Jerkbaits for cold, clear water smallies? 2024

HuntFishAK reply :

I would like some suggestions on some hard jerkbaits for cold and clear water smallies. Model, color, etc. Both shallow and deeper diving. Thanks.

urban_angler28 reply :

Xrap in ghost or clown. Strike king wild shiner in sexy shad

roadwarrior reply :

Pointer 100, Baby Bass

X-Rap (Glass Ghost XR08)

8-)

d.hark reply :

Slender pointer in Pearl Ayu 97 112 or 127

Wild Bill [NY] reply :

Pointer 100 in Aurora Black.

Md reply :

I like them big, with 3 sets of trebles(better hookups and bigger fish). The Rapala Huskey Jerk HJ-14 in ghost colors is where it's at. The smaller ones just don't have the same action...

maineman reply :

When the bite is not what you think it should be try tying on a x -rap in hot pink! This color some days really out performs any other color.

backwater4 reply :

Suspending Rogue gold and blue silver orange.

SmallieFever reply :

These are all a great bunch of baits that have been posted. I would also suggest the X-rap 8 or 10 in the deep diving version. I've had success with these as well as the standard X- Raps. Where I fish the main bait seems to be shad and perch, so I usually try to stay in that color range unless I just can't buy a bite. In that case I'll experiment with colors like Clown or hot pink like maineman suggested. Just don't let your buddies see you throwing a pink jerkbait! ;D

Nine Miler reply :

X-Rap in Silver Blue, Glass Ghost, Hot Pink.

I also like the jointed Rapala for slow trolling.

Crestliner2008 reply :

You cannot go wrong with a Pointer or two. X-raps can sometimes turn the tide as well. Size & color have to be determined on the forage base in your particular water shed. What may work here may not work in your area.

tnbassfisher reply :

Another vote for the X-Raps.

Look for the smaller sizes. Color is completely your preference in what you need.

Crestliner2008 reply :

Don't overlook the Husky Jerks or Rattlin' Rogues either! And if you have some bucks to spend, get yourself a couple of Staysees.

MALTESE FALCON reply :

1-XCalibur Xt3 Twitchbait in Pearl Melon.

2-LC Pointer 78 & 100 in Ghost Minnow, Chartreuse Shad, and American Shad.

3-X-Raps 08 & 10 in Silver Blue, Silver, and Hot Pink (smallies love Pink).

4-Bomber Long A's in Firetiger, and Baby Bass.

Falcon

MegaBASS reply :

As a follow up to this question, what are your preferences for sound given these conditions? Do you eliminate jerkbaits with multiple ball bearings, do you go with the single ball bearing to get more of a thud, or do you prefer no internal rattle? My thought on the matter (and I have yet to test this out) is that fish may want a silent bait since the fish will be able to see it very clearly, are already lethargic, and may be turned off by the noise of some jerkbaits. What do others think?

bryand82487 reply :

The Jackall DD Squirrel 79SP in Aurora black is the only jerk bait I've had luck with this year for smallies.

http://www.***.com/Jackall_DD_Squirrel_79SP/descpage-JSQDD.html

Hooligan reply :

I'm really fond of the Husky Jerk for smallies, in the HJ12. Black back/chrome is one of my best. After that, Wild Shiner in glass clown.

obnascar reply :

Can anyone give me a good link on the web where pink x-raps be purchased.....I would appreciate it. I did the "google" thingie but was not able to find any.

A-Jay reply :

^^^^ ~ Here ya go. Pink and on sale !

A-Jay

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20166-cat20388&id=0030669119074a&navCount=1&podId=0030669&parentId=cat20388&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=9IS&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601233&hasJS=true

obnascar reply :

Perfect.....thanks A-Jay

SmallieFever reply :

This is funny....about 10 minutes ago I completed a Cabela's order with a couple pink X Raps included ;D The jointed Shad Raps are $4.49 in case anyone's interested...I helped myself to a few of these as well

J Francho reply :

The ones with the lips are the jerkbaits that have caught for me.

obnascar reply :

J Francho

I see a couple of Heddon Zara Puppy's in your display......my favorite smallie top water.

J Francho reply :

No puppies, those are full size Spooks.

A-Jay reply :

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No puppies, those are full size Spooks.

Very nice selection - J

A-Jay

J Francho reply :

I took those for another foruym. The theme was baits that actually caught good fish, and what percentage. I was about 40% von TW and jerks, but around 30% for cranks and traps. Some guys had hundreds of baits, and listed like three that worked, LOL.

A-Jay reply :

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I took those for another foruym. The theme was baits that actually caught good fish, and what percentage. I was about 40% von TW and jerks, but around 30% for cranks and traps. Some guys had hundreds of baits, and listed like three that worked, LOL.

I hear ya, Fishing from a kayak and a canoe respectively, we are forced to have faith in the smaller selection we have room for and most importantly, know how, where and when to fish them.

A-Jay

J Francho reply :

I don't limit myself, LOL. Carry 12 rods and 80# of baits.

obnascar reply :

J Francho

Ha Ha :-) That is about what I carry in my 18ft Nitro

Crestliner2008 reply :

Yer lookin' pretty good out there Francho! Question: you don't get cramped up in that one position for hours on end? I'd never be able to get out of one of those things when it was quitting time! ;D

roadwarrior reply :

I have an Ocean Kayak...it's not for everyone

and certainly not me! However, there are tons

of guys like J Francho that just love them. Your

flexibility has a lot to do with it and I don't have

enough!

8-)

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