When Winter bass don’t want to bite, the Jerkbait is the deal! Long pauses and short snaps of the rod can get wary fish to commit. However, this time of year attention to detail is everything. From baits to hooks, and rod to line, you need your gear to be perfectly dialed to fully take advantage of a jerk bait’s potential.
Matt started out fishing a variety of Winter time baits. He threw crankbaits, blade baits, alabama rigs, and swimbaits. Right before he was going to call it quits he picked up the jerkbait and changed the course of his day. The subtle action of the jerkbait combined with long pauses was more than the bass could resist!
Below you’ll find links to the exact gear Matt was using. He’s included his favorite sizes and colors for the baits, as well as the exact rods and reels he was fishing with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
*THE JERKBAIT…*
•Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr: https://bit.ly/2LnK389
Color: HT Ito Tennessee Shad
Other Great Colors: Elegy Bone, Mat Shad
*THE ALABAMA RIG…*
Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/38xd1es
Head– Matt Allen Swimbait Head (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Bait– Keitech 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
Dummy Baits– Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8
Color: Albino
*MATT’S JERKBAIT SPINNING COMBO…*
Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Ronin: http://bit.ly/2XkVoej
Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line– Sunline SX1 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
*MATT’S JERKBAIT CASTING COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Expride B 6’10” Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE
Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
*MATT’S A–RIG COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Expride 7’7” Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE
Reel– Shimano Curado 200K (HG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2
*TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)*
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here…
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY… *
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex 112: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics– Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors– Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Camera– GoPro Hero 9: http://bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…*
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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#bassfishing #jerkbait #Winterfishing
Why is vision 110 floating up and not suspending?
I have been fishing jerk baits a lot recently. 15 hours fishing of only using them. No bites. I fish ponds and small lakes. I use 110s and pointers. 5-15 second pauses. 39-41 degree water. Haven't caught a bass since December 6th, and I'm getting desperate. Any tips for me?
No finesse baits and line before you started fishing though
Dude you’re fishing my home waters!!! I love to see it
You have a new boat or is that Tim's Skeeter?
Last time I lost a jerkbait my Son asked me if I was ok.. I said no I only bought one.
Matt I feel for you my man a couple weekends ago I was striper fishing off my kayak throwing everything under the sun Adam and could not get bit literally sitting in a spaghetti bowl until I started throwing the tactical flex let it sink down to about 20 feet and started slow rolling it and almost every single cast I was pulling in 27in 30 in over slots and then I broke off that's such a crappy feeling knowing that you have a pattern dialed in with the potential of getting a record fish or trophy fish
Have you guys ever been totally skunked where u fish from sun up to sun down and nothing happens to me all the time I have spent so much money just to not catch anything its getting old am probably gonna quit maybe just bank fish with this economy I can't even feed my self let alone fish can't even buy baits that may work then when I do go fishing I spend 12 hours just catch nothing I have a garbage lowrance hook reveal 7 and I see fish but never catch them
Guys – my brother and I are Watts Bar bass fishing old guys going to California in May 23. We are getting a guide for Clear Lake. This is our first time to Clear Lake fishing there. Do you have a guide reco, do you have a part of lake reco, do you have a bait direction for May ( which impacts guide)
I think someone is trying to scam me stating I won a giveaway prize from you guys.
Matt great informative video. Can you list the upgrade hooks you recommend for the vision jr and vision jr +1?
I recently bought the Orochi Whipsnake with the Vanford 2500 for jerkbait fishing and love that setup! Goes with my Expride casting rod perfectly!! I've caught some nice ones on both the past few months!
I’ve been on the struggle bus. Haven’t caught a bass since mid December. I’ve thrown everything I can think of including jerk baits. So ready for spring. Love the vids.
That backdrop, the gunshots, and all those animal sounds, it's like you're in the jungle! 😆
Oooh by the way, I guys R AWESOME!!! I just love watching ur videos!!! Great details and in depth in what’s happening n and around the water, top or bottom or n between!!! Awesome stufff!! Just love u guys!!!!❤
Have u guys used any of Kastking or Sixgill gear? And if so, what do u think of them?
Have you guys ever thought about adding some bloopers into the videos, maybe at the end. Everyone likes a good laugh. Love the videos and the knowledge/tips shared over the years. Keep up the good work 👊
I need more clarification on why using a spinning set up. Bc of the lighter line? Why can’t you just spool a casting set up with the 12lb braid and 8lb leader?
Great video Matt. Your explanation of slowing down to allow bass time to come up is Gold! Guess I need to be more patient with my retrieve.
Awesome video, hopefully get out next week when it warms a bit here in SE Pa
Matt Allen — the man whose feet never get cold.
Those Sandhill Cranes were obnoxious 😂
It doesn't get any better than jerkbaits in winter. Produced my PB on the 1st of this month 9lbs 4oz.
Do you guys get your reels tuned up? Saw a guy at a show recently with a local business that did it and I was thinking of trying it. Is it worth the dough?
When you go out do you bring lots of just the specific tackle you think you’ll use? I was surprised you didn’t have more jerkbaits with you. I’m guessing a boat that size can hold like 30+ 3700s…I always have some of everything but maybe that’s because I don’t have 20 boxes of each thing…yet! 😂
Watched the entire video and have more respect for your perseverance and I had plenty to start with. It shows your strong belief in tried and true ways to catch them under really adverse conditions proving once again, you are the man.
Dang I can't wait for spring, I just bought a poison adrena today off marketplace from a kid, 220$ brand new!! Curado DC 151hg with gomexus power handle will be paired up nicely with it!!!
Matt, how in the world are you finding clear enough water on Chick to catch them on a jerkbait ? I thought it was a mudhole after the recent weather. What gives?
Did both of you get new boats?
$20 of pain!!!
Did that with my frog box cost me some money in a tournament once key word once
To be a fly on the deck when Matt figured there were no more jerkbaits 🤣
Matt,
I have owned the Ronin. Great rod for jerk baits, but a little short for other general finesse. Is there a new Destroyer (Landsat or Baby Plugging) that would work for 110 jr’s and still work as a multi-purpose rod for other light techniques?
Be careful some yahoo doesn’t come hot rodding down the lake, you might want a strobe light on a pole and an air horn rigged up in heavy fog
Is there any bfs rod you would recommend for finesse jerk bait fishing?
Flip flip grind. Im an 11 month out of the year flip flop guy too.
Thank you great video, those mega bass jerk baits are the best.
Im sorry but I cannot help but laugh. More jerkbaits than any store in my entire state and they are all left at home. That is just hilarious. Glad you still keep that stuff in your videos for the rest of us.
This is the way I tell myself that I’m going to figure the bite out each time I hit the water in winter lol
So did you borrow Tim's boat, or did you get a bug too?
Love the background sound there. Sandhill Cranes and lots of Gadwall. I could sleep on a deck to that soundtrack
Thanks Matt! Another great video. I’ve been resisting getting an A-rig, but I’m gonna try my first one using your tactical rig and setup. Also, I used your tactical crankbait during the fall when the fish were fat on shad. It was able to force a response even when there was tons of bait in the water. I had a beautiful spot just slam it. So much fun…
As always great information, thank you so much
Cold winter jerk bait fishing and matt in sandals 🙂
Great video Matt . I have a question ? If I wanted to buy frog , punch and swim bait rod all in one do they make one ?
You and Tim both running Skeeters? Review on that Skeeter model would be a good video. Especially comparing to the Champs..
A jerkbait causes a core response from me as well as the bass