What Rod does KVD use for jerkbaits?
The Quantum Tour KVD 6’10 medium-heavy action rod, made of graphite, is the key to his success. “You need to have a rod that has a fast tip but enough backbone that when you pop that bait it really responds. I really want that jerkbait moving water,” he said.
Are jerkbaits suspending?
A suspending jerkbait is a prime lure to throw after the fall turnover on Northern lakes when smallmouth bass scatter and suspend. You can catch these roaming smallmouths on a suspending jerkbait worked along sandy bottoms that quickly drop from a 5-foot flat to 20 feet deep.
What pound line is best for jerkbaits?
12-pound fluorocarbon
I often throw the deeper Strike King jerkbait with 12-pound fluorocarbon. The fluoro sinks and helps keep the bait down since the diameter of the line will pull the line up, especially in current and working more erratically because it catches more water than a smaller diameter line.
Are jerkbaits good in spring?
When the conditions are right during spring a jerkbait can be deadly on prespawn largemouth and smallmouth bass. Here are a few tips for catching more springtime bass with a jerkbait. A floating jerkbait is super versatile and works great for many presentations. You can fish it on top or just under the surface.
Are jerkbaits good in summer?
“Most fishermen think a jerkbait is only effective during the winter, but really, these are lures I use throughout the year. The difference is simply the speed at which I present them. Now during the summer in warm water, I work them really fast, as opposed to cold water where I fish them much more slowly.”
Is braid good for jerkbaits?
Ricky explains when to reach for a jerkbait in shallow cover situations and why, against everything we’ve been told, a braided mainline (#straightbraid) direct to the bait is an excellent choice.
Can you use a jerkbait in the summer?
When should you fish a jerkbait?
For Christie, the best time to fish a jerkbait is the coldwater period of winter and early spring. At the 2013 Classic when Christie finished seventh throwing a jerkbait, water temperatures ranged from 44 to 47 degrees, which is “almost prime time for the Rogue.”
Does Lews own Quantum?
Rather Outdoors has announced that it has acquired Zebco Brands (“Zebco”), the Tulsa, Oklahoma-based manufacturer of fishing rods, reels and accessories. Quantum rods and reels were included in the sale.
What line does KVD use?
Braided line has little or no stretch, making working with top-water lures easier. When I’m fishing top-water lures for bass, I may use a smaller diameter line, like 30-pound-test braid. I’ll also use either 30- or 65-pound-test braid to fish standing timber, bushes or brush.
Are jerkbaits good for bass?
Jerkbaits are one of the few bass lures that are highly effective year round. The main reason is because of how much control you have over their action. They can be fished extremely fast or slow, deep or shallow, or anywhere in between.