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Jerkbait in summer?
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07/19/16 02:57 PM
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toofy
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I'm sitting here watching KVD in the Bassmaster pulling in fish with a jerkbait. He also has a good video on youtube where he talks about using this year round. I was under the impression that a jerkbait is most effective in colder water. Of course the water temps right now in New York are cooler than here in Texas but it's still summer. Even though KVD can get bites, any of you mere mortals use jerkbaits in the summer?
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Re: Jerkbait in summer?
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07/19/16 03:01 PM
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SFAJACKS44
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If the bass are targeting shad they will also hit a jerk bait. I keep one tied on as a follow up to a missed blow up on a topwater or buzz bait.
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Re: Jerkbait in summer?
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07/19/16 03:10 PM
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toofy
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Thanks that makes sense. Sorry for the newbie question but how do you know if the bass are targeting shad? Is this seasonal or is this something you look for in the water?
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Re: Jerkbait in summer?
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07/19/16 05:55 PM
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David Burton
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I stole this image from Austin Kayak forum, but this is what you see on a graph when bass are actively targeting Shad! I've also heard references to spaghetti and meatballs... Sounds like a Pack explanation to me!
Last edited by David Burton; 07/19/16 05:56 PM.
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Re: Jerkbait in summer?
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07/19/16 07:27 PM
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toofy
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Oh wow you guys are the best! Thanks.
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Re: Jerkbait in summer?
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07/19/16 09:34 PM
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Bigron119
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Sure all the time. I just Carolina Rig it to get it down to 30'!
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