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

Winter Jerkbait Fishing! (All The Tricks)

Jerkbait Fishing Is Easy... If you Know The Tricks! Winter brings a new set of challenges to Jerkbait fishing and you need to adapt if you're going to be successful. Slowing down and paying attention to your cadence becomes critical, as does the baits you choose to throw. Not all baits are created equal!

The key to cold water jerkbait fishing is cadence. Taking the time to let your bait sit still in the water is how you'll draw fish up, but it requires the right baits to be able to do that. Neutrally buoyant baits that can dive near the bottom, without sinking or rising on the pause are what you're looking for. After that, it comes down to color selection.

Below you'll find links to our favorite baits for this time of year. We've included our favorite colors for each, some of our favorite hook upgrades, modifications, as well as the rods and reels we rely on to fish jerkbait effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

STANDARD JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: French Pearl US, HT Ito Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad

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

Colors: French Pearl US, Killer Kawaguchi, Mat Shad

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

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Mat Shad, French Pearl OB

DEEP DIVING JERKBAITS...

•Rapala PXR Mavrik Deep: https://bit.ly/3DkIy5P

Colors: Metallic Moss Back Shiner, Matte Shad

•Shimano World Diver: https://bit.ly/3o1BwrR

Colors: Black Silver, Ghost Ayu, S Hasu

•Megabass X–Nanahan+2: https://bit.ly/48fHMSj

Colors: Kasumi Ito, French Pearl, LZ Satoshin Chiayu

SPRING TRANSITION JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: S Hasu, Black Silver, Macchiotto

•Duo Realis Raz 105: https://bit.ly/4foltw8

Colors: Prism Smelt, River Bait, Ghost Minnow

WEIGHTING AND FLOATATION...

•Storm SuspenDots: https://bit.ly/3d80ez6

•Baitsanity Tungsten Adhesive Weights: https://bit.ly/4534Fpg

•Zappu Floating Board: https://bit.ly/4gDN2Td

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

Zumverno 95 SP – Hayabusa TBL930 Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/44qgm9n

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

ALL AROUND JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

HIGH END JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 OneTen Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

SPINNING JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

Jerkbait Fishing For Bass! (Beginner To Advanced) Full Seminar And Underwater Footage!

Jerkbait fishing is one of the best techniques you can learn for bass fishing! The jerkbait's 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!

If you want to take your jerkbait fishing to the next level, this information is what you've been waiting for. From bait angle to retrieve cadence, 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 ONE...

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

MID FALL JERKBAITS...

•Jackall Rerange 110: https://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Natural: HL Silver Shad, Blue Pearl Shad

Bold: Chart Back Pearl, Secret Shad 2

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

Natural: ST Chiayu, Ghost Ayu

Bold: Chart Silver, Clown

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

Natural: ST Chiayu, S Hasu

Bold: Clown

•Rapala PXR Maverick: https://bit.ly/3EEo6Kt

Natural: Ghost Shiner, Matte Shad

Bold: Hot Blue Frost, Snow Storm

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

Natural: Mat Shad, GP Pro Blue

Bold: GLX Northern Secret, Elegy Bone

•Megabass Shading X R 75: https://bit.ly/4d1DijA

Natural: Bonbori Pro Blue, HT Wakasagi

Bold: Ito Kinari

•Megabass Shading X R62: https://bit.ly/3LTQUlD

Natural: GG Perch, GG Baby Bass

Bold: Aurora Reaction, Ito Kinari

NICHE BAITS...

•Damiki Slim Jack: https://bit.ly/2Y3QCUl

Natural: Olive Flash Shad, Black Holo

Bold: Real Shad

•Megabass Vision 110 FX: https://bit.ly/2aDMpvP

Natural: GP Pro Green

Bold: GP Elegy Bone, French Pearl OB

•Baitsanity Explorer Jerkbait: https://bit.ly/3WtRD2a

Natural: Summer Shad, Sardine

Bold: Glossy Pearl, Matte Pearl

OVERSIZE JERKBAITS...

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

Natural: Mat Shad

Bold: Elegy Bone

•Megabass Kanata: https://bit.ly/2jG4Q85

Natural: Mat Shad

Bold: MG Western Clown

BAIT FINESSE BAITS...

•Daiwa TD Minnow 75 SP: https://bit.ly/3zfelTX

Color: Pro Purple, Wakasagi

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

Color: All Bait, Komoche Wakasagi

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

Color: ITO Tennessee Shad, Elegy Bone

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

Color: Ghost Minnow, Ghost Wakasagi

•Megabass Shading X 55: https://bit.ly/3xkMH6Y

Color: FA Wakasagi, LZ Wakasagi

WINTER MEGABASS JERKBAITS...

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

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

•Megabass Vision 110 +2: https://bit.ly/2BLQIBA

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

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

•Megabass X–Nanahan +2: https://bit.ly/48fHMSj

Megabass Natural Colors: GG Deadly Black Shad, Pro Blue, Matte Shad, Tennessee Shad

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

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

MATT'S MAIN JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S HIGH END COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 OneTen Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'8" Ultralight: https://bit.ly/4aurFAO

Reel– Daiwa Tatula BF 70: https://bit.ly/4b7UbYM

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX 6'8" Ronin: https://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Line– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. 

Tactical Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

BUYER'S GUIDE: JERKBAITS - BEST BAITS, COLORS, AND GEAR!

Today's guide is dedicated to jerkbaits! These incredible lures draw a feed response from fish in a variety of conditions and today we're going to give you the knowledge you need to fish them throughout the year. From subtle cold water jerkbaits to flashy, agressive baits for Spring and Fall, we've got you covered with all the details. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this video will help you simplify your jerkbait selection. 

The jerkbait, also known as a rip bait, is an incredible fish catching design. The combination of aggressive movement followed by a suspended pause is more than most bass can resist! In the cooler months, a bait that will perfectly suspend is the key. As water temperatures drop its important to let the bait pause for long periods of time between jerks of the rod. In warmer temperatures the pauses are much shorter so balance becomes less important. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

PREVIOUS BUYER’S GUIDES… 

-Chatterbait/Spinnerbait Guide: https://youtu.be/eoYj1XH2dbc

-Swimbait Guide: https://youtu.be/a6TG-srkfr4

-High End Combo: https://youtu.be/WF5ncz-UWy8

-$400 Combos: https://youtu.be/vRH5LfBphP0

-$200 Combos: https://youtu.be/duCPOzl2u50

MEGABASS VISION 110 SERIES... 

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Colors: Mat Skeleton Shad, Mat Shad, Tennessee Shad

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue 2, Mat Shad, Tennessee Shad

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue 2, GP Deadly Black Shad, Tennessee Shad

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad

RAPALA SHADOW RAP SERIES... 

-Rapala Shadow Rap: http://bit.ly/2yjK7fO

Colors: Elite Blue, Clown, Moss Back Shiner

-Rapala Shadow Rap Deep: https://bit.ly/3aerPi6

Colors: Elite Blue, Clown, Moss Back Shiner

POINTER MINNOW...

-Lucky Craft Flash Pointer 100: http://bit.ly/tbpointer

Colors: American Shad, Ghost Minnow, MS Ghost Wakasagi

JACKALL RERANGE SERIES... 

-Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Colors: HL Hasu, RT Minnow, Blue Pearl Shad

-Jackall Rerange 110 MR: https://bit.ly/2CbWr6X

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, RT Minnow, HL Hasu

RIPSTOP... 

-Rapala RipStop: http://bit.ly/2Vs7HBf

Colors: Clown, Elite Blue, Speed Monkey

SLIM JACK... 

-Damiki Slim Jack: https://bit.ly/2Y3QCUl

Colors: Black Shiner, BS Crystal, Spayu

OVERSIZED JERKBAITS...

-Megabass Oneten Max LBO: https://bit.ly/3dfhL9y

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad

-Jackall Rerange 130: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, HL Silver Shad, RT Holo Minnow

BUDGET BAIT... 

-13 Fishing Whipper Snapper: https://bit.ly/3okRcrq

Colors: Lucky Charms, Olive Crush, Casper Shad

JERKBAIT STORAGE... 

-Plano EDGE 3700 STD: http://bit.ly/2t3uHMR

BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 6'8" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

FAVORITE JERKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BANG FOR THE BUCK COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz