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.
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.
What
action rod
do you want for jerkbaits?
“You need a stiff rod to get the maximum action out of a jerkbait, especially after you make a long cast,” VanDam said. “A jerkbait has to jump when you snap the rod.” The
short jerkbait rods
are also ideal for close range casting to docks, bushes and other targets with power lures such as spinnerbaits, VanDam added.
What fishing line does Kevin VanDam use?
“A topwater like the 4.5” Sexy Dawg has incredible drawing power. You can attract bass from far away to come bite it in clear to stained water, as long as there’s not too much wave action on the surface,” says VanDam. VanDam uses a higher speed 7.3:1 reel for this lure, and prefers 50-pound braided line.
What line should I use for crankbaits?
Monofilament line will give you that very important split-second delay that’s needed for suitable hook penetration. In addition, bass will often swipe at crankbaits out of pure reaction; many times their mouth won’t even be open. Again, monofilament will give you more forgiveness in this situation.
What is a
medium heavy rod good
for?
A medium-heavy rod will allow you to fish Texas rigs, smaller jigs, spinnerbaits, vibrating jigs, topwater lures, crankbaits and much more without sacrificing hardly any performance. While many boat anglers prefer their medium-heavy rods to be longer, I tend to max my bank fishing rods out at 7 feet.
What kind of line do you use for a chatterbait?
“Don’t get me wrong, braided line and graphite rods will work for a Chatterbait,” Hite says. “But what I’m talking about is going the extra mile to really get the most out of the bait. And to do that, fluorocarbon and a heavy-action glass composite rod are the perfect combination.”.
What is a 7 foot rod good for?
A short (6 feet or less) rod is ideal if you want to make short, accurate casts. When pinpoint accuracy is less critical , a long rod (over 7 feet) is the way to go. Dingy or dirty water and heavy cover are two situations where short-range accuracy is part of the recipe for success, and a shorter rod can really shine.
What rods does Jeff Sprague use?
I’m excited to tell everyone that the Lew’s Xfinity Pro Rod that I have been using all Season is my Signature Series rod…. available at Walmart!!!.
Is 15 pound braid good for bass?
Most bass anglers outfit their bait casting reels with 15-25 pound test mono/fluoro or 30-65 pound test braid Avoid using braid below 30 pound test on a baitcasting reel.
What fluorocarbon line does KVD use?
Bass Pro Shops XPS KVD Signature Series 100% Fluorocarbon Fishing Line.
Is braided line good for crankbaits?
Braided line is a great choice when bass fishing with crankbaits.
Do jerkbaits work in summer?
Jerkbaits are a mainstay for smallmouth all summer long , but not too heavily on the radar in the South. Largemouth in the South have feeding periods during the day, but we don’t have fishing periods, so we gotta catch them.
Is a jerkbait topwater?
Designed to be used primarily as a topwater bait , the Spintail can also be twitched 2-3 feet under the surface and will rise head first during the pause just like a real minnow.
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.
What fishing line do pros use?
Most
professional anglers today
use very little monofilament line.
What line do you use for lipless crankbaits?
Fluorocarbon line is probably the best option for lipless crankbaits because of its low stretch and abrasion resistance, but heavy monofilament has applications too.
Is braided line good for topwater?
“I use braided line now for all my topwater fishing except prop baits,” he said. “ It’s good for poppers, walking baits, buzzbaits, you name it, all kinds of topwaters If you use 20-pound braid for a small topwater you can really make it do an awesome walk. “And you can launch them a mile,” he added.
What is a 7 2 medium/heavy rod good for?
Applications: Jigs, Worms, Lipless Crankbaits, & Swim Jigs (A 6th Sense favorite for power fishing the Divine Swim Jig or all purpose baits.
What action rod is best for crankbaits?
A good crankbait rod should have a relatively slow action In other words, the rod should start to bend down about half way down when moderate pressure is applied to the top section. Fast action means that just the top third will bend with the same pressure.
What is a 6’6 medium/heavy rod good for?
Rods under 6’6” are ideal for trout, panfish, and younger anglers Longer rods over 7′ are popular for some bass fishing techniques such as using swimbaits and crankbaits and longer rods are also the go-to choice for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead.
Sources
https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/127493-best-line-for-jerkbaits/
https://1source.basspro.com/news-tips/fishing-information/6299/fishing-kevin-vandam-shares-his-jerkbait-crash-course-video
https://www.wired2fish.com/winter-fishing/why-you-need-to-match-your-line-to-your-jerkbait-hooks