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 Re: Hard jerkbaits
[Re: buda13]
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11/16/18 10:44 PM
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zaspook
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I gain a little extra action by using a speed clip attached to the split ring. Just a personal preference I guess... if for some reason I dont have any speed clips I just do a palomar direct to the split ring. +1
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Re: Hard jerkbaits
[Re: Ken A.]
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11/16/18 11:02 PM
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Okie Poke
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No loop knot for me. It is a weak knot like mentioned above probably 60% strength of the line test. Tie directly to the split ring on the bait with a palomar and let er rip. He's right, you know. He's an old, and olds catch fish! I used to use a snap when throwing the old smithwick rogues that didn't suspend. Lost a few good fish with the snaps opening so went strictly to tying to split rings. 90% of my jerkbait fishing now is with suspended baits. That bait has to sit just right to maximize bites, and I believe anything with weight will hinder the action and life-like movement, or dead looking appearance. Vision 110's and LC's are all I throw anymore. But I will say the last couple of years have stunk for jerkin'. Anyone else feel the same?
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Re: Hard jerkbaits
[Re: Okie Poke]
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11/18/18 03:36 PM
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Ken A.
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Groovy
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No loop knot for me. It is a weak knot like mentioned above probably 60% strength of the line test. Tie directly to the split ring on the bait with a palomar and let er rip. He's right, you know. He's an old, and olds catch fish! I resemble that remark! 
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Re: Hard jerkbaits
[Re: Ken A.]
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11/18/18 08:14 PM
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KnotEnuff
Pro Angler
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I'd rather be an old than a young pushing up daises. Youngs just better hope they become olds. By the way olds comes before you are ready for it.
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Re: Hard jerkbaits
[Re: ChanceHuiet]
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11/21/18 10:34 PM
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Mark in Frisco
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Jerkbait is my favorite lure to throw. I have one tied on year round. And I do tie a loop knot. I dont use anything other than 12lb red label. Its thin enough for me. I've caught hundreds upon hundreds on a jerkbait up to 9.5 And have never had a knot failure. I tie the loop knot directly to the split ring that cMe with the bait. I tinker quit often with different hook and split ring sizes and numbers to get a bait to perform the way I want it. Great thing about having a swimming pool around. Yall can say a loop knot doesnt help but like stated I believe it does so I'll keep throwing it. I even throw it on all my hard body topwaters also.
Saltwater everything I throw is tied with a loop knot. Gives a jighead a lot more action. When I moved to Houston they would have guides come and speak at CCA meetings, and the overwhelming majority of them said that you MUST tie a loop knot to get the best bait action. I have had loop knots slip down tight on the eye or ring, but I have never had one completely fail (come undone). This is with a fluorocarbon shock leader tied to braid.
Mark in Frisco
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