Rattlin' Rogue, Lucky Craft Pointer 100, and the Rapala X-Rap 10. Floating jerkbaits I have it down to 2 of them, Smithwick Floating Rattlin' Rogue, and the Bagley Bang-O-Lure.

rangerjockey reply :

Probably varies some depending on where you fish. On Table Rock the vision 110 and 110 plus 1 are close to the top. I will say there are days when the Mcstick will do as well if not better. I think it has a bit less roll and there are times they want that.

As much as I like the Vision, the Mcstick in Blue bandit or Norman flake will flat catch them.

gilkeybr reply :

I went through my box of jerkbaits last winter in an effort to make sure they all suspended just right. Sat on my couch for a couple hours with a bucket of water in front of me dunking baits in, applying lead tape, and dunking them again.

I was surprised to find that my Husky Jerks were the ones closest to suspending without any additional weight. Most of the others (Megabass, Lucky Craft, Jackall, Yozuri, etc) required some small amount of lead. This is being ultra particular though, as i'm talking about perfect suspension. Most of these baits that required weight would appear suspending to the naked eye as they had probably 1" rise in 10 seconds.

Secondly, suspension is only one part of the equation. Casting distance is key. Action is of course key. Paint durability.

And after all that rambling, when its time for me to tie on a jerkbait, my first option is always a Vision 110 or 110+ depending on the depth i'm fishing. Usually in a perch/gill type of pattern. The amount of side to side, erratic, action it has is impressive. I do want to throw the Rerange more this year. That bait seems to have a nice action and caught me some fish last year. Also its weight transfer system makes the most satisfying "CLACK" on every cast.

Bluebasser86 reply :

On 4/2/2019 at 8:38 PM, gilkeybr said:

I went through my box of jerkbaits last winter in an effort to make sure they all suspended just right. Sat on my couch for a couple hours with a bucket of water in front of me dunking baits in, applying lead tape, and dunking them again.

I was surprised to find that my Husky Jerks were the ones closest to suspending without any additional weight. Most of the others (Megabass, Lucky Craft, Jackall, Yozuri, etc) required some small amount of lead. This is being ultra particular though, as i'm talking about perfect suspension. Most of these baits that required weight would appear suspending to the naked eye as they had probably 1" rise in 10 seconds.

This is going to vary with water temp, something to keep in mind.

NHBull reply :

On 4/2/2019 at 8:35 AM, A-Jay said:

Megabass Vision 110+1 in GP Perch.

And second ain't even close.

A-Jay

If I could only have 1 ^

EGbassing reply :

Rapala X-rap actually has amazing action for the price. It's like an underwater zara spook.

Dwight Hottle reply :

My favorite on Erie for smallmouth was always a pointer 128 in whatever color I thought was going to work that day. The reason was I just knew that when that bait got bit it was going to be a good one. That same bait also scored my PB largemouth for several years before it got surpassed.

deep reply :

A little more "experienced" than @A-Jay's GP Pro Perch.

I probably have 30+ different kinds (not colors) of jerkbaits, but here are the ones I like the best (top to bottom):

Flashminnow 110

Pointer 112MR

Vision 110 Type R

Ito Shiner

Vision 110 plus 1

Staysee 90SP

KVD deep jerkbait

Vision 110 plus 2.

Have fun.

A-Jay reply :

On 4/2/2019 at 10:22 PM, deep said:

A little more "experienced" than @A-Jay's GP Pro Perch.

I probably have 30+ different kinds (not colors) of jerkbaits, but here are the ones I like the best (top to bottom):

Flashminnow 110

Pointer 112MR

Vision 110 Type R

Ito Shiner

Vision 110 plus 1

Staysee 90SP

KVD deep jerkbait

Vision 110 plus 2.

Have fun.

Those are the ones right there that when hung up, I'm seriously considering going swimming for.

A-Jay

On 4/2/2019 at 10:09 PM, NHBull said:

If I could only have 1 ^

There's a PLUS+ 2 now - opens up a whole new column of water . . .

I have a few.

Can't wait !

A-Jay

Tizi reply :

Question: How are these fished? Cast, reel to desired depth, then jerk? Or start our jerking to get lure to desired depth?

Fishingmickey reply :

On 4/2/2019 at 1:24 PM, Harold Scoggins said:

Vision 110FX Tour Premium in Cosmic Shad.

Dag nabbit Harold! now I got to go find one or three of these. That's way too sexy!

fishballer06 reply :

LC 78's and 100's are my all around go to's.

I'll also throw a Megabass Vision 110 when I'm not in pike infested waters.

A-Jay reply :

On 4/2/2019 at 11:18 PM, fishballer06 said:

LC 78's and 100's are my all around go to's.

I'll also throw a Megabass Vision 110 when I'm not in pike infested waters.

I could use a few less of those myself

A-Jay

J.Vincent reply :

I haven’t found a favorite yet; because I’m trying to find a lure that costs $4.99 but performs like its $14.99

fishballer06 reply :

On 4/3/2019 at 12:05 AM, J.Vincent said:

I haven’t found a favorite yet; because I’m trying to find a lure that costs $4.99 but performs like its $14.99

Let us know when that pans out. Most quality jerkbaits these days have $4.99 worth just in hooks, rings, and the tungsten weight inside them.

waymont reply :

My favorite is the Dynamic Lures Travado (discontinued) BUT also do great with the Husky Jerk (both regular and deep versions), X-Rap, and the little known Lucky Craft Bevy Shad 75SP. The Bevy Shad is kind of a shad shape, not long and skinny. It's a Smallmouth catcher big time.

J.Vincent reply :

On 4/3/2019 at 12:15 AM, fishballer06 said:

Let us know when that pans out. Most quality jerkbaits these days have $4.99 worth just in hooks, rings, and the tungsten weight inside them.

I was only mirroring the sentiment of most Bass Anglers : ) But the reality is: as consumers we have actually witnessed price inflation in the jerkbait category for over 20 years. This all began mid to late 90s with the Daiwa Corporation and the TD Minnow. Those Team Daiwa Minnows were very popular in Japan and then America. I know because I owned a bunch and they outfished the jerkbaits of the time about 2 to 1. They ran consistently, suspended properly and used quality components and arguably a more advanced transfer system then 99% of today’s jerkbaits....they cost $7.99 to $9.99 per lure, but now a lure in this same caliber costs $14.99 to $29.99. Those Daiwa jerkbaits were the catalyst which set off a chain reaction of retail inflation in this entire category. Apparently they were designed by Seiji Kato. He worked with Daiwa, Lucky Craft and also Jackal. But in all of this time he or other lure designers can’t figure out how to do with lures what Andrew Jones has done with Audio Speakers. So I think what Im saying is , it’s time for a manufacturer to give us 90% of the performance and 50% of the cost. I know this can be done, as it’s been done with countless amounts of other consumer products in various industries for years. Where are those manufacturers who are making reasonably priced jerkbaits that perform very good or close to the top line tackle ? Where are those manufacturers who aren’t actually inflating the retail cost ?

BassThumb reply :

I've been using a lot of the Rapala Shadow Raps (three hooks) and Shadow Rap Shads (two hooks), both standard and deep. I use a lot of the Berkley Cutter, too. I've usually paid about $4-6 for them.

I really like the LC Pointer 78 and 100, too. They are my favorite jerkbait.

Problem is, my local waters have so many northern pike that I lose jerkbaits to them all the time, sometime one or more per trip, so I try to use the cheaper versions. There's no way to stop this without using some sort of fluorocarbon or light wire leader, which will badly affect the action.

bagofdonuts reply :

my favorite all-time jerk bait is a green pumpkin super fluke.

Russ E reply :

I have used and lost a lot of jerkbaits over the years.

Lately I have had a lot of success with the duo realis line.

Especially the suspending 110sp and the duo realis Rozante suspending 75.

Another bait that has impressed me are the academy h2o express jerkbaits. While they are not sold as suspending baits. They have a very slow rise when paused. Selling at $5.99 A piece is a bonus.

J Francho reply :

A Pointer 100 or Staysee 90 in Aurora Black are still my favorites.

Gundog reply :

My pick is the Rapala Husky Jerk, followed closely by the Original Floating Rapala. The only thing that the Husky Jerk has over the Original is the colors, in my opinion.

gilkeybr reply :

On 4/2/2019 at 8:54 PM, Bluebasser86 said:

This is going to vary with water temp, something to keep in mind.

True. I made my water bucket 55F, because I figured most of my suspending jerkbait fishing will be in the water temp range.

Bankbeater reply :

Spro mcstick, Smithwick suspending rattlin rogue, and a Zoom super fluke.

NittyGrittyBoy reply :

I mainly river fish around tons of structure, current, bowfin, pickeral, to name a few.

I can't afford to loose those vision 110, my choice is a Smithwick Rogue, floating and suspending

Munkin reply :

On 4/3/2019 at 1:41 AM, J.Vincent said:

I was only mirroring the sentiment of most Bass Anglers : ) But the reality is: as consumers we have actually witnessed price inflation in the jerkbait category for over 20 years. This all began mid to late 90s with the Daiwa Corporation and the TD Minnow. Those Team Daiwa Minnows were very popular in Japan and then America. I know because I owned a bunch and they outfished the jerkbaits of the time about 2 to 1. They ran consistently, suspended properly and used quality components and arguably a more advanced transfer system then 99% of today’s jerkbaits....they cost $7.99 to $9.99 per lure, but now a lure in this same caliber costs $14.99 to $29.99. Those Daiwa jerkbaits were the catalyst which set off a chain reaction of retail inflation in this entire category. Apparently they were designed by Seiji Kato. He worked with Daiwa, Lucky Craft and also Jackal. But in all of this time he or other lure designers can’t figure out how to do with lures what Andrew Jones has done with Audio Speakers. So I think what Im saying is , it’s time for a manufacturer to give us 90% of the performance and 50% of the cost. I know this can be done, as it’s been done with countless amounts of other consumer products in various industries for years. Where are those manufacturers who are making reasonably priced jerkbaits that perform very good or close to the top line tackle ? Where are those manufacturers who aren’t actually inflating the retail cost ?

Those TD minnows still wreck fish; yellow spots and Ayu are my go to colors. They were like $18.99 each over a decade ago when they quit selling them. I have a stash of about 30 of them so I am set for awhile.

Allen

J.Vincent reply :

On 4/3/2019 at 9:38 AM, Munkin said:

Those TD minnows still wreck fish; yellow spots and Ayu are my go to colors. They were like $18.99 each over a decade ago when they quit selling them. I have a stash of about 30 of them so I am set for awhile.

Allen

Yes those were very good Jerkbaits . Are you sure they were $18.99 each ? I thought that was the MSRP....but in any event, I remember that TD Minnow basically ushering in more higher cost jerkbaits....and man I wish I was sitting on a collection of 30 of those !

Munkin reply :

On 4/3/2019 at 10:06 AM, J.Vincent said:

Yes those were very good Jerkbaits . Are you sure they were $18.99 each ? I thought that was the MSRP....but in any event, I remember that TD Minnow basically ushering in more higher cost jerkbaits....and man I wish I was sitting on a collection of 30 of those !

There was an article I saw that said the original ones took like 3 weeks each to make which is why they cost so much. I am a jerkbait aficionado and for years collected everyone that came out. Kind of gave it up after I realized I could not use 1/2 the baits I have in my lifetime. I will say that when looking for an edge look at the JDM jerkbait market as fish have never saw them before.

Allen

Burke reply :

On 4/2/2019 at 10:22 PM, deep said:

A little more "experienced" than @A-Jay's GP Pro Perch.

I probably have 30+ different kinds (not colors) of jerkbaits, but here are the ones I like the best (top to bottom):

Flashminnow 110

Pointer 112MR

Vision 110 Type R

Ito Shiner

Vision 110 plus 1

Staysee 90SP

KVD deep jerkbait

Vision 110 plus 2.

Have fun.

That Jerkbait earned his metal of honor !

BassWhole! reply :

On 4/3/2019 at 10:57 AM, Burke said:

That Jerkbait earned his metal of honor !

More like his Commanding Officer should be relieved for cause. JERK!

ratherbfishin1 reply :

My favorite would be a lucky craft flash minnow. For some reason that thing gets BIT when no other jerk baits will. The LC Pointer is second place.

Munkin reply :

Spring Pointer 78sp

Fall Slender pointer 97mr

Other favorites:

Xcaliber XS4

Smithwick Rogue

TD Minnow 1091sp

Imakatsu RipRiser

Evergreen M1 Minnow

Jackal Squad Minnow

Husky Jerk

Jackal Squirrel

Allen

JoePhish reply :

I'll fish a jerk bait all year round, not just in the colder months.

The jerk bait I've caught the most fish on is the Zerek Sabre Dance 85 (Black Shad). Wish they were more readily available.

X-Raps (XR10) come in second for me. The colors I've had the most success with are Silver and Bunker (saltwater color).

jbsoonerfan reply :

Vision 110

GreenPig reply :

KVD 200 & 300

Munkin reply :

Here is one of several of my jerkbait boxes.

Allen

EGbassing reply :

On 4/3/2019 at 12:05 AM, J.Vincent said:

I haven’t found a favorite yet; because I’m trying to find a lure that costs $4.99 but performs like its $14.99

Have you tried Rapala X-raps? They're $10 but they have amazing action. They really do slash back and forth like a walking bait if you twitch them just right.

ratherbfishin1 reply :

On 4/8/2019 at 8:42 AM, EGbassing said:

Have you tried Rapala X-raps? They're $10 but they have amazing action. They really do slash back and forth like a walking bait if you twitch them just right.

I've tried them and have had success but I have had significantly more success with LC here.

J.Vincent reply :

On 4/8/2019 at 8:42 AM, EGbassing said:

Have you tried Rapala X-raps? They're $10 but they have amazing action. They really do slash back and forth like a walking bait if you twitch them just right.

Yes I have a few Rapala XRaps in the box...and your right they are a good lure....but I actually have more of the RCSTX by Luck E Strike than anything.

Munkin reply :

On 4/3/2019 at 12:05 AM, J.Vincent said:

I haven’t found a favorite yet; because I’m trying to find a lure that costs $4.99 but performs like its $14.99

Smithwick Rogue and a Rapala Husky Jerk should be on your list.

Allen

J.Vincent reply :

On 4/8/2019 at 9:03 AM, Munkin said:

Smithwick Rogue and a Rapala Husky Jerk should be on your list.

Allen

I have a few of the Smithwick Rogue from back in the mid 90s. I never took to that lure very much, seemed like my casting distance wasn't so great and if I remember correctly, there wasn't an internal weight transfer system for improved casting. Have they changed the design since the mid 90s ?

Munkin reply :

On 4/8/2019 at 10:29 AM, J.Vincent said:

I have a few of the Smithwick Rogue from back in the mid 90s. I never took to that lure very much, seemed like my casting distance wasn't so great and if I remember correctly, there wasn't an internal weight transfer system for improved casting. Have they changed the design since the mid 90s ?

I don't think they have a weight transfer system but I have never had a problem casting them. They do make a suspending and floating model and the floating one is lighter. Floaters have different colored eyes (I will have to look it up but I think floaters have yellow eyes while SP baits are red) and smaller bills which is how you tell them apart.

The other thing to look into is if you have a Ollie's store in your area. They sell stuff from stores that have closed and they were selling LC baits for like $7 2 weeks ago.

Allen

J.Vincent reply :

On 4/8/2019 at 10:36 AM, Munkin said:

I don't think they have a weight transfer system but I have never had a problem casting them. They do make a suspending and floating model and the floating one is lighter. Floaters have different colored eyes (I will have to look it up but I think floaters have yellow eyes while SP baits are red) and smaller bills which is how you tell them apart.

The other thing to look into is if you have a Ollie's store in your area. They sell stuff from stores that have closed and they were selling LC baits for like $7 2 weeks ago.

Allen

Yep there are two Ollies within 20 minutes drive.....I will have to check and see if they have any LC lures in stock this year. Thanks for the heads up !

smithy97 reply :

The Duo Realis 110SP in Green Smelt, Duo Realis 100DR in Neo Pearl

Megabass Vision 110, 110 Jr and 110+1. Top colours are GP Pro Perch, GP Pro Blue, and French Pearl. I just got my first 110+2 and have high hopes for it.

The Duo is an amazing quality bait at a lower price than the MB. Casts amazing, quality sharp hooks, and a deeper rattle to it. That being said, the MB has an action all its own.

Munkin reply :

On 4/8/2019 at 10:49 AM, J.Vincent said:

Yep there are two Ollies within 20 minutes drive.....I will have to check and see if they have any LC lures in stock this year. Thanks for the heads up !

Hope I can help.

Allen

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