Posted by: daryl_s. - Ex Member Posted on: 09/03/04 at 15:50:55
Kirk,
I have used rattle traps as rip baits in the spring and fall. I've used upto 1oz traps. The fish can't stand it being ripped away. I suppose an 1/8 or a1/4 oz could be finessed a little. ??? ??? ???
I like you have know confidence in jerkbaits. I may tie one on and throw it about a dozen times and then tie on my rattle trap. I guess I just need a large school of fish to blow up on it and catch a few, before I will use it with confidence. ??? ??? ???
Daryl
Posted by: kholmes - Ex Member Posted on: 09/03/04 at 15:09:30
It's only because manufactures of some of these baits calim a slow, methodical retrieve is best. These baits are clearly painted to indicate that a fish would basically inspect the bait prior to taking. I like them a lot and have just not develoepd full confidence in them at any other time than spring. Kirk
Posted by: Rob_Maglio - Ex Member Posted on: 09/02/04 at 20:27:02
Lets not split hairs Kirk. I would always consider it a reaction lure even with a finesse retrieve. I haven't been using jerkbaits as much as I used to, but I have to beleive they would be a great bait in the fall. I have talked to anglers who will use them with success in waters as low as upper 40's. I heard this about Potholes and Banks.
Posted by: kholmes - Ex Member Posted on: 09/02/04 at 20:15:49
Would the standard gold work or do you prefer to use a trout pattern or some other? Is a jerbait considered a reaction lure, even when a guy uses a pause retrieve?
Kirk
Posted by: Russbaker - Ex Member Posted on: 09/02/04 at 18:52:45
Got Five,
The Lucky Craft Pointer 78 is great in the fall for Smallies on Roosevelt, Banks, and on Potholes around the rocks. Russ
Posted by: kholmes - Ex Member Posted on: 09/02/04 at 15:05:46
Have any of you had success using jerk baits in the fall? I have had marginal success, but have done way better in the late summer/fall season throwing crankbaits. Thanks, Kirk