When and How to Catch Bass on Jerkbaits in Shallow Water

Jerkbait fishing the extreme shallows isn’t the first thing that comes to mind for most bass fisherman but it’s where the bass are in many instances. Pro bass angler Gerald Swindle discusses when and how to fish a shallow running jerkbait to trigger bites from quality predawn bass when most baits fall short.
TACKLE USED:
-Rapala Shadow Rap Shad: wired2.fish/ShadowRapShad
-Team Lew's Pro-Ti SLP Speed Spool Casting Reel:
wired2.fish/Lews-Pro-Ti-SLP-S...
-Sunline FC Sniper Fluorocarbon, 12lb: wired2.fish/SunlineSniper
While balsa crankbaits are Swindle’s initial go-to bait, he keeps a shallow running jerkbaits on deck for when the bass push into the 2-foot range and less. A realistic-profiled bait allows him to match the profile and movement of the forage while keeping the bait suspended off the bottom and clear of cover elements.
OTHER GEAR:
-Minn Kota Talon, 8ft: wired2.fish/MinnKotaTalon
-Minn Kota Talon Wireless Foot Pedal: wired2.fish/TalonFootPedal
-Minn Kota ULTREX, 112lb 36v: wired2.fish/UltrexTrollingMotor
-Humminbird SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G2: wired2.fish/SOLIX12
-LakeMaster Southeast States PLUS V3: wired2.fish/LakeMasterSE
-Costa Del Mar Reefton Sunglasses: wired2.fish/CostaReefton
-Rapala Trucker Cap: wired2.fish/TruckerCap
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[@johnjohnson1657]

Gerald Swindle should be thinkn' 'bout getn' his own fishing show... I'd watch every week.

[@habiballah2199]

Facts

[@MrMcHoodoo]

I could watch Gerald Swindle fish all day long! Thanks is for having him on here guys. This man cracks me up and teaches me at the same time! All the while he is just crushing them, priceless stuff here!

[@trent3727]

That accent sounds so cool i could listen to this dude all day

[@UnitedDestinyEntertainment]

Subbed this guy’s personality is addicting

[@JJ-qy4ok]

Excellent video. Keep the humor going with the techniques. It really was informative. Thanks

[@panfishin-fool8057]

Awesome approach for slab Crappie and bluegill using the ultralight husky jerk as well.

[@zachjonas6987]

You can catch slab crappie on the standard shadow rap too. I caught a 2.75lb black crappie on one last spring thought it was a bass lol

[@Wired2Fish]

Cool to hear guys. Might need a video covering down on this subject.

[@panfishin-fool8057]

I 2nd that emotion on a video covering that topic. You could just send it to me directly. Popcorn will be ready lol. Tight lines gentleman 🎣✌🏽

[@riverrat88yahoo]

G Man is the Man could watch and listen to him fish all day $$$

[@skeel0co]

Shadow rap shad by far one of my favorite baits, I just really wish they made a suspending and slow sinking version.

[@Wired2Fish]

Fair enough. Do you weigh some of yours to achieve this? Suspend strips, etc.?

[@assholebynature888]

They do the shadowrap 11 is slow sinking. Kills smallmouth.

[@benjaminbuchanan8381]

Can’t wait to try this!! October is right around the corner!!

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

This video is money!

[@waynefilmalter8516]

Great video 😃👍🏼 I enjoyed the commentary as much as, if not more than, the lesson on “how to”

[@Wired2Fish]

Appreciate it Wayne. Always a treat being able to create content, or rather, roll hot on GMAN talking. The entertainment and content just keep coming.

[@TCuv14]

This is a great video! Some good tips for approach and mindset that you can carry over into all fishing scenarios

[@hellaintabadplacetobe6300]

Extremely good video. This morning I hit the cemetery pond,slow and methodical. 2 Large Crappie and a 2lb Bass....45 minutes, same spot in the pond. I get there at 630a. Get off work @6a. I knew there were nice fish in there.😎 Tight lines.

[@Wired2Fish]

Thanks for being a working person and taking the time to get out there and make it happen! Kids need role models like you. And there's a good lesson to be had from your morning for all of us.

[@itsoffsafety925]

Nice tips and personality, great video 👍🏽

[@Wired2Fish]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chipverner5011]

Great video. Jerkbaits are also killer if going after trophy trout. My go to lure if I'm drifting a river and not using a fly rod.

[@bdaquatics7584]

Shadow rap olive green top with the silver bottom looks EXACTLY like the baitfish in my river and I stock up on those. It's definitely a confidence bait. Catches giants and dinks and everything between. I love content that I can relate to and especially when I find out a pro of this caliber uses what I do. God I love bass fishing

[@johngalt3568]

So this is a Gerald Swindle video. He’s from Alabama. Homie knows how to catch. Not like I’m proud of that or anything: just thought I’d point out the coincidence. Or is it synchronicity?

[@OhMyLarryFishing]

Incredible technique for large and smallmouth bass!!

[@JLLJR]

Swindle is the GOAT!!!

[@restless7528]

I love his expressions lol keep the videos coming G'MAN!

[@luevang3765]

Jerk bait is my favorite lure all year long in open waters.

[@johnnyarial7778]

I love fishing jerkbaits, this is a new technique to me. I make them slowly sink but I cant fish were I want to. I will definitely give this a shot. Ty sir

[@Wired2Fish]

Good luck Johnny!

[@kennyhaworth9606]

Nice call on the Hank Cherry winning the 2020 classic

[@davidtreichler5616]

Great video you are awesome G.

[@Wired2Fish]

You rock!

[@tinman6514]

Love me the Shadow Rap Shad... My buddies all throw the 110's and Reranges and give me a hard time about throwing Husky Jerks, X-Raps, Shadow Raps... Once we have ice out, I catch thousands of Largies and Smallies on them spring through fall... I've got lakes near me where if an angler knows what to look for, can catch hundreds of bass in a couple hundred yard stretch in spring and fall... We do have 1000 + lakes within 2 hours, but who's counting... The Shadow Rap Shad is my new favorite summer jerkbait over grass flats and over edges... and everybody's put theirs away til fall... I just play around with the hardware a bit to fine tune ~ Peace From Vilas County Wis ~

[@davidtreichler8036]

Thanks G. 🎣

[@joshandhuntersadventures5046]

Awesome jerkbait fishing catches some good ones especially smallies. Megabass 110 is money

[@johnmango6056]

have had zero luck this winter looking for them in deep water up here in MA. had a 60* day yesterday so I decided to go into this big hydrilla flat and smoked them on a Swimbait. there was a 2-4 foot gap between the weeds and the top of the water. I was swimming it right above the weeds and the bass were shooting out of the hydrilla and slamming the Swimbait!. got a 4, 2 2's, lost a 5+ at the boat and had like 8 or 9 bites. weedless Huddleston shad is the real deal ppl.

[@williamvaughan5340]

Rapala Shadoraps and Ripstops are my favorite jerk baits to use and jerk baits are not just a cold water or spring time bait. I have caught quality bass on a jerk bait mid to late summer at the hottest part of the day.

[@Wired2Fish]

They are great year round!! You can check out some summer time Jerkbait Tactics here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4bVh32XrKeZopI

[@jhenningfish9831]

With modern reels, giving rods, line and long casting ability do we use floro or mono to connect with the fish so far out. Is there a issue with them tearing off close to the boat with floro?

[@assholebynature888]

I would only trust braid because of its extremely low stretch and sensitivity. I have missed too many bites and gotten some weak hooksets even with fluorocarbon coated P-line.

[@Fishing-gs9ku]

I'm cold... he's cold....we just huddled up together. 🤣😂🤣

[@jacoblovell3966]

"how to catch bass up shallow, most people dont think in the winter theyll be this shallow" *proceeds to pull one out of the middle of the cove*

[@jimwarden9617]

Fun guy to listen to.

[@DONT.BUY.MAJOR.CRAFT-BAD.RODS.]

I fish with jerckbait in Spain in winter. Great bait. Stopped a lot of time. Suspended or very slow sinking.

[@assholebynature888]

That's Clyde rite there boys

[@johnhipp7817]

Great vidand tips. Love to throw crank baits shallow over most any other lure. Maybe not exactly on point but i never see vids pro or other showing the broken back jointed baits like a Rapala broken back minnow. I even have a few that suspend. Just never hear any comments, tips on these?

[@livesay88]

I’ve never bought a lure because a guy making a video caught a couple fish on it. I’ve caught bass on jerks and the contents of its belly were whole craws. You can literally use anything

[@hellaintabadplacetobe6300]

All 3 on a Lg. White squarebill. With a splash of red Sharpie on his stomach.

[@Justajiujitsuguy]

Is the G Man wearing Ugg’s?

[@jbryant70]

Get’em GMan woooot woot

[@anthonyhill3771]

megabass by far the best jerkbaits. they are worth every penny and i’ve yet seen jerkbaits compare out of there line up

[@anthonyhill3771]

Gregory Smith i have not. i believe all jerkbaits work. however megabass is the G.O.A.T. of jerkbaits. rapala is overpriced. especially when rapala sells in dicks and walmart...i rather pay more because i want my money worth and not let a company just make money off me

[@c-bassslayer3404]

What action rod is that

[@Wired2Fish]

It's something like a 6'10'' medium power, fast action rod.

[@BassGeek]

I do love my shadow raps.

[@waynerc2420]

What the color u are using

[@phillipmetz514]

Pro blue

[@SK3TCHMAST3RL]

How comparable you think this is for Small Mouth Bass river fishing?

[@jessehirsch8666]

Depending on the depth of the river; pretty dang comparable

[@SK3TCHMAST3RL]

Jesse Hirsch thank you! Have my first small mouth tournament coming up. Just packing in some studying. Haha.

[@jessehirsch8666]

You bet. What's the water temps?

[@jbjgibbons]

Ike fishes the Susquehanna River near me a lot. And in these temps he’s always got a Shad Rap tied on for the river. Slays the smallmouth on that bait. Also seen videos where he really likes the Rapala Ripstop for smallies too. Good luck in your tourney!

[@Wired2Fish]

Hey Logan, pretty darn good. Here is a vid covering just that: How to Power Fish Jerkbaits to Trigger River Bass kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnWnmmSQqpeai5Y

[@SDADDYWSL1TR3Y]

Lol black rifle coffee 😂

[@mattalan6559]

Is Swindle with Lews now?

[@Wired2Fish]

Hey Matt, not 100%. Seems like he’s using a little whatever right now.

[@zachjonas6987]

@@Wired2Fish he should try a lil shimano too lol

[@vinnycaruso1166]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="45">0:45</a> catching em is kinda tricky And then he catches one

[@Wired2Fish]

We don't mind those things happening when the cameras are rolling 😂

[@vinnycaruso1166]

Ya, I wish that happened every time. 🤣

[@Jerry-xx8dx]

That's was clyde

[@artypreventscamping1645]

I feel you could also do this with some soft jerkbaits that way you don't have to spend your life savings on 4 lures

[@Wired2Fish]

It's pretty easy recovering shallow running jerks if you do hang occasionally. Just might require some waders if shore fishing when the water is cold. Maybe the biggest benefit of a trebled lure is when the bass are nipping the bait or light striking. You catch plenty that are barely hooked when you'd have missed a lot of these with a bigger single hook, especially with a Texas-rigged fluke.

[@czykrepublic4323]

"Have a variety of jerkbaits, as long as they're all Rapala."

[@robertwallace7963]

I been wanting to start throwing a jerk bait just not confident in it

[@johngalt3568]

Robert: You have to fish it to catch. You have to catch to gain confidence in any presentation. Jerks are all about timing and knowing what the bait is going to do.

[@robertwallace7963]

@@johngalt3568 appreciate that

[@johngalt3568]

@@robertwallace7963 Remember when you learned to fish your favorite bait? It took time to learn. Same goes for jerkbaits. Bless you Bro. Hope you roll’em up this season.

[@robertwallace7963]

@@johngalt3568 true very true... thanks for the advice headed out to a local pond after work tomarrow

[@Wired2Fish]

@@robertwallace7963 Good luck Robert!

[@dbassfishing5564]

Don't pay attention to those way points🤣🤣🤣

[@joshbritcher1404]

I spy an Ark Invoker Rod

[@Wired2Fish]

Pretty sweet stick for the $$$.

[@joshbritcher1404]

@@Wired2Fish i love all of my Ark rods. Louie is an awesome dude and they make outstanding stuff. Good to see the G-man likes em too!

[@TrailsNTrout]

Jerkbaits can kill it! Nice video man. We have a new channel with new videos every week come check us out!

[@RworldKM]

It's like I'm listening to Forest Gump fishing.

[@johnwolff1043]

Was he wearing Uggs? I thought only high school girls wear Uggs. Just playing. But they did look like Uggs.

[@kamballs63]

Tom Brady wears UGGs. 2 goats, must be a thing lol

[@Wired2Fish]

They were UGGs!