How To Fish A JERKBAIT Like A PRO!

[@funkymojo111]

I use the 7'1" spinning reel with braid to 8lb copoly for the lighter 2-hook JBs; baitcaster with 12lb fluorocarbon for heavier JB.

[@Fishboy68]

Great advice Miles thank you.Yes i enjoy.

[@SonarFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@greghiday]

Great video Miles.

[@SonarFishing]

Thank you Greg!

[@therealkosmora229]

Hard to beat that smooth drag of a spinning reel, helps play the fish better with them lightwire sharp hooks

[@chapppy3782]

Thanks for another great video Miles.

[@SonarFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnnyweaver1300]

Great video, I will be coming back to this one many times until I get good at it, everyone say jerk bait fishing is great but they don't want to show how how to do it! Thanks!👍🎣

[@SonarFishing]

Hope it helps!

[@staveman11]

I enjoyed the video keep them up. They are great.

[@SonarFishing]

I’m glad you did, I will keep them coming!

[@jonbullard7074]

I fish out of a pedal kayak and like to troll around 1.5-2 MPH imparting the same action I would while casting. Works really well.

[@SonarFishing]

I like it!

[@rickamatofishing]

Thanks Miles!

[@SonarFishing]

No problem!

[@billstopinski2568]

good video, hope the baby girl is doing well

[@SonarFishing]

Thank you! She is doing good considering.

[@umairfaizuddin3429]

Hey Miles thanks for the great video! What’s your mic setup? And do you use a gopro?

[@SonarFishing]

Thank you! I’ve made the switch over to the DJI Osmo Action 4 and am using the DJI Mic 2.

[@jwoyton3]

Why not use a fast action rod like everybody says to use?

[@danchilds881]

Still trying to figure out how to fish a jerk bait. Learning so much from Matt Stefan and yourself. Hopefully one day I will get it! I do use spinning gear and 10# braid to 10# flouro.

[@geneussery8968]

Take the braid off and go with 8lb flouro on the spinning outfit. You will improve your bite and catch ratio greatly, I have caught numerous 5+ on 8lb line with my drag set properly and your jerk bait will have much better action vs braid to flouro.

[@SonarFishing]

Not a bad setup!

[@geneussery8968]

@SonarFishing, I’m in Ga and want to book you on Chick when your little princess is doing better, Y’all are on my prayer list.

[@fryeguy9939]

Do use FFS to locate the bass first ??

[@SonarFishing]

It’s certainly not a requirement, but it can be helpful.

[@robertbrost7777]

How do i snap my rod downward like that fishing from the bank or standing in knee high water with hip boots on? Jerk baits just don't work at my lake.

[@SonarFishing]

Actually, for your situation I would suggest a spinning setup so working the rod to the side would be easier.

[@robertbrost7777]

@@SonarFishing I use spinning and a horizontal jerking motion only pull the bait forward like it’s swimming. Not easy to get the side to side action when jerking the bait horizontally 1 foot above the water you’re standing in up to your thighs.

[@funkymojo111]

I have a few select spots around my local lake where I am high enough from the bank to twitch the rod downward. And those spots are deep enough to throw jerkbaits. I can't use that lure in my local urban creek because of all of the underwater hazards. It is a situational lure and technique. Closest lure to it would be the reel-n-stop of a Rapala Shad Rap or Cotton Cordell 14. You can get some suspend dots and make them suspend in winter.

[@LarryMazar]

Solid info. Thanks.

[@SonarFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Great video!!! Thanks for the helpful information!! Stay Safe & God Bless!! 🤠👍

[@SonarFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@roncunningham4025]

Miles is the tip important

[@SonarFishing]

I’m not sure what you mean?

[@roncunningham4025]

I hear Xtra fast tip for a jerk bait rod. To get good movement on the bait

[@roncunningham4025]

I want to buy a rod just for a jerk bait fishing I'm thinking medium with extra fast tip

[@cameronk3601]

​@@roncunningham4025 yes tip is important best rod I've found is st Croix walleye legend tournament 6'8" medium power extra fast action

[@michaelupchurch3769]

You is right about jerk bait fishing got to be careful with your hands don't want to get no trouble hooks in your fingers

[@jimmyjackson2361]

What depths do you fish a jerk bait?

[@SonarFishing]

That’s a great question! It really varies, but generally jerkbaits run around 3-5’ but can be fished over deep water too.

[@brianlee9074]

Love a jerk bait in colder weather. I use it on a spinning combo, braid to leader setup. Works well. Thanks Miles.

[@SonarFishing]

If you have confidence in it, it’s a good combo!