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Posted 6/11/2008 1:55:49 PM


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How do you use a jerk bait and whats the best rod to use

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Posted 6/11/2008 2:05:07 PM


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Good post!  I'd like peoples feed back on this too.

I use a medium action jigging rod sometime work it with a slow "jerking action" and other tips i work it like a gotcha

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Posted 6/11/2008 2:41:14 PM


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Soft plastic like a Zoom fluke or Bass Asassin or a hard plastic jerkbait like a Rapala Xrap?

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Posted 6/11/2008 2:51:02 PM


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i usually just bounce them off the bottom..is an xrap a jerkbait? I thought it was a slashbait or stickbait

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Posted 6/11/2008 2:55:36 PM


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There is no "right way". Just try a little of everything. Every couple of cast vary your retreive. Slow and steady for a while if nothing switch to fast / erratic retreive, even try Dead-sticking.  Keep switching it up till the fish react to it. Then you have developed a feeding pattern and can increase your hook-ups!!

Or at least that's what I think. Excellent question, that's what makes inshore fishing so AWESOME. Everyone has their version of the "Right way", they are all effective and all have their time and place!!!!!

 

As far as rods, I use a 6' 6" St. Croix Med/light, and a 7' All Star med/light. I like the lighter action for several reasons.

1) I can cast a lighter lure further 2) Better sensitivity, with a light braided line, I can feel everything 3) I just love fighting fish on lighter tackle.

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Posted 6/11/2008 3:06:04 PM


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I was refering to soft baits, like zoom and gulp

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Posted 6/11/2008 3:51:41 PM


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Use lots of KY on any kind of rod!!!!         

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Posted 6/11/2008 3:52:37 PM


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