Every Bass Fisherman Needs To Know This Jerkbait Modification For Spring Bass

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[@chadjackson4786]

Randy just watched this video and bought a livescope

[@FishtheMoment]

hahaha

[@coreychurchill8889]

Great video going to try this out this weekend. I have so many followers I just can’t get to commit

[@johnbutler307]

Great video thanks

[@The_Mortgage_Angler]

I thought Patric walters is who started the jerkbait with livescope on lake fork? Anyway, I've been doing this shortly after since livescope came out. You spilling the beans!!!

[@mikegoodman8136]

Hank uses 15lb line, think that makes a difference for the back hook sink

[@rodrigoelgu]

how do you get away with using a jerkbait on a baitcaster fishing side by side with Randy

[@Shawn_Lai]

This adjustment is what the new berkley stunnas 112s have done to them. They are slow sinking instead of suspending like MB 110s. Something that Hank Cherry really keyed in on and mentioned during both classics.

[@cajunnathan4586]

This is Great Info

[@ZZ430T56]

You can also weight them with an extra split ring.

[@briannordberg3184]

Thanks for the video. I bank fish and don’t have livescope, but I appreciate you passing along these valuable observations on bass behavior in response to jerkbaits.

[@YourNextCast]

Thanks for the tip. It's amazing how much impact that small adjustment has.

[@ballzybaits4414]

I remember seeing a video a while back where Ike said for a rule of thumb for jerkbaits is: slow rise for rising water temp, slow fall for dropping water temp.

[@johnhanley8708]

Thanks for the video great tips

[@timothykilman9826]

Hi Johnny, What size lead wire do you use on your hooks? Thanks

[@FishtheMoment]

.015" Round wire. They use it for tying flies www.basspro.com/shop/en/round-lead-wire-spools?hvarAID=shopping_googleproductextensions&ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=Shop%7CBPS%7CLowPerformers%7CFishing&gclid=CjwKCAiAgbiQBhAHEiwAuQ6Bkoi-7owVVEspTxjZJv-lBDdSXiE0jgeHpCkAPP1mBbe9Z5VILxP4aBoCGYkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@fishingangler4315]

@@FishtheMoment How many wraps do you do? 3, 5, 10? I've never tried lead wire. I've use the suspend dots but I just fish for fun from a kayak and the bank. Thanks!

[@FishtheMoment]

It just depends on how fast I want the bait to sink / float. The number of wraps will change based on the specific jerkbait and hooks you're using, along with the water temperature. I just try 2-3 wraps, put the bait in the water then adjust based on how I want the bait to fall.

[@fishingangler4315]

@@FishtheMoment Thanks!

[@ExtraUltra]

126k subscribers. I remember when you have 126 subscribers. I always had a feeling you were going to go far because you're just plain smart.

[@curtandrachphotographydesi3191]

Can you catch fish with your modification on the jerk bait without live scope

[@greenpighunter6930]

Nice. The Rapala Shadow Rap is a slow sink out of the box and produces. Every MB 110 +2 I own is a slow sink out of the box.

[@bassinbilliards6279]

I'm at a point I only throw two brands and Megabass has 75% of my jerkbait fishing. Between colors and sizes I don't need anything else.

[@pa4u2001]

Great info again, do you ever use a loop knot on jerkbaits?

[@jamesbarron1202]

Between the Lowrance and Garmin forward facing sonars which one do you think you can distinguish the species the best in water about 6’ deep? Say a carp or buffalo vs a catfish.

[@FishtheMoment]

I think Garmin Livescope is still the best out there. I ran Lowrance Active Target for 2 month and switched back to Garmin Livescope because you have more control over the image due to more setting options.

[@jamesbarron1202]

@@FishtheMoment thanks for all the work you put in for us. I’ve never seen the grid patterns (range and depth) on the lowrance units. I’m not sure if lowrance has that option or if Garmin has a patent on that.

[@JMac61258]

Try using suspend dots by Storm on your jerkbait or wrap solder around the eyelet of the treble where it attaches the split ring.

[@andrewstewart8192]

Good video, I think the tail sinking first might be the key. (I am thinking of a struggling or injured minnow trying to swim to the surface for air)

[@mawbass2272]

Great video love jerk baits. Maw bass. Try this year.

[@basschaser9356]

Great video. This year I'm dedicated more time to jerkbait fishing. Even bought a combo just for jerkbait

[@timothyperkins625]

thx for insights & diving into this concept! always enjoy your analytical & detailed perspective :)

[@gotgills4815]

Or you could just buy the rapala shadow rap deep and it’s already perfectly weighted to sink super slow

[@garycanfield699]

Great info, will definitely try using your tips

[@mikefeister9191]

Dude you're like the Mc Gyver of fishing Thanks for the tips in your very informative videos

[@ryanvarner6520]

Great tips, Jonny! Thanks for sharing!!

[@robertcook8187]

Very good video thanks for your information

[@myriammorrison9840]

I have heard this before, usually related to the weather. You made it very clear.. just let the fish tell us 🤫🤭🤔😂

[@mobass8354]

Great info!! I have always liked nose down . After watching that makes perfect sense why you would want it to fall in the fishes face!

[@rutvegasr0cker687]

Listen up you ice out basser. You wanna get those bass to bite in the coldest H2O. The falling jerkbait mod is key. Get a gram scale and weight your components. Also… in my waters I fish, you can simplify this rig by adding an owner oval #3 split ring to the 110. .03 grams heavier. Super slow fall. 10sec/1ft If they biting it. Pick up your glide and hang on. PB on the way.

[@snsdmarquez1]

Thanks for the great video

[@tomcece3325]

Great video johnny

[@northbaybassanglers1068]

I have yet to ever catch a fish on both jerk and crank bait. I’ve always been a soft plastic/jig, poplar guy. Also Mostly fly fished my whole life too. I want to dedicate this year to more hard lures. Try to dial in how to fish them.

[@bassinbilliards6279]

Where in the North Bay are you located? Its easier than you think. Just have to put the time in like anything else and eventually you'll have confidence baits added to the arsenal for the time of year and weather.

[@bassinbilliards6279]

I actually saw your short video at fountain Grove of all places. Trust me there's way better spots.

[@northbaybassanglers1068]

@@bassinbilliards6279 oh yes there is definitely way better spots. Fountain grove is just so close to the house. I’ve yet to fish another lake out of my kayak. I’m usually fishing by myself

[@northbaybassanglers1068]

@@bassinbilliards6279 all of my videos are from fountain grove 😂

[@bassinbilliards6279]

@@northbaybassanglers1068 haha nice. I just fished it when we where in actual lockdown in 2020. Riverfront has been good lately and so has Clearlake if you know what you're doing.

[@steveking8548]

Another great video from fish the moment! Go with the lowest cost you can find on live scope. Hooking it up as easy. Anyone can do it! Just check the KZbin videos for installation help and Garmin provides the best tech support!

[@s.allison7406]

I had given up on jerk baits but after this video I think it’s time to try again. Thanks for the info.

[@randy4805]

Great info! Thanks

[@donnieb903]

As usual an informative video with a professional presentation.

[@ryanmanners9174]

Hi Jonny, been thinking about buying some sort of forward facing sonar unit lately. Would you still suggest the livescope, or active target?

[@juleswinnfield826]

Good stuff thanks for the vid

[@socalsaltwateranglers]

Great Tips to know! Appreciate it 🤙🏻

[@savvysavage1857]

You’re the man, man

[@joecontinetti6594]

Great info!! Thanks!

[@lunkahbob]

I noticed that the new Berkley Stunna claims to have a “natural slow sink when paused.” Do you think Berkley incorporated the mod in the Stunna or do you think the mod would still benefit the Stunna?

[@stevedunkerton9491]

I think I needed these tips -- Thanx

[@curtandrachphotographydesi3191]

Do you need a live scope to do this technique of fishing . Love your videos

[@FishtheMoment]

No, this works without Livescope as well. I would just work my bait back normally and assume fish are following it on every cast, then stop the bait for 15 seconds about 2/3 of the way back to the boat with the jerkbait weighted. You won't know if the fish are following it, but it will work if they are.

[@ScruffyCityFishing]

Great tips and love the evidence to back it up. Are there any out of the box baits that will work with this presentation?

[@normanham6142]

Congratulations Jonny on your 10lb’er! That’s great news. I’m still trying to hit the ten yet, but having fun in the quest.

[@danham3344]

Great job Jonny! I really struggle with jerkbaits and I think it’s because it is difficult to get them balanced. I’m wondering if you ever change out split rings or just go with what comes on the bait? Thanks again and great job.

[@FishtheMoment]

I normally just change to hook size or add a few wraps of lead wire around the hook shank

[@danham3344]

@@FishtheMoment Thanks for your response. Appreciate it.

[@ricksonora6656]

I added wire to my trebles and put a split shot 2’ up the line. The split shot pulls it down nose first and suspends those hooks off the bottom. But that wasn’t enough to escape the downed trees in New Melones, so I’m switching to weedless worms.

[@nathancornett6476]

What’s your go to kind of line and line size for dedicated jerkbait fishing?

[@FishtheMoment]

I normally use 10 or 12lb fluorocarbon unless its really cold outside. If air temps are below 30 degrees, I use mono.

[@phatpakbaits]

I think what’s tough is the weighting has to be done in the water yur fishing that day , and this has to be a constant adjustment, as water temps rise or fall . If you weight em at home the water yur weighting in won’t be the same temp as the lake. Because of this it’s deterred me from making these adjustments with the already limited time i have on the water . It’s good advice though because dialing in the bite is super important

[@ricksonora6656]

Temp varies with depth, too; so, unless the lake is shallow, you’re still guessing. So might as well guess the temp and approximate it at home. Q: Does colder water make lures sink faster, or slower?

[@ryanmanners9174]

🔥🔥🔥

[@toddlester8063]

Do you always alter fall by messing around the hook or hook area? Or do you use suspend strips or other lead stickers?

[@FishtheMoment]

I’ve never been able to keep the lead stickers attached to the bait without using super glue. But then you can’t take the lead of easily if you need to change the weighting. Changing the hooks or adding a few wraps of lead wire have worked the best for me

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[@FishtheMoment]

We are still working on adding Tidal charts for rivers like the Potomac, then linking that up with our strategy algorithm. This is an extremely timing consuming process to get right. We are not adding tidal rivers because the answers would not be accurate without accounting for the tides. We are working on this, but it will still take a while to get right. We are proud of the accuracy of our recommendations and will only add lakes when we are confident in the strategy output.