Jerkbait Tips for More Spring Smallmouths
For spring smallmouths, suspending jerkbaits have become staples for most anglers. Nearly everyone has one, or a few, rigged up on deck. They are the ticket to early spring success. Few other baits can catch early spring smallmouths better. While many of them catch fish immediately out from the package, some can require simple modifications to enhance their fishability and catchability. Looking at the big picture, there’s a lot to consider in successful jerkbait fishing besides the brand, lure choice, and action. These considerations include line choice, hook modifications, split rings, rod selection, and more for best presentation delivery. In Wisconsin and many other Midwestern states not named Minnesota, anglers are able to take advantage of early season fishing immediately after ice-out. The majority will have one or two suspending jerkbaits rigged and ready at ice-out. But just how many of them are detail-oriented and maximize the most out of their baits?
Power in the Pause
When water temperatures approach the mid 40’s, my boat often fishes with a variety of Rapala X-Raps, Husky Jerks and Shadow Raps, Dynamic Lures J-Specs and Z-Specs, Megabass