One other consideration is that if you are a CPR fisherman, you probably should consider removing the center belly hook on the 3-hook versions. You'll cause way less eye damage that way.

One other consideration is that if you are a CPR fisherman, you probably should consider removing the center belly hook on the 3-hook versions. You'll cause way less eye damage that way.

That's i good idea

If you're going after largemouth up north in the late fall or early spring when the water is still very cold, an often overlooked retrieve is a slow pull instead of a twitch. Sometimes you can mix them in with your twitching cadence as well. I've had a good deal of success doing so.

Jerkbaits are a lot of fun to fish with. I use a jerk pause jerk jerk pause cadence with bigger pauses in cold water. Once the water gets over about 55 degrees, i only pause about one or two seconds. Make sure you are jerking on slack line. This is key if you want the most action out of the bait. Braid with a fluoro leader makes this a lot easier. Jerkbaits are the only treble hook baits I like with braid.

That is one I have been eyeing. I picked out a couple different brands.

I suggest you spend a little extra money and get a lucky craft pointer in American Shad color as well. Its caught fish for me when all other failed.

I suggest you spend a little extra money and get a lucky craft pointer in American Shad color as well. Its caught fish for me when all other failed.

I will look into them. I know I don't want to go overboard, and if it goes well I will look at higher end. As it stands now I just want the comfort of using them correctly.

I will look into them. I know I don't want to go overboard, and if it goes well I will look at higher end. As it stands now I just want the comfort of using them correctly.

 

Starting out with tackle that performs "as promised" is a great confidence builder.

The Lucky Craft Pointer is an excellent jerkbait.

Edited March 15, 201511 yr by roadwarrior

Starting out with tackle that performs "as promised" is a great confidence builder.

The Lucky Craft Pointer is an excellent jerkbait.

That is another one I am looking at. The only thing stopping me from putting in the order is a back story of how I didn't order it... lol

I got scolded finally the other week about no more tackle for the season, and well if a $200 TW order shows up in my name . Not good. I would love to go to a Cabelas, but I know they don't have 1/4 off what else I want to get.

A pointer should be in your shopping cart.