How to fish a Jerkbait - For the Beginner
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- We'll cover how to fish a jerkbait for the beginner. We go over everything you need to know from jerkbait color to jerkbait shape even when you should pick one up and set one down.
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Hey bass geek, I'm at the lake right now just finished watching your jerkbait video, right after the video I stopped taking such long pauses before my twitches and bam I just put a 4lber in the boat👏 great advice, you've hooked me up on so many more fish this year
Heck yeah! That’s awesome thank you so much for sharing
The most informative/educational jerkbait video on CZcams that I've found. Ty Bassgeek.
No thank you. That's some high praise. Thanks for spending your time with me.
I know its an older one but its by far the most informative one on jerkbaits out there, thanks for taking the time to be so informative for us beginner bass guys, especially like the part about gaining confidence in a bait, dont just go and throw it gotta wait for the right time and conditions, Good On Ya Bass Geek keep um coming 100%
Thanks very much
Nice , great info . I’m a saltwater guy stuck in freshwater. So I’m on a new learning curve . Can’t teach an old dog new tricks but I’m trying .....thanks . Set the hook brother
Awesome it will just take a minute to adjust. Thanks for watching.
Always well done...to stop fishing and film is a tough thing to do!
Not on this day It suuuuuuuucked. Plus I needed to take a day and do some none fishing video's. So when things come up I still have content to put up.
Expanding my lure usage and skill. Trying my first jerk bait this season, thanks for the great thorough information!
Man I love me a jerk bait.
Have you caught a fish my waters cold so I’m gonna try it, any tips?
Out of all the fishing videos I’ve seen you’ve done it the best. To the point and actual information. That helps a lot thanks man
Thank you very much!
It's really interesting how it's possible to learn and apply techniques from different cultures in our fishing experience. I always take a look at your newest videos before going fish here in Brazil because I know I’ll always learn something new and valuable with you, Bassgeek. Thank you!
NO! Thank you and it is super cool. Much love to you and Brazil!
Apart from this great advice that pretty much any beginner angler should listen to; you have to be in one of the most beautiful fishing spots I’ve seen online.
Hahahaha it is beautiful
That is a fantastic video on jerkbaits. Thank you, and I learned so much. I found that many anglers don't trust jerkbaits, but through my simple experience those baits are one of the most effective, specially when you know the fish is there but it is not committed to any other baits you throw. It simple teases them so much that they've got to strike it. Before coming to Canada I had experienced the effectiveness on many fishes such as peacock bass, wolffish, snooks, and many Amazon region fishes species. Now, this is my 1st season here in North America, and it worked in every day I went out for fishing either for largies or smallies. Now, the only think I never saw in videos and I personally do, is that sometimes I use smallest jerkbaits, with 70mm, specially with clear water, with translucid, almost transparent colors. I think that the fish must realize that something is there, but shouldn't see exactly what it is. In that confusion, with all that jerk movement going on, they simply blow it. And event with this small bait I manage to get, 16, 18 and 19 inches bass with no problem. Since bass sucks it, if it is lighter it easily "jumps" into his mouth when they open it. And this 70mm have only 5 grams...
MN Pesca I agree the Jerkbait is amazing one of my go to baits. Thanks for watching!
Any time I need advice on a technique I always refer to you! No one gives such an indepth explanation all the way through! Thank you very much!
Thank you I hope I help ya out.
I retired after a long working life. When I was a kid, I fished everyday during summer break using a 10ft split cane rod, Nottingham reel and float supporting a weighted leader with maggot on the hook. Then sea fishing, which I found rather crude and more about watches, shades and shirts.
I've just discovered the fishing that you do, 58 years later! It is your fault! You cost me quite a bit in 2 piece rods, decent reels and things that are inanimate but wiggle!😉
I bought a medium moderate action spinning 7' rod, 3000 reel (for capacity), 1st mono for the grip, then braided for its small diameter with strength and fluro leader for its sinking quality.
(Psst! I did buy some floats and hooks/weights to learn how the rod behaves with the reel whilst maybe catching some "maggot suckers" before I embarrass myself with multiple hooks).
Going to an Okeechobee log cabin on a canal, next month for 6 days... armed with knowledge from you, an ultra-lite rod also, with a 1000 reel, (along for the light tackle days). A bottle of single malt, for no reason whatsoever.
Thanks for your explanations and talking "normally" and not as a smart-ass parent!
I'll be taking you with me incidently.... on my phone though, for the learning moments.
Thanks again.
Hey thanks and sorry. hahahaha Hope you catch a big one and a bunch!
@@BassGeek
Thanks!
I had two lures that I never really used and I thought they were jerkbaits. I took one out yesterday and fished it with your method and caught two bass. One was small and the other was a decent size. Turns out I have two 5" rapala floating minnows and can be used for all kinds of species. Thanks for the video!
Fishing Angler Yes sir they really can be used for all kinds of things
I'm new to fishing. And I love it!
I'm just gonna tell ya. Heroin is cheaper. LOL. Seriously however welcome!
Great Video...I love borrowing technique from Bass fishermen. I fish inshore with spinning setup but the information you share is perfect for Snook, Red Fish and speckled sea trout. Thanks for the tips.
Awesome be sure you keep us posted on how it works!
@@BassGeek will do.
I'm glad you got a bit more specific I didn't even know there was twitch bait an a jerk baits. I haven't fished in a long time got back into fishing almost a year ago an learning something new all the time. Thanks for the info bass geek 🙂👍👍👍
Well that is an oldtimers thing twitch and jerk. Most companies will tell you there are no difference but if you put them in the water and watch as you move the rod you learn some need to be jerked some need just a twitch.
Hey Bass Geek. Never fished a Jerkbait before. Found 2 OzarkTrail 2 treble hook Jerbaits for cheap. The next Week fishing July 13th 2024. After watching your video. Felt confident to give them a try. I caught 3 Bass twice as long as the jerk bait it's self. But I caught some! I noticed the 2 treble hook baits come to the top of the water evenly. Trying to figure out how to add weight to the 2 treble baits to get them to sink at a slow rate. Then on the following Monday I ordered to J 300 KVD Stike King Jerkbaits. Haven't tried them yet. I notice the Jerk bait cast very well in a little wind. Threw them on a 7 ratio baitcaster on 30 pd braid. 6'8 MH FAST rod. It seemed to work very well from the bank too. Thanks for your info on Jerkbait fishing. Shawn.
You can add storm suspend dots or stripe or bigger treble hooks or wrap wire abound the treble hooks. Those are probably floaters look into some suspending jerkbaits.
SoHo and WAY TO GO!
@@BassGeek Thanks BassGeek! Will do! Which hook would I put wire on Front. Middle or Back? Shawn
Great info, picked up 2 jerk shad recently, wasnt sure how to work them. Ill use this method, it makes sense. Great video Bassgeek
Thanks!
I learned to fish a jerk bait from watching you and Debo a couple of years ago. I still need to work on being patient when the bait suspends. #100percentwatchsquad 🎣✌️
Yo’ll get there. I need more patience myself
i am completly new to fishing and these videos rlly help
Awesome I hope I can help don't be afraid to ask anything.
I appreciate seeing the movement of the lure underwater ! It’s about jerkbait season in Maryland so thanks man!
It's getting closer here every day. Man you wouldn't believe how hard that is to film when you're alone hahahaha
BassGeek I can’t believe you manage that!
Soon you’ll have your own camera man if you keep making these videos the way you do brother ! Definitely a easy subscribe for me👍🏼
I'm a newbie from the city fishing from the bank I definitely appreciate the knowledge!!!!
Thanks and go get'em.
I really like how you talk about the difference between a rio bait and a jerk bait. Tight lines brother!
Thanks man Tight lines
Jerkbait season is almost upon us! One of my favorite baits!
Yup! Jerkbaits, Arigs, and some damiki rigging. I can't wait.
Yes!!
Probably one of the best fishing advice video I’ve see ….. thank you
Dang thanks!
Another awesome and extremely informative video! Recently purchased some new jerk baits and can’t wait to get out on the water to try them out after watching this video. Keep up the awesome work, your videos are some of the best fishing tutorial videos on CZcams.
Thank you very much. I appreciate the time you guys spend watching my goofy old rear. It means a ton to me.
Very good advice! I'm from Finland and I can tell this stuff works for perch and pike here really well. I started experimenting with jerk baiting last year and its mind blowing! With your advice in mind, I bet it'll get even better this season. Thanks! :)
Thank you and Hello Finland! I hope ya smack so big ones on the jerkbait this year. Go get'em and send some pic when you do I'll post them on a Six minute Sunday shout out.
@@BassGeek My favourite is Rapala X-RAP, the 10cm variant, the lake I prefer has very dark brown water,not muddy, just dark. Visibility is about three feet (approx. 1 meter?) and the fish there love all the crazy colors. This season I'm gonna try blue/silver and olive green and see how it goes. Last year the biggest pike I got was 100cm long, about 9-10kg one. Also the perch there can get quite darn big, not as big as bass you guys got in the US though. They tried to grow bass in some lakes but afaik, they didn't survive. Too bad, those things must be a lot of fun to catch. Pictures, sure thing! I always photograph my catch anyway. :D
@@coffeegrinder3413 Always experiment man. Awesome to here and I love the fact that you are busting'em on the jerkbait. I love to toss'em.
@@BassGeek Heck yea! My favorite thing from last season was to use jerk technique with old school metal spoons, works wonders. ;)
Something else to add is generally with a jerkbait, fish are looking UP and they're going to be swimming upward to get at it so you'll want to use it a little above the level where the fish are at. You won't catch as many when they're looking down on a bottom bite. If they're feeding on baitfish like shad, you'll get more jerkbait bites. If they're on bottom, you're better off with a shaky head or jig
Jeremiah Giles Thant is very true.
Bro the first time I watched you I was like this guy has to be close to me. Sure enough there is the rye cove shirt. Lol
Hahahaha where you from
@@BassGeek pound lol
jerk baits are starting to catch fire up here. water temps are 60-62 cant wait for it to drop a couple more degrees. hell of a video bassgeek! best on youtube hands down!
Thank you I am honored you feel that way. Makes me want to work harder that's for sure. Still not that time yet but It's gonna get hot fast here.
First time subscriber and great video! I like the way you are breaking everything down, times, places, how to, etc.... most of the videos or channels I’ve been to doesn’t do that. Nice to see someone take the time to help people out. Great job and keep them coming!
Thanks I do a little bit of everything when it comes to bass fishing. Hope you enjoy.
Great vid! This is the old school style of vid, that guys expect from the BassGeek. I know that I for one, am guilty of not throwing hard jerkbaits enough. I have gotten good bites on them early spring and late fall, but I know they are more versatile than that.
Man I'm telling you you can crack'em in the post spawn.
Already catching bass on jerkbaits on Lake Gaston in Va, Fished around shad schools. FLC Dennis
Nice. I can't wait for it.
As usual his channel produces some of the best teaching fishing videos on CZcams.
I am honored and humbled sir. Thank you for that awesome comment!
BG, great info for me. Thx so much for including info in video directed to us bank fisherman. I thought i was going to have to ask u couple of questions but u answered the questions regarding us bank fisherman. 👍
Awesome! Thank you.
I generally use a San Diego jam knot or the no slip loop knot. I have videos on both of those. Thanks for watching!
Palomar for life
@@njstorozuk If you like loosing baits I'd go with that to.
@Fishing After Dark it’s not that it’s a bd knot I just feel more comfortable with the Jam knot. Especially when cranking just seems like I don’t have as many break offs or have to retire as much. Even if you as sure the line isn’t crossed or it’s tied correctly
Awsum job BG... I struggle with this tech. Trying to up my game ... much help appreciate ya... Fishon ! MG
Thank you very much and I hope it helps.
This is much needed for me as I have not used these often. Happy New wishes for you and your family!
Thanks happy new year
Great video...Your a natural teacher and that's what I need in a fishing video. Thank you so much for the jerkbait instructions
Thank you very much hope you enjoy the channel.
Here in WV we use the firetiger color and some thing in a orange,black & silver rainbow trout you see their are musky walleye small mouth &large & spotted bass mostly Rapalas in a natural color wish I could fish with you.
Gotta have a few of those in the boat.
Bass Geek, I enjoyed the video on Jerk Baits. What really caught my eye was your Rye Cove shirt. You most likely know where Mabe & Stanleytown are . That the area I am originally from, just a strange coincidence.
Yes sir I know it very well. My sister still lives in Mabe.
I appreciate this. I'm trying to get my kids some bass tomorrow and I believe the conditions fit what you say. Cheers man, I'll be following and commenting on your new stuff after I binge you for a bit.
Awesome hope ya enjoy!
Get any?
@@mikerotch1965 I'm going for a week with the kids on Sunday. I'll check in afterwards.
@@spideymcgee4718 sweet
@@mikerotch1965 got any more tips? 😂
Lotsa great tips and info in this video. Thanks for taking the time to share. Much appreciated! 👍
Thanks for watching.
I'm 13 and I'm really getting into fishing and this video is so useful thank you and keep up the awesome videos
Awesome just keep learning!
@@BassGeek thank you
Awesome man! I love jerkin on Norris at the end of October/first of November! That statement is so true about gaining confidence. I got so many things I need to gain confidence in but got to make sure I'm fishing it at the right time. still waiting for you to come up and fish Norris with me brother! It should heat up here in a few more weeks. I'm already catching more, I can actually go fishing now and know for a fact I will not be skunked haha
This past weekend only thing I called was Smallmouth jigs all day man I absolutely love that bite!
Eric Miniard ManI knew you would get that lake figured out. Let’s go this spring. Keep reminding me don’t let up because I have the memory of a piss ant. 😆
@@BassGeek will do my man, you can teach me how to fish it in Spring haha
Best explanation video I have found on Jerkbaits. Thank you
Thank you very much.
Great info bud! Seen that Rye Cove shirt you're wearing and was surprised! I'm from Castlewood, good memories playing sports at Rye Cove! Keep on keeping on brother, good luck fishing!
Thanks yeah I'm an old Cove War Eagle.
I just picked up the new Lews Tournament Pro LFS and I absolutely love it. Actually sold my Curado K ro buy another one because they are just so much better.
Dollar for dollar it's hard to beat the LFS's. Love Lews.
I absolutely loved this video. Learned a lot and laughed just as much. Thank you sir 🫡
Awesome that's the way I want it.
Great helpful video. You confirmed some things I have heard elsewhere and added some new details to them.
Thank you I hope you hit that sub button.
The only fisherman I take advice from
Thank you very much.
You just earned a new subscriber sir. Great vid only thing is I wish they had a side view. So us beginners can see how you hold the rod ( I noticed down ) and how your twitching/jerking the rod. A little or a lot. Either way this still help this newbie.
Sorry I will do a video on that. Just a quick tip. That's a tough angle to get alone. hahaha Thank you!
I been using the Rebel broke back minnow as a jerkbait for 25yrs :)
UltimateNinja1984 Those things are awesome used as a jerkbait
This man 👨🏻 is a genius
hahaha no no I'm not.
As always, your explanations and demonstrations are so very helpful. Like many, jerkbaits (and spoons!) have always been my least confident. Bank angling predominantly precludes spoons as I have learned in your channel, but I am curious if you think trying a vibrant shallow/small crank bait could work in fairly low visibility situations from the bank. You rock Hank! Tight lines
Absolutely Square bill's and your smaller 1/4 up to 1/2 ounce lippless baits are bank staples.
Boss man, I watched your recent video on jerkbaits, then came to this video..epic video as always..I been pulling up goose eggs on lake Sinclair lately, so frustrating lol.
Thanks for the video
Dave
Sorry! Thanks for the time you spend here.
@@BassGeek always Hank..I've been watching your videos for a long time.
Bassgeek fishing somthing besides a swimbaits!?! There’s no way!!
Hahahaha way!
You taught this California fisherman a few things. Nice work.
Awesome thanks for watching!
I like the fact that you got straight to the point
Well forgive me in some other video's I do like to talk about fishing. hahaha
I agree with you i use a Calcutta 200gtb med heavy rod !!!!!
Nice rod for sure. Thanks for watching.
Damn great video!!! You give excellent instructions, much appreciated.
Hey Thanks!
Nice job! Thanks 😊 getting back to fishing.
Thanks for watching.
@@BassGeek caught 2 nice bass and a few crappies. Thanks 😊👍More fun when you learn and CATCH fish
@@proudamerican7662 HECK YEAH!
You must be the coolest uncle!
Hahaha granddad yes I am lol
Hellllllo bg good to see you use kastking rods I use a lot kastking stuff and thank you for this vid jerk bait I'm doing a lot more of but I use a little bigger rod when it come to cod they hit a jerk bait so hard it like snagging a car going past you its hard!!!! next week I will send that stuff out to you tight lines man.
I would say you need to use a bigger rod for that. Dang man.
Amazing video dude. Breaks it down as good as the pros. I love how you separated twitch from rip baits. You work them totally different. This was confusing for me as a beginner until I learned the difference. You just saved a lot of people a lot of time and money. Good job.
Thank you very much
i only want a man with this accent and tone of voice to give me fishing tips, it lends to his creditability idk how but it does outfit too.
and the beer belly. everything about this im not trolling either. good job i love the video!
honestly i appreciate the transitions and editing too keep goin!
Hahahaha thanks
This was amazing. Truly insightful advice. I hope it produces results for me!
Keep me posted I hope ya catch a toad.
Thanks, this is great information. I appreciate you.
Thank you and I hope you hit that sub button is you haven't already.
@@BassGeek yessir
Good info. Beautiful lake. Thanks.
I just wished it fished better hahahhaha
Ty. I have learn alot from your videos.i had just gotten a lews baitcaster.i love it.keep them videos.
Hope ya like it and thanks for watching. It means more that I can say that you left this comment. It's why I do this.
@@BassGeek yes I do love it.i notice a big difference .whats the best lure you would use for night fishing..
Thanks for the knowledge. Love this channel. Always the come to.
Thanks for watching and supporting! That means a lot!
Thanks for the vid. Yes I am very much a newbie. I haven’t even caught a bass. Yet. More tips please. 👍🏻
I'll do my best. I try to put as much info into all my video's be sure to check some of the older ones out.
I will be watching for sure. 😎
I love fishing jerk baits and I haven't even caught a fish on one yet lol. past 4 months I've only had one bite, few follows and minnows chill with my jerkbait for while but hopefully ill catch one soon with these tips. Thanks for the video I bet im just throwing out of season.
Yeah it should be picking up soon. Thanks for watching.
Thanks BG, you southern boys know how it's done !
lol sometimes. Thank you.
Quick, simple, and easy explanation thanks
Thank you! I hope it helps you catch a bunch.
I came into this knowing nothing about jerk baits. After this video..... I need to find a couple cheap jerk baits before the river freezes over or for right after thaw.. Nice video.
This 101 video was better then your crank bait 101 video. but it was not easy hearing or seeing what you were doing with your head and back turned. A bluetooth headset for computers or phones can often be used as a improvised mic if you have your head turned from the camera alot.
Yeah updates the gear since then so things are much better hahaha thanks
Great video. Comprehensive!
Thank you very much!
Great video man. Very informative. Thank you. You got a new subscriber. 👍
Awesome thanks and hope you like the rest of the channel. I mix it up or at least try.
Great tutorial!
Kentaro Nishino Thank you very much!
Hands down #1 video on jerk baits!! I’m definitely a better angler having watched it.!!!! Thanks…..
HECK YEAH! Thank you sooo much for the comment and feed back.
Great video bud, love the teaching type videos!! Thanks
Raymond Steele Thanks!
I loved how detailed this was.
Brayan Molina Thank you I try my best.
Great video, thanks for sharing.
I'm a big time rookie with a jerkbait, very informative!
Hope it helps.
@@BassGeek me too!!
Tear Em Up brother, stay safe!
I loved your video very helpful!
Thank you very much
Great instructional video! Thank you. You've gained me as a subscriber brother🤜🤛
Awesome and thank you.
Found an old rusty jerk bait put some new split rings and hooks on it at first I thought It was a swim bait 😂
Hahahaha it will catch’em
I just watched your video. I have a couple jerk baits in my box that I rarely use, and have fished them incorrectly when I did use them. I applied the techniques that I learned from your video and quickly caught my first smallmouth of the year (which was a goal of mine), and then got a small largemouth shortly after that. Thanks for the video! It was exactly what I was looking for when I came to CZcams to learn more about jerk baits 🫡
Thank you and I hope you like some of the new stuff as well. We've been really diving into the single bait and showing under water footage and all.
Wow I dont have to go fishing. I can just watch you day and night.
Lol go fishing nothing like the real thing but thanks for watching!
Just learned that you can use the same jerkbaits in a metallic pattern or translucent shad for catching walleye except the wall I will be further from the banks and a little deeper
Your and they got teeth
Thats a beautiful place to fish
It is.
This video helped a lot
Awesome thanks for watching
Suggestion sir, since you’re a Lew’s guy I suggest that you try their 6’7” jerkbait special rod. It is very kool for working these baits. It has a shorter handle so it’s not hitting your forearm all day, plus I feel like I have better control over where you place that bait.
Cool I'll have to add that to the line up. hahaha
Your channel is awesome. Great content! Well made! I always learn something!
Thank you so much! Share it with some buddies.
Thanks for the great tips
Thank you
Great video. I’m new to the jerkbaits. This Information is gonna help me slay in the waters. Thank you for educating people like me.
Thank you for watching!
Great video I just got a new jerk bait and wanted to know how to get the best action possible I also love the less lfs
Heck yeah! I hope it helped.
Awesome in depth video man thanks for the info
Thank you for spending the time with us!
Great info ,, I’ve tried and no luck with these yet but I’m committed to getting it ,, shadow rap Shad color ok got it ,, which other jerk baits are good to start with ?
My two go to's are the shadow rap and the One ten or the one ten Pluse one. However there are several good baits. Smithwichk Rapala makes a bunch of good jerk baits. The xrap is a good one.
Dam good instructional.
Still haven’t caught my first j. Bait fish yet. But working on it.
Remember what I said timing is key. Thank you.
When u finally figure it out, you'll not set it down. You can catch so many fish it's not even funny. It's so much fun when they are on that bite. You can get em on every cast sometimes. It's a good way to get a whole school fired up.
Great video bro. I can confirm that jerks don't work well in the mud, lol
LOL I'd say you can.
that intro is aweesome
Thank you very much.