Fall Jerkbait Fishing (Everything You Need To Know + Jerkbait Underwater Footage)

[@mxbass1036]

Matt flexing on us with boxes of visions.

[@shawnnaylor482]

😂😂😂😂

[@812FoodReview]

I wish he'd do a tackle collection video. I'd bet it be 2 hrs long with edits lol

[@assholebynature888]

@@812FoodReview probably worth a dmall fortune with all the discontinued ones

[@jcfishingwrld]

@@assholebynature888 small?

[@questor_xl]

🤣

[@andrew1364]

Matt, I don't think any angler on YT explains jerkbait technique better than you and Tim. From someone who didn't grow up fishing and is self-taught, your videos are invaluable to me. Love the channel.

[@liam_v456]

Agreed

[@John_Wall_14]

That feeling when you get to start the day with a 55 minute TB video!

[@IV-fad]

These long format deep dives are the best, love going down the rabbit holes! Thanks for always taking us there

[@larrymoss9954]

Great video dude. You are so informative. I don’t think anyone I can think so that does it better. The details you go to are so important and I’m saying this for your readers. It’s the little things that makes a great fisherman. You explain fishing 🎣 like you are in the middle of a retrieval of a bait. Thanks buddy.

[@ryanmitchell5668]

What an unbelievable video. You guys always give incredible information, but this one is an absolute killer. Thanks for everything you guys do.

[@Cole_Lakely]

This comment says it all. +1

[@larrymoss9954]

Mat, you give the best seminars. Your details are spot on. I’ve fished for 72 yrs., I’m 77 yrs. old very shortly. I have fished tournaments for 45-46 yrs. and have followed top fishermen RClunn, DBrouwer, KGB, and many other through the different eras. You are so dead on it is amazing to me, when I look back in my old tapes,and recordings ( R/R, 8 track, cassette, disc. and sponge) I here those guys saying many of the same thing, but with far less details and reasons why. I listened to several Pro Fishermen @ a B.A.S.S. Tournament standing around after day #1, talking. It was mentioned that KZbinr had talked about a new bait that had just come out. Immediately another PF said what does he know….he’s KZbinr! …I thought about that for a split second, and butted in on the conversation and said that’s a incorrect statement. There are many great fishermen, that haven’t the time due to owning a company, having a large family, I know even ONE that will never fish on the LORDS DAY ( in his words). And I would put him up against any of ya! He fish 4 -5 days a week and in Tournament Lakes and I most every time know body comes close to him. He sold his company and is now training/teaching his grand kids how to really fish with full understanding (60 + yrs exp.) and they are 7-9…get ready to move over. My mouth sometimes when I hear 👂 a stupid statement I have to respond. Mat, obviously you and others fit into my explanation. (Others just don’t want to direct their time and focus on one thing). That is what is required to fish PA’s tournaments and to be just average.

[@johncoyote6755]

After 8 years of bass fishing I picked up a jerkbait and really spend an entire fall and winter learning the technique. It COMPLETELY revolutionized my fishing. Thanks TB!

[@andrewboyce7268]

Best bait ever created. I disagree with Fall and Winter being the time, spring is absolutely 🔥. Clear water, and a purple, chartreuse, even white color will get smoked.

[@johncoyote6755]

@@andrewboyce7268 i suppose it depends where youre at. here in the deep south on river in spring youre not catching jack on a jerkabait. too much stain and debris in the water.

[@johnsofko7382]

I could watch Matt talk about jerkbaits for hours. I never used to have any success with them. It turns out that I was using poor baits and the wrong action. I bought a few Vision 110s and started using Matt's retrieve. They are some of my favorite lures in the spring and fall now. Thanks Matt!

[@andrewboyce7268]

Try a Provoke as well. Cheaper than Megabass and they caught more double digits last year than any other Jerkbait. The Vision 110 is great though.

[@JamesJohnson-kr8ge]

I think I heard all you say. Then I listen 2 to 3 more times and see I missed some. Appreciate you guys 👌

[@bmurr7]

Wow, a true wealth of knowledge in this one ! I have to say, since the beginning, your guys' passion for not only fishing, but teaching has been unmatched. Thank you to the whole Tactical Bassin family for creating such a valuable resource, and quality entertainment as well.

[@robertdtimmerman6507]

Jerk bait fishing has always been my Kryptonite! I made a concerted effort last year to get better at it. Rod, reel, lures, and yes…. Line. I am much better at the technique and don’t run from it as before. I’m actually looking forward to jerk bait fishing this year. I sincerely appreciate all the time and effort Tactical Bassin has put into the videos on jerk bait fishing.

[@andrewboyce7268]

If you are struggling, slow down. Medium Heavy (or moderate), 7ft, 8 to 12lb fluro. Hell even put a cheaper reel on to force you to slow down. Jerkbait fishing is very easy once you learn the pause, I promise.

[@Tbowie13]

The Mat colors tend to have a glow on cloudy days though that the GG's and so on don't! I think that glow draws em in. That Table Rock color for switching up to bold can be amazing! I also love the Pearls as well. I have the Jerkbait bug as bad as you Matt. I have over 100 just 110's and +1's. Then add in all the Jr's, X-80's, X-Nanahans, Ito Shiners etc and it's pretty ridiculous! This is where I really "nerd out" as you say...lol.

[@skylars4335]

Thanks to videos like this, I caught an absolute pile of smallies and walleyes this morning on my new Expride rod. Best size to number ratio day I've ever had. I struggled for years before all of these in depth videos. Thanks for all you guys do

[@gerryhazelton9569]

I’m happy, Matt and Tim are on the east coast now . Get to see our waters highlighted. Wish they come to Massachusetts in the spring time . Cape cod , quabbin reservoir . Would be cool .

[@jeffturner1573]

These are the best type of videos!

[@GabooNx]

Jerk bait fishing has always had a special place in my heart first lure I ever used to catch 10 bass in a row on almost 30 years ago , in fact create my love for bass fishing! Love the in depth explanation and your minds of knowledge shared!

[@ptcscagu2878]

Matt, thanks so much man. That was the best in depth video on jerkbait fishing yet. So much useful info to increase my success.

[@pacman_17]

Love the longer videos very informative

[@joshuaherring6504]

What happened to the lucky craft pointers?

[@fundamentawellness9562]

finally caught my first jerk bait fish with this info! bit the bullet and invested in the vision 110 series and made all the difference

[@shadygraves]

"It only takes 20 or 30 minutes to dial it in." Excellent point. That sums up bass fishing for me; you know within ½ an hour whether it's gonna happen or not. Not saying you can't win a tournament in the last ½ hour-I HAVE-but, generally speaking, you can gauge bass' activity level in the 1st ½hour.

[@jimmcculloch5825]

Only Matt can take an hour to "keep it simple." But I love it.

[@kevinloper6551]

Awesome video Matt, your always so entertaining to watch and thanks for all the great information.

[@zman319]

No wonder I couldn’t sleep 😂😂 love my Friday morning videos! It’s 3:30am on the west coast 😂

[@johno7435]

Matt, thanks again for introducing me to the Megabass Vision 110 jr in pro blue. I literally slayed the bass this evening using the Megabass Vision 110 jr in pro blue!

[@davelerner8461]

Thank you Matt, absolutely FANTASTIC video, very informative and much appreciated by all!

[@patrickdaugherty9084]

Absolute favorite fishing lure

[@brucesmithoutdoors]

Thank you for the video. My favorite is chartreuse/purple back. I don’t know what it is but man it crushes them in winter months.

[@bassinbilliards6279]

This video is perfect timing. We've had some super aggressive bites lately & it's just fun to see the slack line rip across and pull your rod out of hand haha. Thankfully I ordered two more baits before this video because now everything will be out of stock 🤣.

[@vuexiong6087]

Bro, my brain is blown away right now. I see why I haven't been getting bites now. Gonna go try this Sunday!

[@rodcashman4793]

Great explanation on these baits. Thank you for sharing 📹 👍

[@donaldferris1638]

Love the detail things I would have never thought about. Line coil etc

[@chrisboyd1408]

This is perfect timing. I am new to jerk bait fishing. Thanks for sharing!!

[@FishnTheSouthOkanagan78]

It was interesting to see the Fluoro coil underneath the water pulling the jerkbait through and not having the lure sit still, never knew that could happen 😮 Learnt something new today!

[@ryancraft9566]

I knew it was going to be a Matt video when I saw the thumbnail of a pile of baits! Great job and thank you both for the quality of content you continue to provide. Would like to see you guys do a video together of your top five (or more) most versatile baits in which each of you touch on how your individual fishing styles vary for each bait.

[@tomselick6983]

Yup! Ronin! 10lb sx1 to invisx , i like the seagar stretch with braid to leader on that rod, I feel like i get more versatility out of my 110’s with it

[@kylemayer8486]

Here in michigan this time of year, the 110 +1jr and a lucky craft pointer 100 are the perfect 1-2 punch.

[@JonJonsOutdoors]

My favorite bait to use by far. Big of a 110 junkie! Just missed a 7lb on one yesterday bcu drag was to light and she came up w her huge head and lost the pin when my drag slipped! Giant bass for my pond in OH!!

[@peterwilly9240]

I love that black and chrome. When I seriously started getting into fishing I would always buy that color but in the rapala x rap line. Awesome color, caught so many pike and a couple over 34 inches

[@Shawn_Lai]

There is also the vision 110 FX and 110 R (the R is made to retrieve differently when cranking).

[@timg185]

I’m pretty much done with expensive jerkbaits. I’ve caught more fish on a smithwick rogue than any other bait and it still produces.

[@OGdoorstop]

I’ve had crazy good success with matte colors in the summer months. I really enjoyed the tips on more vs less flash in relation go the seasons and the levels activity in the fish, I can’t wait to test that theory.

[@Whitehalo117]

I got my PB smallie on a Jackell rerange beginning of the fall. I was slaying largemouth all summer though on the Rapala ripstop and shadow rap shad jerkbaits. You can get that shadow rap shad up shallow and work it above the grass. I've had them blow up on it like a top water. It's insane. Just got a few world minnows though. Can't wait to see how they workout next season.

[@kentbrown5369]

You guys should check out the duo realis Rozante 63 for when bass are on tiny bait. It is 2.5 inches long and still has amazing action. I am able to throw it on my 6’10” expride with a shamino alderbaran. Great little jerk bait

[@josephhepner128]

Great video as always Matt!!! What are your thoughts on the Berkley stunna jerkbait?

[@lherr0214]

Awesome video thank you so much for all that information.

[@mamabear4life]

Y'all are awesome!!! Thank you so much for the video!!

[@mikek3638]

Love your stuff, but I'm skipping the $300 rod option for now and throwing the jerks on a medium spinning setup with a stiffer medium like a Veritas or a Fury and I'm beefing the hooks up to KVD triple grips and going braid to fluoro. Seems to work well. I also did not like KVD's Lews jerkbait casting rod, so I've switched over to the medium spinning rod until I venture back over to casting.

[@raytubach8988]

Hi Matt, great content! What happened to the Pointer 100? I’ve got a box of those and wondering when that’s useful

[@lpbass8369]

LC flash pointer 100 =summer money.

[@Yakman_J.Smallz]

Love these vids!videos!! Good stuff bro 👍

[@razr199]

Great video Matt. Thanks!!!!

[@taihunt3609]

Love the video. Would you recommend the Aldebaran BFS reel with my new Expride. And if so, can I use 10lb with it or go with braid with leader. Thank!

[@nelsonchiro]

You're like a kid in a candy store and I'm here for it!!!!

[@bruceksdwilson]

Matt I have 2 Exprides 6'10" med. One has braid 30 lb.and 1 has 12 pounds sniper. I used the one with braid for a lot of other techniques. Am I all right to keep that braid on that 1 with a long enough leader Or should I change it out If I want to both for jerk bait fishing.. My water's not crystal clear.

[@greenpighunter6930]

Excellent. Thanks Matt

[@jm3153]

The most amazing thing in this video is that Matt lays out 20 lures with double treble hooks on his boat and none of them get stuck to the carpet.

[@paulyang8276]

Excellent video as always!! Can you elaborate on a fish’s strike zone that corresponds to varying water temperatures?

[@robvallance1719]

Love those Slim jacks!

[@davidlanphere5817]

Absolutely a great informative video

[@shadygraves]

The BEST way to eliminate 'line memory' is this: 1) Cut your lure off. 2) Put your boat in drive. 3) Let out all the coiled line behind the boat for ½ a mile or so. 4) Once it has stretched sufficiently, slowly reel it in while applying slight pressure with a leader straightener (you can use a proper fly fisherman's leather leader straightener, a soft, wet cloth, or just your wet fingers). This does several things for you. The warm, wet friction heats, cleans, stretches, and straightens the line, eliminating the memory and the need to respool. This saves you money and saves the environment. It works!

[@tacticalbassin]

This 100% works 👍🏼 We do this as well IF we're over clean, deep water.

[@edpelkey7798]

Great video Matt 💯 Thank you 👏

[@wilmerpruitt6324]

MAN! I've been waiting on this video. Love me some jerkbait fishing. Love it when you do anything on jerkbaits. Concur Shimano Expride 6'10' Med, with Assassin . I went out and bought the Megasbass Destroyer P5 Jerkbait One Ten for $500, but still use my Expride the most.

[@williamchoate641]

I really learn so much from your videos, awesome stuff...I'm really interested in getting better with a jerkbait

[@mitchmotorsports1]

Another excellent video.

[@HarrisonReed1]

Please do a video on winter shad baits! Especially the SHADRAP

[@gregstott8109]

Check out the Megabass X Nanahan series for downsized jerkbaits. Same action as a 110, but only 75mm, and it comes in plus one and plus 2. Awesome little baits.

[@hillbillytarzan]

I don’t know about anyone else, but I changed some dulled up hooks on some of my OneTens and Jrs. I tried the Trapper #6 and #8 standard trebles and I am 100% satisfied. The floatation didn’t change and they hook everything. Someone else may have had a bad experience with them, but I’m just saying they worked very well for me. Need to keep some pliers handy with them. I’ve even put them on some of my cranks. Short shank EWG, standard and x heavy trebles. I ordered about 100 packs of different sizes. I like the dropshot and wacky hook to. I saw that a bad partner destroyed the company and TW has them on sale. CHEAP

[@habibyali8697]

Awesome video Matt love watching ur videos…took me 4 years to catch my first bass I still remember myself when I was 6 years old fishing everyday after school for 4 years till I finally got my first one…being a little older now(15) love watching ur seminars…any tips for bass keyed in on dragonflies???? Would love to c a video talking about bug imitations

[@zachreynolds3727]

I have always struggled with jerkbait fishing but made myself fish them all year and spring to fall I’ve caught more fish this year than ever and some giants. I do think your missing one bait in this video though the Berkley stunna is the real deal I caught 300+ fish on one bait and replaced hooks when I lost anything. Over all great video I’ll be looking into adding some more baits and this will be a great reference

[@hooknheritage6305]

Thank you for the knowledge and awesome content as usual 👊😂 24:25 sold me on three baits. If they have it I gotta have it.

[@jimwarden9617]

The spots on that smallie are amazing.

[@kalecastaneda]

I seen that ripstop in there on the underwater! I like that bait!

[@matthewirish5755]

Feauture length! Lol This is awesome.

[@garygrimes1774]

Loved the video. Very informative. Thanks, plan on trying jerkbaits in Mexico in November. Not sure how deep my bait needs to be so i will try a couple of depths.

[@piddhan]

This makes me happy!

[@MaineStreamFishing]

You guys always get me so excited to throw jerkbaits!

[@ETuss713]

Fall and winter jerkbait fishing is the best way to catch big speckled trout. Theu crush it on the pause. You can reshape the bill with sand paper to keep it from diving too deep in shallow waters too.

[@tomselick6983]

Great video, very useful

[@jamesgreenwalt2481]

I fish mostly ponds or small lakes here in Georgia. It is hard for me throw $20 on one lure with the potential of losing it. What jerk bait and color would you recommend for my situation? Loved the video by the way!

[@Silehnt]

For the rods, what kind of action are we looking for? See you posted the length and weight, but not the action. Fast, moderate, extra fast?

[@larrymarket9658]

Matt, we need a better hook replacement for the regular sized Vision 110’s. The G Finesse Nano Trebles rust super fast and bend out real easily.

[@larrymarket9658]

There’s an Aaron Martens G Finesse MH hook. Probably stronger than the standard G Finesse hooks in the video description??

[@spudman_fishing]

Could you talk about how color is influenced by water clarity, weather, species of fish, etc…

[@princemichael49311]

Question: If bigger bass like to sit on the bottom and eat the leftovers from the smaller bass feeding. Why wouldn’t you want a slow sinking jerkbait? Would that not mimic a dying shad or bait fish?

[@920fpv]

Reasons for duo realis not being on your list, or the classic lucky craft? Thanks matt

[@benonem]

nice tips.... tight lines - Ben

[@ricardonercolini6053]

Have you ever tried a Twitch Bait for Bass? Like a saltwater lure for snook for an example? They doesen't swim at all, such as you said on woking a jerkbaits

[@jhathco1]

Great video! Any tips for jerkbait fishing from a kayak that you can't stand up in?

[@robertbetz3517]

Picked up a rapala rip stop for my first jerk bait the other day. Went bank fishing on the river and landed a nice pike.

[@dong8307]

Awesome video. 👍

[@Chaos10691]

In the short clip around 6:50 how do you keep your glasses from fogging up from the face gaiter?

[@erichensley3743]

Are yall as excited as I am about the jerkbait bite picking back up? Matt done got me fired up. I love when tacticals first jerkbait video comes out every year.

[@goodmanfishing]

Do you consider braid-to-leader as a disadvantage due to the float of the braid? Looks like it was okay on spinning but you harped on [fresh] fluoro on baitcasting. As a mediocre jerkbait weekend fun-fisherman, changing fluoro very often isn't something I'd want to do, if I can help it at all.

[@riclindsey329]

You missed the hell of a chance Matt to promote real magic I wouldn't leave the house without a can of it in every tackle box God's gift to a fisherman

[@The_Mortgage_Angler]

Have you used the nanahan jerkbait for the tiny size class? I hear good things. Thougnts?

[@stevencochran4274]

Do u ever tune with dots or strips ? If so witch lures vision? Rearrange? … I still use a lot of rouges ( price & saugeye like them too) and I about always need to add weight for proper suspension in colder water under 45

[@tagg946]

You can accomplish that by playing with hook sizes instead. Its a bit easier to deal with, and having a bit of a larger hook is always a plus if you can get away with it. They have an entire video about which size hooks balance which baits on their channel, its a couple years old i believe.

[@joecantu2124]

I would like y'all to try getting a bass out of the Brauing lake In san Antonio.. I have got a few, but it is so hard And only fish them out with a jig 1 time with a Spinner bait. But is not easy...

[@joespafford6499]

Question Matt, my mind tells me to get all three cuz I'm a tackle horror, but if I was imitating perch would you choose the black and gold the clown or there was another one I can't think of right off the top of my head?

[@Danxiong]

Big boss video!

[@joelunder7479]

How does the shimano 6’10” medium compare to the Shimano 6’10” expride? I already have a few Zodias rods with the carbon monocoque hand and love them.