Jerkbait wars! Which is better?

These two jerkbaits are two of the most sought after baits in a long time! Will both produce? Will both be around in two years?
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[@lucaslogg1024]

Effective jerkbaits that does not break the bank are always very interesting for me because i'm fishing mostly from shore. To thow a megabass and get snagged is way to risky when you can't go to the spot with the boat and retrieve it.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thats a bummer getting stuck from shore with it

[@weshunter1796]

I agree 100% about the costs of some of these baits. You get hung up and break off even when not bank fishing and I would have a coronary every time I lost a $20+ bait. I'd love to see Matt or others break down what they think the best "discount" baits are (sub $10 for example). I know their sponsors love to sell the pricier gear, but it would be interesting to hear a professional's opinion on more low end stuff for us cheapskates who have to pay full retail prices (and justify our fishing budget to our spouses ;-).

[@jonathancaldwell4195]

Do like I did and buy a $12 lure retriever.

[@mattnguyen1672]

The stunna is cheap and just as effective as the megabass.

[@mackredsnapper]

I feel/know your pain.

[@MrAngler21]

I had some great success in MA in December on the Rerange MR- the deeper diver version fishing a 12 foot gut of the main basin. I only have 1 Berkeley Stunna but it also did well in the 6-8 foot water depth range. Looking forward to putting in more time with it after ice out. Matt- I really enjoy your channel and fishing advice / stories. Keep up the great work and I hope you have an awesome year.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching!

[@johnrayner5599]

The Stunna is the real deal, I say lookout Megabass! Thanks for your honest opinion as you show us these baits.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@scottvermonter920]

Can't wait to try the stunna in the spring! Thanks for the excellent review!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching!

[@jamesh7469]

That Shimano flash boost tech has been incredibly productive on tuna and other offshore game fish for a year or two now, hopefully it will prove to have similar utility in the bass world. The SP-Orca flash boost stickbait is a favorite of mine that might even have some utility for aggressive suspended bass. I have not gotten to throw the world minnow yet, but the stunna has been killing it for me and caught both a colossal (for northern VA) 5lb smallmouth and a 26” walleye as part of a super productive winter day. I like it a lot so far and am gaining a lot of confidence in it. One thing that really isn’t up for debate in my mind is that it casts significantly better than the 110s

[@MattStefanFishing]

agree!

[@satori5184]

I got my hands on the Stunna and definitely suspends very well and in good colors! I recommend.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@wolverinex4243]

Here's the truth, if they get that World Minnow to cut wider and to stay in the strike zone longer, then it would be great. For it to be perfect, they would have to build it on a platform that rolls heavy with this wide dash. That would make it awesome regardless of anything. That would get it to work, despite anything.

[@johnowens7435]

The world minnow is amazing especially in Florida. The bass love the flash. I have caught my PB smallmouth in Canada on the World Minnow. The gold and black color is a killer for largemouth bass in lakes with golden shiners. And for peacock bass, they can’t resist the flash boost either the World Minnow or the new Zumverno. Check out these baits next time you fish in Florida 😉

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

I feel like all the top tier jerk baits have their place and time! I’m a hardcore Megabass Vision 110, +1 and +2 my self. The Ito Shiner is another Megabass jerk bait that get overlooked by the common fisherman that absolutely blasts them! Very excited to try the Shimano World Minnow and the Berkley Stunna.

[@MattStefanFishing]

all great baits!

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

I agree, I think the Berkley Stunna will be around for a long time. Planning to have a couple in my box this year!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching!

[@johncloud2851]

I just received my Tackle Warehouse order, that included 2 Stunna + 1's (Phenom, Stealth Shad). Also, I ordered one of the BIG Blade Chatterbait, haven't got to use either yet but will soon. Great video.

[@MattStefanFishing]

those should all be good ones!

[@nawinchester]

I picked a bunch of the Stunnas after Xmas. The regular and the deep diver. Looking forward to putting them to work this spring.

[@MattStefanFishing]

good luck!

[@seriousmechanicing]

I've tried both, the Shimano has been unimpressive in the fall and winter. The Stunna has been ok but we still catch more on the 110 jr and the Erie 95sd on my home lake. I'll try the World Minnow again in the summer, might work better worked super fast. Great video!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@robertcook8187]

Another good video I was able to use the stunna a little bit before the lakes froze over and I liked them I have been using kVD jerkbaits for a while now and have always been successful with them what are your thoughts on the KVD jerkbaits thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

I havent used them much.

[@blackhillsbassing6167]

Thanks for the vid Matt how do you attach to the jerk bait you tied direct or do you use a snap I kind of like to use a snap myself but I'm always looking for another opinion thank you

[@MattStefanFishing]

i tie direct to the split ring

[@jakeonthelake5827]

2 years since this video came out. i just won a tournament last weekend with a 10.45lb pike on a stunna in northern lights, on the pause

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome!

[@rhmrtrt9672]

Thanks for the knowledge, Matt. I would like to see a lake breakdown of Sharon Harris Reservoir or Jordan Lake, Both near Raleigh NC.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Ill put it on my list. thanks!

[@edpelkey7798]

I have a couple of World Minnows, they have not been in water. Shimano first introduced the flash boost technology in Orca a salt water series. The weight transfer system is solid and I’m excited about the Chart Head color in the World Diver which is clear with just a flash of chartreuse on the head. Shimano has also released World Pop a 3/8 ounce with flash boost.

[@MattStefanFishing]

ill check it out

[@WildBillHabiki]

The world minnow reminds me of a Lucky Craft pointer minnow in its shape and size. I was immediately drawn to the flash boost. I am intrigued by the Stunna and its thinner width now that you pointed it out. I have too many jerkbaits so I was going to pass on the Stunna but now I might pick up a few. We really are living in blessed times with some of these new baits. The 13 Fishing Loco Special is another stellar jerkbait.

[@MattStefanFishing]

So many good jerkbait now!

[@BobbyBalsaRNM]

Berkley has been killing it with hardbaits the past 2 or 3yrs! I crushed them on the Cutter 90, now I'm crushing it on the Stunna. The Berkley spybait is also killer. Just got some of the new Powerbait jigs. Waiting for the ice to melt this spring to pair it up with the maxscent chigger! I've been using Dirty Jigs almost exclusively for about 5yrs. Be interesting to see how they match up. Thanks for the awesome content!

[@MattStefanFishing]

they have stepped up there game!

[@eddyer2311]

I have used the Stunna and have caught fish on it, but my heaviest smallmouth this year in Michigan was caught on a SPro 110. They are priced about the same as the Stunna and a lot of people use them on Table Rock Lake.

[@MattStefanFishing]

stick with what works the best for you!

[@icheckraise]

I've been debating on getting the Berkley...never used the vision either...I've done well with rapala. but part of the fun of watching your videos is looking at the wall of baits behind you and wondering what I could potentially win!

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha

[@stoneysdead689]

I'll have to sit this one out- haven't used either bait. I hope the Stunna does really well because it would be great to have access to an affordable jerk bait that catches bass. 110s are awesome but they cost a fortune, the good colors can be near impossible to get, and everyone throws them. To have something effective that's relatively inexpensive and easily obtained would be really cool.

[@MattStefanFishing]

agreed

[@johnnyblaze2620]

I'm usually stick to Megabass in the Winter, Luckycraft and Jackall Rerange for Spring and Fall. If you think the Stunna is a good one I'll definitely give it a try 👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

i really do!

[@timlawrence7246]

The Stunna has produced since I got my hands on them a few months ago. I did “tune” them to fall a little better in a slightly nose down position in colder water. Cherry gets another win on this bait. Almost 20k Matt!

[@MattStefanFishing]

just about!

[@toddwinegar7365]

I got the stunna in stone cold, love the color on overcast days. However I havent really fished it enough to give a total review but great action and cast like a dream. Wish they had more Matte finish colors in the stunna.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Im sure more will be coming

[@cayutacreekoutdoors485]

I would like to see you do a Cayuga Lake breakdown. Really enjoy the content.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Its on my list!

[@stephanelavoie2258]

When i saw ‘ Jerbait ‘ , i said this one is for me , even if it’s -25 outside and I’m putting glide on my skis . I have a good confidence about vision 110 and i have put my hands on 2 beautiful Stunna but it was to late and already icy on my river . So it will be in may for me to try those Berkley !

[@MattStefanFishing]

only a few more months haha

[@jeffreypennekamp7101]

We are planning a trip to lake gunerville Alabama the first week of April , what kind of baits should I take , and what kind of line should I use .

[@MattStefanFishing]

jerkbaits, lipless, squarebills, chatterbaits. 15-20 fluorocarbon for all of theose on 7+ ft MH rods

[@jeffreypennekamp7101]

@@MattStefanFishing Thank you very much.

[@westvirginiamm9802]

Matt I appreciate you teaching us how to use certain baits I have thr stunna in numerous flavors. I also have the cutters in different flavors, I'm going to use them in spring. I was wanting to ask is there any way for you to bvover the ( Berkley cutter) Thankfully the fishing industry has a guy like you!

[@MattStefanFishing]

ill put it on my list

[@muskybites505]

Thanks for the review. Just saved me a few $$ on the world minnow lol. If the action of the bait isn’t good enough to interest the fish in the first place then the secondary action is nil. Will be throwing the stunna as soon as I can get a boat launched in the spring.

[@MattStefanFishing]

i cant wait for spring!

[@NickT-Jaden]

Oh hi, I’ve fished both of these lures for a few years. I field tested the stunna prior to its release and bought the world jerk/ world minnow when it was still over seas. You’re fishing the world minnow in the wrong scenarios, when it shines is when you need a slower presentation, and it’s sitting there for 5 seconds or more. The stunna does a heck of a lot 2-3 seconds after you crack it, the world minnow is going to catch you fish *huge exaggeration alert* 10 minutes after you crack it. The world minnow is always twitching, cold water, fickle fish, it performs very well. If anyone fishes a jerkbait the same as every other jerkbait, they are missing out. Some are junk, yes, but stunnas, rip stops, husky jerks, world minnows, x-raps, shadow raps, all of those are examples of jerkbaits that you fish completely different from one another.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing

[@Fishingwithfaithoutdoors23]

I just picked up a stunna and can’t wait to fish it. The guys at tactical bass love the whorl minnow but I do what to try it myself. I have no experience with jerk baits but I do get baits on them time to time and it’s fun.

[@MattStefanFishing]

jerkbaits can be a lot of fun

[@PeterWFishing]

i’ll have to try a stunna out - been looking for something that can give me equal confidence to the 110 and haven’t found it yet. i really like that flash in the shimano bait, bummer to hear the action wasn’t super impressive. i think if somebody can put that technology into a bait with some serious action, they’ve got a winner

[@MattStefanFishing]

i think it will still catch fish but it doesnt have the movement i prefer

[@DewDrinker87]

I’d be so pissed if I lost a Megabass LOL. Glad there are other more affordable options.

[@MattStefanFishing]

lots of other good less expensive options

[@mjheggie2]

@@MattStefanFishing like what?!! Which ones do you like and why? Do a video! Right time!

[@Redial2416]

@@mjheggie2 You have to remember that Megabass is one of his sponsors. He can't bite the hand that feeds him.

[@mjheggie2]

@@Redial2416 true, my bad..and they do make a great jerkbait

[@roberts.2413]

Thank for your sharing your impressions on both baits. I threw the Stunna around before we got ice. Impressed so far. I bought a couple of Shimano, will have to wait for spring to see how it goes. I'm curious if there are any other jerkbaits that you are a fan of ? For me the Ito Shiner , Lucky Craft Pointer & Jackall Rearrage have done very well. I actually like the Ito Shiner better than the Vision 110 as far as Megabass goes, cast a lot further and I like the bigger profile.

[@MattStefanFishing]

those are all good baits

[@waynesammyswingle6107]

Lake Wallenpaupack, Northeastern, PA. One of the better smallmouth fisheries we have in this area.

[@TheDruxlol]

its wierd that shimano released that being the parent company of jackall which has the rerange thats every bit as good as a 110 in a lot of situations especially with more aggressive fish, its just a weird release

[@MattStefanFishing]

i thought the same thing

[@shawn_r_schultzfishing4883]

I have not decided yet which jerkbaits I am buying before next spring, I did find the Shimano interesting and hoped maybe it would work better being something the fish hadn't seen before, but I may just stick with my Livingston's, 🤔🤔🤔

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching!

[@pogoshad990]

I keep trying other baits but I can’t get anything to out produce the Husky Jerk. Manufacturing is inconsistent and don’t cast exceptionally well, but at least half are pretty decent.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Husky Jerk is a good one!

[@mxbass1036]

Jerkbait is my go to almost all year. I use the vision 110, I love em and hate them because of the price and how easily they break. That stunna looks good but for the money I would rather fish the jackall rerange.

[@MattStefanFishing]

im not a big rerange fan, but i know others like them

[@DarthVader-td2uh]

Hey Matt, love the videos. I wanted to know if you've ever been out this way New Hampshire?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yes I have. 4 or 5 times. i love it out there

[@Bluejspey]

Love the Stunna and for sure it will stay around, got a couple of the World Minnow and I guess we will see.

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep!

[@emilianobanzi9432]

I'm sill confident in the MB vision (original, R.+1,+2, +3 and Jr.), Trick Darter and LC flash pointer and staysee 90. Waiting to test the new little MB X-Nanahan +1 I've heard a lot of good things about the Berkley but it's not available in Spain yet

[@MattStefanFishing]

hopefully soon!

[@CardCollectorCody]

Agree 100% with your assessment, the Stunna is the better jerkbait hands down! The ONLY place I rendered the Shimano effective was throwing past shallow targets, which honestly isn’t enough for me personally to tie one on in a tournament situation. My favorite jerkbaits are the V 110 and the yo zuri pins minnow, but this Stunna has entered the go to box because of that slashing/ darting motion and the depth’s it can reach. Great video as always!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing! I agree with the targets comment, but the thing is im generally not going to grab a jerkbait to fish an isolated target. there's usually a better technique for that.

[@CardCollectorCody]

@@MattStefanFishing You are right. When I throw a jerkbait I’m covering a lot of water quickly and sometimes just finding fish, and the stunna allows you to catch fish at depths that 95% jerkbaits wouldn’t reach. And the fact that Hank ( one of the best jerkbait fishermen on the planet) had a hand in the design already told me it was gonna be a special bait! I still tie on a 110 and 2.75 in Pins minnow because they are my confidence baits. Unfortunately I haven’t found a way to weight the Pins minnow without destroying the darting action so it’s a very shallow bait, but up here in P.A it can be unbelievably effective at times. The Stunna has become a go to as well, I’ve only been able to find the table rock color locally. But Im just about to order 4 different colors on tackle warehouse, I see there all in stock now!! I’m still new to the tournament scene and I really want to go pro someday, so I really appreciate your videos and tips! I have tried stuff that you’ve presented that I wouldn’t have ever thought of and became a better angler because of it! You and Blaukat’s channel are in my opinion the best and most informative on KZbin!

[@dgar1010]

What's yalls opinion on the kvd deep jerkbait. Just got some but haven't had a chance to throw em. What do ya think matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

havent used it

[@svmoua24]

And here we go!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching!

[@ryanmanners9174]

So excited for this

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice!

[@tommywalker741]

I think the stunna is the better jerk bait I’ve seen other pro’s talking about it because of the action thanks Matt i appreciate it 🙏

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching!

[@ColinD0131]

i have thrown the X rap ripstop, shadow rap in glass ghost and a few other colors that work in ponds and rivers around here in IL SPRO 110 and 95 in a one color that wors well over here in central IL in ponds and lakes Sadly I haven't bought a stunnia yet.maybe that can change

[@MattStefanFishing]

Give it a try

[@jefferyswisher6975]

The stunna +1 is one one I want to get my hands on. It's suppose to be a slow sink bait. And I have been weighting my jerkbaits for years to slow sink or suspend. I just love a jerkbait bite.

[@MattStefanFishing]

i like both sizes

[@mikeantes9597]

Matt that stunna looks like it would crush small mouth is it hankie panki color? Thank you.

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep

[@mikeeller557]

Have NOT had one to try YET.

[@MattStefanFishing]

hopefully soon!

[@liltoasty]

The Berkley Stunna works great in my waters that I fish. I prefer it over the one10. Particularly the Hanky Panky.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@daichi6076]

I've been so impressed with Stunna's slush motion and it catches fish! On the other hand, I don't like Shimano world minnow... its slush motion is very dull and hard (almost impossible) to make beautiful side-to-side slush motion. Matt, you're right it appeals to people and yes it caught me. I know that many Japanese lure companies are making jerkbaits which are good at wobbling. Their typical ads are like this, "We created new great jerkbaits! You don't need to jerk/twitch jerkbaits anymore(it's difficult, is it?), you just retrieve it and catch fish!!!". World minnow might be one of them.

[@MattStefanFishing]

its a good bait!

[@PistolPete3322]

Thx Matt. Do they cast well? Tough to beat a megabass but I'd try them if it saves some dinero....

[@MattStefanFishing]

i think the stunna casts much better than the megabass IMO

[@FishnTheSouthOkanagan78]

I’d like to see a lake breakdown of Osoyoos Lake in Oroville WA please

[@MattStefanFishing]

ive got one done but im not sure when it will be put on the website

[@leecollie9189]

The flashboost, has one purpose and purpose only, it's a active motion even when setting still. Even when real fish are still in place, the are active in motion. Flashboost adds that secondary motion to the lure. Matt Allen from tactical bassin has a video catching a four plus pound fish, 4 feet from the boat. Adding the factor in that most jerk baits that fish would have been gone seeing the boat. I've had it happened but I've also had fish about rip the rod out my hands to beside the boat or bank.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@robjones7410]

I just got a Berkley Stunna in my Bass Baits Monthly box today! SAWEET!!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Score!

[@TheDruxlol]

its super niche and not gonna apply to a big market and likely not sell many copies at all but id love to see breakdowns on Butternut, or a combination of butternut kentuck franklin and anvil for us northern smallie guys

[@MattStefanFishing]

all great smallmouth lakes!

[@jaredkirk2500]

(Sarcasm Alert) You should do a breakdown of "Long Lake". Not a specific "Long Lake", just any one of the (probably) hundreds of "Long Lakes".

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha!

[@fallingironreks83]

Navajo Dam, New Mexico. A local highland reservoir with decent smallies & largemouth. Would be interesting to see ur take on its breakdown

[@MattStefanFishing]

ill put it on my list. thanks!

[@fallingironreks83]

Kool! Thanks. Looking forward to seeing your thoughts

[@rodlinvon-hugenstine5142]

That world though … ooweeee!! Been throwing the Berkley, gets deep. Really stoked to chuck the world…. I feel it would do better in salt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

let us know after you test them

[@jasonphillips1803]

The stunna is a work horse

[@MattStefanFishing]

sure is!

[@tommybounds3220]

Thank you for the video brother

[@MattStefanFishing]

anytime!

[@RyanCook55]

I am agreeing with you the Stunna does more of what you expect if you wanted to compare it to the mega bass 110 it definitely is right there with it plus the price range is a lot lower. They had him at Academy outdoors for nine dollars I thought that was the regular price so I went back to buy more and they were 1499. But they gave me the price that I got yesterday. I wish I’d bought more. Great Jerkbait I got friends that are used in Stunna and they love it

[@MattStefanFishing]

$9 is a steal!

[@lawdognate4659]

Would you consider covering Brookville lake, Indiana? It is a good smallmouth fishery.

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep ill put it on my list

[@patrickwhitby5561]

Well as for last year KVD and jackal rerange both out performed the Mega bass lol 🤷‍♂️ got an 8 pounder on the KVD 👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

lots of good jerkbaits on the market now

[@patrickwhitby5561]

@@MattStefanFishing Wish I could try them all 🎣

[@greggmonteith4874]

Stunna was on my list to purchase last year just couldn't find. MB 110 is a killer JB but i've had great success on Fox River (IL) with my own airbrushed JB. River JB fishing in Fall/Early Winter doesn't require as refined bait as MB 110. Biggest issue with JB fishing rivers is bill durability...both MB 110 and lure blanks struggle with bill durability. Question Matt...you mention your JB Rod Build is a MHX-NSJ813 and you use WINN grips but i wondering if you can share you Rod BOM. I use a St Croix Eyecon 6'-8'" Med Ex Fast but want to make a customer JB Rod. curious to understand your reel seat and guides.

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep direct message me and I can send you my spec sheet

[@Project_BassFishing]

Matt, if you could pick a Stunna in a silver hue, which one would you pick?

[@MattStefanFishing]

bronzeback

[@erichildreth7562]

I think they both will have their place but the stunna will be more of a Bass jerkbait and the Shimano will appeal more towards the guys that go after the toothy critters, just my thoughts. Love the sweatshirt!! Abu Garcia for life!!! Love my Abu reels!!! :)

[@MattStefanFishing]

could be. thanks for watching!

[@Whitehalo117]

Here's the thing, I fish the jerkbait in the spring, summer, and fall. I have everything from Lucky Craft, Megabass, Smithwick, Rapala, and Jackall. My biggest producers last season where the Jackall Rerange and the Rapala Ripstop hands down. Honorable mention is the Rapala shadow rap shad, the thing is a multi species slayer in the summer. I'll be trying the world minnow and stunna this season. Late to the party but they where hard to get can't wait to toss both around. As far as staying power both will be here to stay

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@jeffporter100]

Definitely looking for other options than the Megabass jerkbait. I buy all the new electronics and it still hurts to spend 24 on one bait.

[@MattStefanFishing]

agreed

[@jumbofish5182]

Really glad to see this info. I just recently started jerkbait fishing and was wondering about the world minnow. Bear with me here,I was wondering, $20? Wow the flash, should I jump in and spend that much? Is this really worth the extra cost. All these thoughts swirled around my head every time I saw that flash (I’m willing to bet I’m not the only one). So thanks for this video today it helped to look away from that flash🤭

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@mikenest]

I would like to know your opinion on Livingston Lures.

[@MattStefanFishing]

im not a fan but dont have a ton of experience with them

[@colinveith3721]

I dig that Stunna! I agree with you about that Shimano bait. $20 for it as well?? Pass. Not sure how many remember the "Clackin' Rap!" Yeah, that was a real ground breaker, too! Lol! Great stuff, Matt!

[@adamlebeck9482]

Dude if you can't make a clacking minnow work you're doing something wrong. A great dirty water jerk.

[@colinveith3721]

@@adamlebeck9482 I've heard people say it was a great walleye bait! Just never really caught on, I guess!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@SpookyRedz]

My favorite is the Xcalibur xt3 , Pearl Melon and Sour grape colors

[@MattStefanFishing]

to bad they are hard to get now

[@SpookyRedz]

@@MattStefanFishing I wish a company would bring em back

[@benjiewinkler1278]

Stunna or mega bass. Lake lainer & N.georgia herring lakes

[@MattStefanFishing]

Both are great!

[@douglasspickler4925]

I have been fishing with all of them (Megabass, Stunna, World Minnow)both shallow and deep versions. I like all of them and have been successful with all of them. The WM when I paused it one sunny afternoon along a bluff wall to take a bite of a granola bar, WHAM!!!, I thought a Greyhound bus hit me. I almost lost my rod. Maybe it was the flash of the bait I don't know. Because when it's still in the water the internal piece moves sending out a flash. Something different. Anyhow I like all three and have changed out my jerkbait box with these baits.

[@MattStefanFishing]

great info thanks for sharing

[@huntergroves2426]

I have tried most all jerkbaits (except for the shimano). The stunna comes in some killer colors, and the hardware is top notch... but like I've said on here before, I catch more fish on the Provoke 106x than any of the others. Idk what it is, or why it is, but it gets bit for me 2-1 over the rest.

[@MattStefanFishing]

ill check it out. others have said they like them as well

[@huntergroves2426]

@@MattStefanFishing have you got your hands on the new berkley swim jigs yet? What are your thoughts? Seeing as how you love swim jigs, I'd love to see a video on it!

[@larrywatson3612]

I have a some what small lake in Alabama it's called lake harding. Would love to see you break it down

[@MattStefanFishing]

ill put it on the list. thanks!

[@larrywatson3612]

@@MattStefanFishing thank you. Can't wait to see it.

[@brianbordoni2168]

The Berkeley stunna seems a little like 13 fishing whipper snapper but with better finishes. I like the whipper snapper so I think the Berkeley jerk bait will stay around, the Shimano one is to gimmicky. I still think the megabass one ten+1 jr and the x nanahan out fish all others.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@edgarmelton8091]

My line my guide s where all freezing up today I got about 5 cast out of each one of my rods till they where frozen over how can I slow this process it’s crazy I fish 4 rods now so when the one freezes over I put it back into my trunk grab another one but that means I need to stay close to my truck

[@MattStefanFishing]

not a bad system

[@AllieLsDad]

Got Stunna for Christmas. Caught fish the first trip out until it broke. Not sure why it broke but I didn’t catch monster fish on it? Either way a sleeper jerkbait you should try is the 6th sense provoke.

[@MattStefanFishing]

ill check it out

[@duaneschonbergfishing1585]

The MB 110 is the only lure I've dove in a lake for 😂

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha did you get it?

[@duaneschonbergfishing1585]

@@MattStefanFishing I did. That submerged tree wasn't going to get my lure. Got my PB smallie later that day on same 110

[@jasonjenkyns5083]

@@duaneschonbergfishing1585 atta boy!

[@brady8257]

Lol I saw my dad go in for a Model A one time.

[@jimmypage279]

The shadow rap still has one of the best slashing motions of jerkbaits on the market and is way cheaper than these japanese made ones.

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Save ya money and buy a Megabass Vision 110+1 and come back and talk to me. It will change your jerk bait life. No joke.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing

[@jasonjenkyns5083]

I'm a fan too

[@jimmypage279]

@@The_Bass_Stunters I have them already, all I'm trying to say is the shadow raps are a way better value, where I work we charge more than double and almost triple the price for a vision 110 as we do for a shadow rap. Maybe its Canadian prices that make it that way idk.

[@jamescaspersamanthalintner4767]

I got the regular stunner pretty early I had a handful of them when fall kicked off well not when it kicked off but about Midway through fall I got them and my top three jerk baits have been at Berkeley product the strike King KVD and the megabass vision 110 I don't throw much outside of that and like I said before on these videos I think the Berkeley stunna is neck and neck with the mega bass vision 110 I got some of the plus ones a month ago and fish them all through December caught a load of fish on them. They're all going to have their day when I first started fishing jerk baits all I owned were kvds and nowadays to be honest I rarely tie a KVD on but there are still days where even a KVD will out produce the mega bass or the Berkeley. Those world minnows look really cool with that flash technology in them.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@mattbrawner1701]

Lake break down of Lake Cumberland

[@MattStefanFishing]

Here is the lake cumberland breakdown i did on smallmouth fishthemoment.com/winter-lake-breakdowns-matt/lake-cumberland-kentucky-winter

[@wpgordone352]

Matt, I will go with the Stunna !! I think it will be around for a while . World Minnow ???? WHAT !!! ???

[@MattStefanFishing]

i agree

[@ricksonora6656]

One uses finesse in winter, so doesn’t less action have the advantage?

[@MattStefanFishing]

You need the action to draw them in

[@stevencaldwell838]

My go to jerkbait is the Jakel Rerange. 1/2 the price of a MegaBass and still, highly productive 🎣👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@1221Ralph]

Jackall rerange ftw! Tried the world minnow this weekend for the first time. I did not like the action. Looked sluggish and inconsistent jerking. Switched to the rerange and first cast, boom. Hooked up.

[@stevencaldwell838]

@@1221Ralph Rerange! I’m not familiar with any of their other items in the jerkbait category other than the deep diving Jakel Squirrel… which is a winner!

[@1221Ralph]

@@stevencaldwell838 one con about the jackall hard baits is the paint/finish chips off easily. I have their deep diving crank (diggle).

[@stevencaldwell838]

@@1221Ralph never had that problem… that said, many times, especially surf fishing and fresh water bass fishing, I actually do better with a scratched up bait… looks more injured… I rarely retire a hard bait fresh or saltwater if it’s been scratched up a bit… I just change or sharpen the hooks!

[@brandonelliott5345]

If the stunna was $8-10 I would try it, but for $15 I’m gonna spend $10 more and get the vision 110

[@MattStefanFishing]

id say save the $10 and try a stunna...you might find its better than the 110

[@heavenshound6775]

any reason to justify overpaying for megabass…

[@brandonelliott5345]

My biggest fish each year come on megabass.

[@terrytresemer2864]

I would contact shamono and get some info. Sounds like a trolling bait for walleye.

[@MattStefanFishing]

im sure it will work for that

[@rodcashman4793]

How about Waconda Lake in Kansas that would great 👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Ill put it on my list. thanks for watching!

[@fuekhang9761]

Wish stunna have more variety of color maybe in future but hoping for a bluegill color

[@MattStefanFishing]

im sure more will be coming

[@jaredkirwan121]

Where do I get that hoodie?

[@MattStefanFishing]

it was given to pro staff members i don think its for sale

[@craigpeters3165]

Nobody probably has asked you, but how about breaking down Lake Washington by Seattle? Good smallmouth fishery

[@MattStefanFishing]

Ill put it on my list.

[@williamclark5629]

The stunna Shure catches them already win a region tournament on it could not buy a bite with megabass I am sold on the stunna

[@MattStefanFishing]

I am too!

[@jamelephant]

Lake Pepin!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thats a good one I forgot to put on my list! I love that place!

[@lightningmusky5286]

They both have their place. Colder water I probably would go the Shimano, more roll. Summer definitely Berkley it’s got the wilder action. I don’t either will be a flop both companies have some good technology in those baits. The jerkbait market there are tons of good ones. I like a discontinued one for certain times at it just about everything during certain conditions. It also come down to are they suspenders , riser , sinkers. Nose up or down. Lots to jerkbaits actions.

[@MattStefanFishing]

agreed!