Lure Of The Classic! 2024
fishinghusker reply :
Sorry if this has been posted before, but it seems this year it's going to be jerkbaits. Already being shown on the Bass Pro website, it seems that everyone is going to rush out and get new jerkbaits.
Being from Nebraska, and used to colder water fishing, jerkbaits have always been a go to for me in colder weather, and I hope this leads to big sales on jerkbaits!!!!
Avalonjohn44 reply :
No way. Scatter Rap. 
Snakehead Whisperer reply :
On 2/24/2013 at 8:39 AM, Avalonjohn44 said:No way. Scatter Rap.
Perhaps "jerk-bait" might be an appropriate name for that lure
fishinghusker reply :
Sorry, I was just going on an overall "general" bait that they were using besides jigs. It is quite amazing to see how it always ends up, with squarebills and lipless cranks the last few years being popularized with their success at the Classic. Or maybe, I guess, it is just an increase in sales and not really becoming more popular; but the success of the Classic winning baits can be great for certain types of lures.
IntroC reply :
I thought no one pays any attention to what the pros are doing??? Yeah right. 
roadwarrior reply :
Well, it wasn't the Classic, but a friend and I kicked some booty yesterday!
Caught a couple on a Red Eye Shad, but 28 of 32 were on Smithwick Rogues.
I love me some jerkbait action!
Teal reply :
On 2/26/2013 at 12:13 AM, roadwarrior said:Well, it wasn't the Classic, but a friend and I kicked some booty yesterday!
Caught a couple on a Red Eye Shad, but 28 of 32 were on Smithwick Rogues.
I love me some jerkbait action!
32 fish is always a good day!! Any size on the jerkbait bite?
The rogue is a good bait.
plumworm reply :
Did you notice that IKE mentioned that he used the "scatterrap" but didn't say he caught any fish on it. Not much of an endorsement for the next "greatest lure" on the biggest stage in bass fishing.
Darren. reply :
Caught mostly pickerel on jerks.
Haven't had much bass success, but RW, sounds like a fantastic outing.
fishinghusker reply :
I have always loved catching bass on jerkbaits, it is one of my favorite bites to get hit on. I have been wanting to pick up a few of the Rogues, but wasn't sure if they matched the quality of the Rapala's I've been using, but the price differential (while somewhat slight) has always had me interested. Hearing that you've caught a bunch on them really makes me want to get a couple for the spring here.
My big intro to jerkbaits was a Stacy King video which really goes into great depths on jerkbait fishing: when to use, colors, etc. If you have time I would suggest watching it to add another weapon into your arsenal.
Hope everyone is having a good one!
RoushBasser reply :
Great day RW, I am jealous! I need to get back home and get on the water!!
jhoffman reply :
I had a jerkbait deal today.... 5 j-9s two gold black back, three silver black back... $26! Oh, I also bought two cavitrons for $10.50 shipped
mrmacwvu1 reply :
On 2/26/2013 at 12:13 AM, roadwarrior said:Well, it wasn't the Classic, but a friend and I kicked some booty yesterday!Caught a couple on a Red Eye Shad, but 28 of 32 were on Smithwick Rogues.
I love me some jerkbait action!
Was the pointer not working?
Rangerphil reply :
On 2/26/2013 at 12:55 AM, plumworm said:Did you notice that IKE mentioned that he used the "scatterrap" but didn't say he caught any fish on it. Not much of an endorsement for the next "greatest lure" on the biggest stage in bass fishing.
I would say can't quite count it out yet. If the water was a little warmer I think we would have saw what that bait is really made of! I am not saying it works I just think the conditions were not favorable for that lure to shine.
Gatorbassman reply :
On 2/26/2013 at 3:48 AM, Rangerphil said:I would say can't quite count it out yet. If the water was a little warmer I think we would have saw what that bait is really made of! I am not saying it works I just think the conditions were not favorable for that lure to shine.
My thoughts exactly. This lure will come into play eventually. I can't wait till the shad spawn to try mine out. 
thehooligan reply :
i fish jerkbaits year round, they just seem to always work...
roadwarrior reply :
On 2/26/2013 at 3:31 AM, mrmacwvu1 said:Was the pointer not working?
Probably would have, but since Smithwick just became a sponsor lately, that's what I fished.
11justin22 reply :
Some buddy's of mine went to table rock Saturday.....caught 62!!!!! Most came on a wiggle wart. Said the biggest five went about +/-19lbs.
james 14 reply :
When KVD won in 2011 I picked up a square bill for the first time (of course I had just started fishing seriously again). Since then I've won at least 3 tourneys on them. Last year I never thought twice about buying a Fast Lane tube...maybe I missed out. There have been moments where it might've been a good option but with soft plastics there are SOOO many different choices that'll work.
I doubt if I'll buy any jerkbaits this year as a result of the classic. Being in FL they aren't quite as useful but can certainly have their place. As usual I will keep an open mind and give them a chance when the occasion might call for it...but not at all because of the classic.
fadetoblack21 reply :
I have never been a big jerkbait fisherman mostly due to the fact that I never started fishing in colder water situations until just last year. I have picked up a few here and there to try out this year though.
I am more impressed by roadwarrior's and 11justin22's outings than the lure being used in the Classic. I would base my buying patterns off of what ordinary people here have had success with, not what lure supposedly won the classic.
TNBassin' reply :
I never really fished in cold water either, but our lake is ridiculously tough to fish in the summer, so I couldn't pass up the cold water bite. Just got some Smithwick deep Rogues, and a regular Rogue that I'm gonna fish this week. I'm also thinking of going back to BPS and picking up some Xcalibur EEratic Shad that are on sale right now.
Comfortably Numb reply :
I was never big on jerkbaits but started using them this winter with good success in the 42-45* water.
I tried Husky Jerk, RC STX, Pointer 100, rogue, Mcstick, and a BPS.
I really like the pointer the best and bought more of those.
Teal reply :
On 2/26/2013 at 12:51 PM, Comfortably Numb said:I was never big on jerkbaits but started using them this winter with good success in the 42-45* water.
I tried Husky Jerk, RC STX, Pointer 100, rogue, Mcstick, and a BPS.
I really like the pointer the best and bought more of those.
How did you like the Mcstick? I want to try the new 115 this spring
Comfortably Numb reply :
Mcstick is a quality solid lure. Actually they all are. Great hooks. More subtle action. Pointer goes a little deeper and is more erratic.
roadwarrior reply :
I collect jerkbaits more than any other class of hard baits. I like the Megabass Ito Vision 110, too!
bassin is addicting reply :
last year in our 1st tourney of the year in March my biggest keeper came on an LC Pointer 78sp in Aurora Black.
i'll have that same lure tied on in 3 weeks again....
MCS reply :
Anyone ever fish the Ima Flit 120? How does that stack up to the Vision 110 I wonder. Both are supposed to be tops but one is way more talked about.
And the jackall squad minnow and soul shad, anyone use them? That is supposed to be what Pace used to win the classic.
The McStick 110 looks like the best value price/color selection/way it can be fished.
I am either gonna pick up some of those or the Perfect 10(if they ever get up on lurenet)
I think thehooligan is right, you can use them all year. You don't need to be freezing your ass off to catch fish with them. Floating in the summer work great, the original Rapalas or jointed, straight steady retrieve, jerk jerk pause on top. but the suspending offer even more flexibility when fished because you do have the option of pausing in the retrieve without it floating up.
mrmacwvu1 reply :
On 2/26/2013 at 7:56 PM, roadwarrior said:I collect jerkbaits more than any other class of hard baits. I like the Megabass Ito Vision 110, too!
I am the same way they are just so pretty looking in the box. You were the one that got me started on LC's but I still could never put down the Rouges.
BradH reply :
On 2/24/2013 at 8:32 AM, fishinghusker said:Sorry if this has been posted before, but it seems this year it's going to be jerkbaits. Already being shown on the Bass Pro website, it seems that everyone is going to rush out and get new jerkbaits.
Being from Nebraska, and used to colder water fishing, jerkbaits have always been a go to for me in colder weather, and I hope this leads to big sales on jerkbaits!!!!
Nebraska??!! I picked up some Storm Twitch Sticks last year from TW when they came out. All signs point to awesome. The bass loved them last fall. Solid hardware, killer roll and $5. I put them away to troll minnow baits, drop shot and jig all winter but the jerkbait bug has bitten me again so I'm eager to get back out there. I don't really follow the Classic but I did hear one of the anglers mention that bait.
Gavin reply :
The Flit 120 is a good bait...suspends a bit deeper than a Mega 110 or a Pointer 100. That Soul Shad reminds me of the LC Bevy Shad...good bait, but not talked about much.
BriBass reply :
On 2/26/2013 at 7:56 PM, roadwarrior said:I collect jerkbaits more than any other class of hard baits. I like the Megabass Ito Vision 110, too!
Hey RW... it seems many memebers are new or not familiar with jerkbait fishing.
Could you possibly share with all your experience what is the "best" way to go about using and fishing a jerkbait? As well as depth/temp
Thatd be great and huge help to many i would guess!
o ya and some colors!! 
MCS reply :
On 2/28/2013 at 2:43 AM, Gavin said:The Flit 120 is a good bait...suspends a bit deeper than a Mega 110 or a Pointer 100. That Soul Shad reminds me of the LC Bevy Shad...good bait, but not talked about much.
Do you have a favorite? Or do all of them perform as advertised out of the box and you can't go wrong with any of them?
Aluma-Bass reply :
On 2/28/2013 at 2:45 AM, BriBass said:Hey RW... it seems many memebers are new or not familiar with jerkbait fishing.
Could you possibly share with all your experience what is the "best" way to go about using and fishing a jerkbait? As well as depth/temp
Thatd be great and huge help to many i would guess!
o ya and some colors!!
maybe this will help some....
http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/108594-jerkbait-help-advice/
fishinghusker reply :
On 2/28/2013 at 2:03 AM, BradH said:Nebraska??!! I picked up some Storm Twitch Sticks last year from TW when they came out. All signs point to awesome. The bass loved them last fall. Solid hardware, killer roll and $5. I put them away to troll minnow baits, drop shot and jig all winter but the jerkbait bug has bitten me again so I'm eager to get back out there. I don't really follow the Classic but I did hear one of the anglers mention that bait.
Yes Nebraska!!!!! I have found that, at least the lakes I fish around here, that silver/black and silver/blue work the best.
roadwarrior reply :
On 2/28/2013 at 2:45 AM, BriBass said:Hey RW... it seems many memebers are new or not familiar with jerkbait fishing.
Could you possibly share with all your experience what is the "best" way to go about using and fishing a jerkbait? As well as depth/temp
Thatd be great and huge help to many i would guess!
o ya and some colors!!
Water temperature on the upper portion of Pickwick was 52* last weekend and the Smithwick Rogue ruled!
We were fishing on the edge of vegetation in approximately 8' of water, but I fish deeper water over structure
with good success.
This best color last weekend was the Purple Darter.
bassh8er reply :
On 2/28/2013 at 7:10 AM, fishinghusker said:Yes Nebraska!!!!! I have found that, at least the lakes I fish around here, that silver/black and silver/blue work the best.
Another Husker fan here. Don't fish Rogues, but I've bad success with the Rick Clunn Jerkbaits.
Can't wait to try Megabass Jerkbaits when the ice comes off.
airborne_angler reply :
I fished an XRap I picked up on clearance a few summers ago. Air temp was at least 100 and water in this pond was crazy muddy. I tore up some fish on that bait that summer including at least 2 fish that went 4#s. Haven't been able to get back into it though.Love how the fish just latch on when the bait is paused and you really never know it until you begin your retrieve again.
Gavin reply :
Favorites...geez..To many favorite jerkbaits..I like the most of LC lineup, Mega's, Ima's, Evergreens,, McSticks, Xcaliburs, Rogues, Husky Jerks...Cant think of a jerkbait I dont like. Sometimes plain old Rogue or Husky Jerk will take fish when the $$$ lures wont. You really need a selection of different sizes, colors, and some baits that cover different depths. You also need to spend some time watching and tuning your baits. Pay attention to depth, cadence and to what your bait is doing at rest (slow sink, slow rise, or suspend). Nose down or flat attitude at rest can make a difference too. A spool of lead wire, dots, and a selection of rings & hooks can make all the difference.Good luck.
WhiteMike1018 reply :
On 2/26/2013 at 12:13 AM, roadwarrior said:Well, it wasn't the Classic, but a friend and I kicked some booty yesterday!
Caught a couple on a Red Eye Shad, but 28 of 32 were on Smithwick Rogues.
I love me some jerkbait action!
I want 32 fish days in febuary in jersey
Primus reply :
On 3/1/2013 at 12:03 AM, Gavin said:Favorites...geez..To many favorite jerkbaits..I like the most of LC lineup, Mega's, Ima's, Evergreens,, McSticks, Xcaliburs, Rogues, Husky Jerks...Cant think of a jerkbait I dont like. Sometimes plain old Rogue or Husky Jerk will take fish when the $$$ lures wont. You really need a selection of different sizes, colors, and some baits that cover different depths. You also need to spend some time watching and tuning your baits. Pay attention to depth, cadence and to what your bait is doing at rest (slow sink, slow rise, or suspend). Nose down or flat attitude at rest can make a difference too. A spool of lead wire, dots, and a selection of rings & hooks can make all the difference.Good luck.
Good post, I've done well on a variety of them and a lot of it has to do with the depth I need to fish and if they prefer a more erratic vs. subdued bait & presentation.
Regarding the Ima 120 , this is probably the most underated bait out there in my opinion it's been one of my top baits since it's introduction.
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