Watching how the bait react to your inputs shortens the learning curve.  

On 5/12/2023 at 5:10 PM, Bird said:

Another Jerkbait that I actually do better with vs a top water Jerkbait is the Rapala Rip-Stop.

It runs just under the surface and very erratic, like throwing it in the morning.

 

The Rip-Stop in the chartreuse / silver / red color combo worked great this weekend.  Buddy had one in the size 9, and I had just picked up a size 12.  Both worked great, smallies were crushing them.

On 5/12/2023 at 5:10 PM, Bird said:

Another Jerkbait that I actually do better with vs a top water Jerkbait is the Rapala Rip-Stop.

It runs just under the surface and very erratic, like throwing it in the morning.

 

The Rip-Stop in the chartreuse / silver / red color combo worked great this weekend.  Buddy had one in the size 9, and I had just picked up a size 12.  Both worked great, smallies were crushing them.