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Jitterbug Retrieve

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How would you guys reel it in? Fast, slow, stop, go?

I tend to alternate but in general I prefer a slower retrieve, with an occassional pause.  

pretty slow which ever way makes the most noise. stop it every now and then

depends...will usually vary the retrieve til the fish tell me.

that said, if near structure, will always bump that structure with the bait and kill it...they will usually nail it when you start it back up again.

I love to fish them slow paralleling weeds.  If any opening or points in the weeds stop when you get to them.

Kelley

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I use a steady retrieve. I don't know if it's slow or medium, it's the speed that seems right to me.

I fish mainly shore and have had the most luck retrieving slowly with occasional pauses along the shore.  Always seem to get hit during the pause or immediately after restarting.

Eddie

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I do a stop and go retrieve, varying my speeds unless I'm fishing at night. At night I will use a steady retrieve.

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I use a slow & steady retrieve to give the bass something to key in on. Tip: with a pair of needle nose pliers, bend the bottom of both lips forward just a bit. Will dramatically increase the "blurping"!  :)

i agree. slow and steady.  the "blurping" noise will let you know.  i was told to hold rod high so there is a nice bow to it.  that helps to get the "bug" making all the noise.  i love fishing my bug.  my boater made fun of me last year when i kept throwin it in a night tourney.  til i caught 3 nice keepers.  he said he hadn't seen anyone throw one for a long time.  would like to know if he went and bought one. ha!

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One of my top night baits. Slow and steady until something attacks it.

Then adjust retrieve accordingly until he's in the boat. ;D

Don't use during the day much.

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