Spring Jerkbait Fishing: Beginner and Advanced Tips!

Ready to "Trigger" fish to bite like never before?! These tips are the real deal! Learn to force bass to react instead of waiting for them to want to bite. The power of a properly fished jerkbait is unlike any other lure. 


The jerk bait draws on a bass' core response. It can trigger an instinctual feeding response from a fish, regardless of their desire to bite. You're about to learn how to use a jerk bait to its fullest potential! Be sure to pay careful attention to the portion on how to work the baits with crisp snaps rather than slow pulls. 

There are a lot of great baits on the market but some seem to be more consistent than others. Below is a list of the baits we fish with confidence from prespawn to postspawn. 

Large baits...
Megabass Kanata: http://bit.ly/2jG4Q85
Jackall Rerange 130: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED
Megabass Vision 110 Magnum: http://bit.ly/2vdZOWf

Smaller baits...
Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED
Lucky Craft Flash Pointer SP 115 and 100: http://bit.ly/2aHz588
Lucky Craft Staysee 90: http://bit.ly/2dBzMmz
Damiki Striker 90: http://bit.ly/2FeVW7I

Replacement Hooks and components...
Treble Hooks- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 4,5,6): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut
Owner Hyperwire Split Ring (Size 2 and 3): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Jerkbait Storage...
Bass Mafia Casket 3700: http://bit.ly/2fg5ouM
Plano Waterproof 3740: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB

Matt's Jerkbait Combo...
Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Aldebaran 50: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

All-Around Jerkbait Combo...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 70 7:1 ratio: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 20 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Softbaits and hooks...
Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H
1/0 Finesse Wide Gap Hook: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Owner CPS Spring Medium: http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf
Gamakatsu Superline 4/0 EWG Hook: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

The "nose rig" method for the fluke is very simple. Take the medium CPS spring and screw it directly into the nose of the fluke. Once fully twisted into the nose take the 1/0 hook and thread it through the nose of the bait AND the spring. The will give you maximum action and longevity. For the superfine hook its just a simple Texas rigged presentation. ________________________________________________________________

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Bass Moving Shallow? No Problem With These 5 Baits!

The Bass flood into the shallows every Spring to feed and spawn. With the shallow water comes a whole new set of problems. Shallow snags, finicky bass, vegetation, and thick cover can all make it difficult to catch Bass in Spring. Instead of fighting it, embrace the shallow water this year!


These baits make it easy to fish shallow! We use a 2-part system, combining power and finesse to coax bass into biting. When one doesn't work, the other certainly will. Throw in a couple really unique baits and fall rates and you've got a sure system that will produce bites throughout the coming months!

The Spinnerbaits...
River2Sea Bling (3/8 not 1/4): http://bit.ly/2diSwqq
Damiki Gladiator Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2qENSIL
Keitech 4.3 swimbait trailer: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

The Topwater...
River2Sea Bubble Walker: http://bit.ly/2e0PZOY

The Crankbaits...
River2Sea Biggie: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
6th Sense Crush 50: http://bit.ly/2HbaCGT
Lucky Craft 1.5: http://bit.ly/2vmq67T
Rapala BX Brat: http://bit.ly/2qFBMiR

Softbaits...
5" Senko (Wacky Rigged): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Jackall Flick Shake Worm: http://bit.ly/2bi3Gse
Yamamoto Fat Ika: http://bit.ly/2HGhE7i
Wacky Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap Size 1: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Ika Hook- Gamakatsu Superline 4/0 EWG: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Great news! You can throw the spinnerbait, Senko, Flick Shake, Ika, and more all on the same "all around" rod! Matt's favorite setup for this style of fishing is...

Rod- Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 40 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 10-15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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Spawning Bass Tips! Muddy Water? Cold Water? No Problem!

Forget the old rules! This isn't about white baits and spawning coves! Muddy Water? Cold Water? Get ready!! its about finding bass before everyone else, in places no one else looks, and catching fish when no one else even knows the spawn is happening! 

We all grew up reading about how to catch bass during the spawn. We don't need to cover the basics again (we already did that in previous videos). Today we want to completely change the way you approach spawning fish. 

Let's talk about cold water spawns, targeting bass in muddy water, and even false spawns in the Fall. Get ready!

The Glasses We Wear...
Eye Surrender EyeWear ESE Glasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
(Copper or Amber Lenses)

The Baits In the Underwater Clips...
Strike King Rage Baby Menace: http://bit.ly/2DSrZK3
Mattlures Ultimate Bluegill: http://bit.ly/2aAuAz5

Some Of Our Favorite Sight Fishing Baits...
Little Creeper Baby Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2yDvkKG
Keitech Fat 2.8 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Basstrix Bait Fry Bluegill: http://bit.ly/2dPHA4e
Strike King Baby Menace (Texas Rigged): http://bit.ly/2DSrZK3
Dirty Jigs 1/4 oz Finesse Football Jig (Beaver Trailer): http://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Fat Baby Finesse Worm: http://bit.ly/2aKei5y
Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV

Budget Combo that can handle all of the baits listed above...
Rod- Exage 7'6" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel- Shimano Casitas 150: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Line- 65 lb Power Pro: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- 20 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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Texas Rigging Tips, Tricks, and Gear - Full Seminar

Learn the basics or try our advanced methods to get better hookup ratio, a better presentation, and fine tune your patterns, its all in this jam-packed video. The Texas Rig is the most universal rig in bass fishing so of course there are tricks to make it more effective! Whether you're fishing a drop shot, punching heavy cover, or somewhere in the middle, these tips will help you catch more bass. 

Matt uses a very simplified method of Texas rigging. He goes out of his way to stick with a wide gap hook for nearly all applications, only venturing between standard wire and superline (2x strong) wire. This allows his presentations to remain very consistent and saves a lot of baits. 

Tim prefers a more adaptive method, favoring different hook styles for different baits and presentations. The advantages are an increased hookup ratio and more fine-tuned method. Both bass fishing styles have merit so be sure to listen closely and decide which method will benefit you the most. 

Finesse Hooks...
Straight Shank - Owner Cover Shot: http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR
Straight Shank- Trokar Light Wire: http://bit.ly/2z2MJMM
Wide Gap- Gamakatsu Offset EWG Black: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp
Offset- Owner Offset Shank Worm Hook: http://bit.ly/2D9Pmj0

Heavy Cover Hooks...
Wide Gap- Gamakatsu EWG Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
Straight Shank- River2Sea New Jack Flippin Hook: http://bit.ly/2umoPyJ
Straight Shank- Owner 4X Jungle Flippin Hook: http://bit.ly/2G5aQTk

Texas Rig Weights, Pegs, and stops...
Strike King Tungsten Weights (No Insert): http://bit.ly/2bo4NZf
River2Sea Tungsten Weights (With Liner): http://bit.ly/2bHj2pB
Vike Tungsten Flippin Weight (Less Expensive): http://bit.ly/2DUIxB4
6th Sense Peg X Stoppers: http://bit.ly/2bHjowk
Vike Smart Pegs (Budget): http://bit.ly/2pE9QuZ

Texas-Rig Worms We Recommend (Finesse to power)...
Strike King Half Shell: http://bit.ly/2iR9awm
Roboworm 6" Fat Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM
Strike King Fat Baby Finesse Worm: http://bit.ly/2aKei5y
Zoom Trick Worm: http://bit.ly/2aWkG7E
Yamamoto Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Reaction Innovations Machete: http://bit.ly/2pFkwtB

Creatures and Craws We Recommend (Finesse to Power)...
Reaction Innovations Smallie Beaver: http://bit.ly/2dR6CkP
Strike King Baby Menace: http://bit.ly/2DSrZK3
Zoom Baby Brush Hog: http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx
Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV
Keitech Crazy Flapper: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp

High-End Texas Rig Setup...
Rod- G Loomis Conquest 843C: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL XG: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- 65 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 15 lb Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

All-Around Texas Rig Setup...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 50 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Texas Rig Combo...
Rod- Dobyns Fury 7' Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano Casitas 150: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Line- 15 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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