Jerkbait Fishing For Bass: Full Seminar! (Beginner To Advanced)

Stop making these jerkbait mistakes! Catch more bass this Fall with these key jerkbait tips! Jerkbait fishing is one of the best techniques you can learn for bass fishing. Its ability to trigger a feed response in a bass puts it in a category by itself. Today, Matt is covering the basics of jerkbait fishing for beginners, then taking a deep dive into bait concepts, actions, colors, and more! You don't want to miss this!

Matt starts out discussing the biggest jerkbait mistakes that anglers make, then covers key conditions that you’ll face on the water, and how he adapts the baits to catch fish in those conditions. From bait size, to lure color, we've never shared jerk bait information like this before!

Below we've listed our favorite baits by category and style. We've included our favorite colors for each (subtle and bold) and also included our favorite rod and reel combos for the presentation. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE TWO…

•Megabass Vision 110 (Matte Shad): https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

•Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr (Kasumi Ito): https://bit.ly/2LnK389


MID FALL JERKBAITS (FULL SIZE)…

•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Natural: ST Chiayu, Ghost Ayu

Bold: Chart Silver, Clown


•Duo Realis 100 SP: https://bit.ly/45LDkf7

Natural: Ghost Minnow, Prism Smelt

Bold: AM Dawn, AM Edge


•Rapala Mavrik 110: https://bit.ly/3EEo6Kt

Natural: Ghost Minnow, Matte Shad

Bold: Hot Blue Frost, Ozark Delight


MID FALL JERKBAITS (SMALLER)…

•Jackall Rerange 95: https://bit.ly/3JCi7f6

Natural: Ghost Wakasagi, Blue Pearl Shad

Bold: Secret Shad 2, Matte Pearl White


•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Natural: Pink Smelt, ST Chiayu, S Hasu

Bold: ST Purple, Clown, OZ Shad


MEGABASS VISION 110 JERKBAITS…

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

•Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX


MEGABASS VISION 110 JR JERKBAITS…

•Megabass Vision 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

•Megabass Vision 110 Jr +1: https://bit.ly/2LnK389


Megabass Natural Colors: Pro Blue, Matte Shad, Tennessee Shad, Kasumi Ito

Megabass Bold Colors: Elegy Bone, Wakin React, Kohoku Reaction, French Pearl


BAIT FINESSE BAITS...

•Megabass X80 Jr BFS: https://bit.ly/3KFaLoz

Color: ITO Tennessee Shad, Elegy Bone


•Duo Realis Rozante 63 SP: https://bit.ly/3EFMLOY

Color: All Bait, Komoche Wakasagi


•Duo Realis Rozante 57MR: https://bit.ly/3YurtNa

Color: Ghost Minnow, Ghost Wakasagi


OVERSIZE JERKBAITS...

•Megabass ONETEN Max LBO: https://bit.ly/3dfhL9y

Natural: Mat Shad, PM Ghost Ayu

Bold: Elegy Bone, Sexy French Pearl


•Duo Realis 120 SP: https://bit.ly/3VuR4ot

Natural: Ghost Wakasagi, Ghost Minnow

Bold: AM Edge, Citrus Shiner


MEGABASS VISION 110 HOOK UPGRADES...

Split Ring Replacement– Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

110 Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

110 Junior Replacement Hook– Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp


SHIMANO JERKBAIT HOOK UPGRADES...

World Minnow– Hayabusa TBL930 NRB (Size 5): https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB

Zumverno 95 SP – Hayabusa TBL930 NRB (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3qBuXkB

Split Ring Replacement– Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX


DUO REALIS HOOK UPGRADES…

100 SP– Duo Realis Nano Treble (Size 6): https://bit.ly/4637glA

120 SP– Duo Realis Nano Treble (Size 5): https://bit.ly/4637glA


BUDGET COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA


EXPRIDE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


G LOOMIS COMBO…

Rod– G Loomis GLX 822 JBR: https://bit.ly/4mKAf4S

Reel– Shimano DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Seaguar Tatsu (10 lb): https://bit.ly/4lN1MBm


MATT’S MEGABASS COMBO…

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Model: Oneten Stick Evolution

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Seaguar Tatsu (10 lb): https://bit.ly/4lN1MBm


BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz