Jerkbait Tricks For Winter Bass Fishing!

Not all jerkbaits are created equal! Jerkbait fishing is one of the best techniques an angler can learn for Winter bass fishing. The jerk bait's ability to trigger a feed response in a bass puts it in a category by itself. However, the true potential of a jerkbait is only unlocked when you slow it down and learn to hover it for long periods in cold water.
When it comes to cold water jerkbait fishing, it's all about cadence and dive depth. It's critical that you can get your bait down to the fish, then suspend it above them to draw a strike. We're not looking for flash, sound, or aggressive movement... we're focused on perfect suspension in the water column.
Below you'll find links to our favorite baits for fishing the cold water months. We've also included our favorite replacement hooks for the Vision line of jerkbaits. Understand that you can size (up or down) to cause your bait to sink or float at different water temperatures, but the sizes we've linked are identical weight (and bouyancy) to the stock hooks.
THE JERKBAITS...
•Megabass Vision 110: bit.ly/3tw8Cpz
•Megabass Vision 110+1: bit.ly/2iGYOCX
•Megabass Vision 110 Jr +1: bit.ly/2LnK389
•Megabass X-Nanahan +2: bit.ly/48fHMSj
JERKBAIT COLORS...
Reflective: Kasumi Ito, Ito Clear Laker, Ito Tennessee Shad
Dull: Matte Shad
Murky Water: French Pearl, Elegy Bone
MEGABASS HOOK UPGRADES...
Split Ring Replacement- Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): bit.ly/2v8ArBX
110 Replacement Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): bit.ly/2dWWAut
110 Junior Replacement Hook- Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): bit.ly/3oSXVXp
JERKBAIT LINE...
•Sunline FC Fluorocarbon: bit.ly/2h4LNjm
•Daiwa Hidden Fluorocarbon: bit.ly/3ILKXH0
Preferred Size: 10-12 lb
VISION 110 JERKBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride B 6'10" medium: bit.ly/32IrXqE
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line- Sunline FC (10 lb): bit.ly/2h4LNjm
X NANAHAN FINESSE JERKBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Megabass P5 OneTen Stick: bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line- Daiwa Hidden FC (10 lb): bit.ly/3ILKXH0
MID PRICED JERKBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium: bit.ly/2gUWTft
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- Sunline FC 10 lb: bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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[@idontstunt2613]

I would love for y’all to do a updated underwater jerkbait video cause Whats the difference between the x nanahan vs the 110s? I’ve been looking at the x nanahan but the only difference I see is size and the +2 with it being smaller

[@cjones2077]

Definitely this!

[@jdubya3498]

Yep! Not sure the process so I'll second, third, fourth, fifth that great recommendation!

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

That is the only difference. The nanahan is just a smaller 110. It’s the same action.

[@Raulmore07]

That's the whole point of the Nanahan

[@joelunder7479]

Do it!!!

[@controlledchaoseffects8325]

Gotta love warm coffee Friday morning and bass tricks for the bass army.

[@fishingwitwade8992]

I do agree my friend. The air just taste different with tactical bassin at the wheel

[@Internutt2023]

Jerkbaits would seem to mimic a shad dying in cold water in a way that a "float n fly" does, except with a plastic lure body, so, it would make sense as a colder water lure on a lot of lakes. You could do minor weight adjustments by adding additional split rings at each hook point, they don't have to be inline with the one that holds the hook, just additional ones.

[@toddpossum]

Thanks!

[@DaleWyman]

Typically the month of January here in NC is jerkbait time! This year, with the heavy rain, high & muddy water the jerkbait just isn’t getting it done. I know conditions are key especially with jerkbaits. Being a visual bait, at what point of “stained water” do you just suggest leaving them on the deck?

[@arocosadventures724]

Thank you have loaded my box with a number of different Megabass Oneten and World Minnows new with jerkbaits and can’t wait until the ice breaks in the STHLM archipelago 🎣

[@anangrycustomer2913]

Jerkbaits are one of my favorites. I remember watching KVD fish um, and he really RIPS them in the water

[@David-qo7lz]

I fish three near identical reservoirs. On each lake the fish like a different color. On some days I don’t even jerk. Crank it down, let it sit for one to two minutes then slow crank it back. You’d be surprised how many you can catch that way.

[@dustinharris8828]

To add to what Tim was saying about going broke trying to get all the megabass colors, between the core color line, the respect series, and the limited edition colors I don’t think it’s even possible to get all the megabass colors😂 they are so many different colors it’s crazy.

[@MatthewCleveland-i4c]

Ayy third one here! I love this channel and all the information, you two do such a great job!

[@douglasspickler4925]

Thanks for sharing your great tips. Excellent video full of great information. Quality.

[@nathanplumb1576]

Love a good jerkbait video , I just picked up a few of the new heritage drop from Megabass and I’m so excited to put them to work💪🏼

[@richshackelford5793]

Good stuff Tim

[@romaloboda2280]

Thanks.

[@GambitWilson-ql4nx]

I didn't recognize dude without the long beard and sunglasses on.... Until he spoke. Are you from "Wis-can-sin?" 😂😂😂

[@davidfeldman611]

Love the jerkbait bite So fun

[@robertdtimmerman]

I really wish the jerkbait produced more for me than it does. I know there is some user error involved, but I just have no confidence in the lure. I call it a “boat only” lure as it just doesn’t seem to produce from shore. Having said that, I do have a jerkbait tied on and I do take it everywhere right now, but 10 casts in, if I don’t get a hit, it gets put away. It frustrates me to no end.

[@mohtashim5]

What are those bait keepers on the rods?

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

Thank you Tim,the jerk bait is deadly ❤

[@trevorbateson6757]

Are the Daiwa Tatula Casting Rods a good quality rod? A full line of rods for 150-200$ per rod seems like a great intermediate rod line up for weekend anglers.

[@walleyeslayer8927]

Any tips for catching a big northern largemouth? I caught 4 that were 5.5+ (pretty good for Wisconsin) and I got all ice out or right before the ice forms. I got all of them on 4 inch tubes and vision 110s. My current pb is 6lbs 14oz, and my fish eat bluegills, craws, and trout

[@caseyhepler2806]

Like to see you and Matt try Shimano jerkbaits to see if flash boost is game changer

[@tacticalbassin]

We've covered them extensively already, we LOVE flash boost in Fall and Spring 👍🏼

[@trace209]

Whatsup Tim Little

[@greenpighunter6930]

Yes

[@VinniesFishing1]

What's taking so long on the mustard infiltrator swimbait hooks? I'm excited for them but I preordered some a couple months ago from tackle warehouse. Now the date got pushed back again to March.

[@curburenthusiasm6457]

dumb question. but would a bridge pier count as a bluff wall?

[@CSwivel]

No

[@DatingandMarriagePodcast]

Any thoughts on hook upgrades for the x nanahan to get it to suspend vs slow float?

[@nathandavis3389]

I need to replace my hooks on the Jr. What size hook do recommend.

[@littlerich2644]

Love the Megabass Vision 110. Any thoughts on a color to match the Rainbow Smelt that lives in Northern lakes? Thanks

[@andybales7318]

GG Trout OB megabass vision 110...check it out, may look like it

[@littlerich2644]

@@andybales7318 Nice call on that color 👍Thanks for sharing it

[@michaelross5674]

What line are you using with these

[@sunwukongmonkeyking5561]

First!

[@matthewirish5755]

Ah, did I miss the switch to 4k? Video quality went way up!

[@jamesbarron1202]

Go broke buying all the Megabass colors😳I can go broke buying one Megabass jerkbait. I refuse to pay that much for a jerkbait.

[@midwestfischerman]

Rapala Husky Jerks still get it done for me.👍🏻

[@stevehall4130]

Yeah. U can do work with Rapala Husky’s and Xraps at a fraction of the price…no worries.

[@chriscurtis8577]

I understand about your but I want to know could you my question to you is there a shirt in season that you can use your base can you use your

[@davidgerdes1815]

All your base are belongs to us

[@bentrodsguiding]

The big trick is to be able to afford them 😀.

[@chriscurtis8577]

I would like you to make a video about what I just said to you please

[@squonto47]

Nobody knows what you just said, you numpty.

[@kerryschallon8879]

So your saying they have a lot of good Colors...lol