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Lure
Jerk Bait Fishing
Fishing with a suspending or slow-rising minnow-style bait using aggressive rod jerks - the go-to technique for cold-water bass.
Water: Both
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cost: $100+
📖 Overview
Jerk baits imitate injured baitfish. The retrieve is a series of hard rod jerks followed by pauses. Cold water bass often strike during the pause. Excellent for smallmouth in early spring.