My Most Advanced Jerkbait Tip In Existence 

THIS is the sort of stuff that brought me here and this is the sort of stuff that will keep me coming back. Thanks for the info. I feel fortunate to learn in a 10 minute video some of the things it took you years to learn.

Great stuff Randy. Just got into Jerkbaits and this helps tremendously. I’m primarily a kayak/bank fisherman so this is the info that helps me most - not how to read a computer screen on a boat!😉

Just wanted to personally thank you Randy! I have been fishing the Megabass Vision 110 for the last 5 years but since I’ve tuned in to your channel with your tips I’ve increased my catches 10 fold!!! From using to heavy of line to switching to a spinning setup vs my bait caster. Also several more tips I’ve incorporated. Thanks my man!

I know exactly what you're talking about. Matching the bottom/weed growth is usually what I go for with some sort of accent/flash or off color that keeps it looking fishy or just not perfectly matching the surroundings. Sometimes it's even just matching perfectly to the point it's completely invisible except for oversized eyes that give it away. Fly tying/fishing has cemented this for me. I have quite a few flies that except for some small amount iridescent flash or giant eyes just look exactly like some fish shaped wad of weeds and they absolutely hammer bass. Something about translucent and iridescent sky blue in tanic water always seems to outfish other colors or finishes. I haven't a clue why that is.

Good info Randy. Thank you

Thanks Randy. I really appreciate your knowledge . I would. love if you followed this video up with a little more detail on how you pick your colors for the time of day or cloud cover or lack thereof. I know you touched on it a little but if you could expand on that it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Randy.

Nice tutorial Randy! When on the Invitational tour, I fished with Van Dam, and he was a fan of the “Clown” color jerkbait, for a variety of situations, especially on Champlain and 1000 Islands. The tannic stain of the Northeast was his reasoning and it paid dividends to,him for many years. Sadly, he didn’t share the use of sticky weights!!!! My personal “adjustments” for jerkbaits revolve around these sticky weights and increased my catches substantially. For me, the balance is the most important piece of the presentation, and if you can lower the head by just a few centimeters, the angle will become an irresistible offering to both large and smallmouth. So, I wrap the treble hooks with the same amount of lead so the initial presentation is straight. Then I add the “stots” or circular sticky leads along the belly with an extra one or two under the throat. This will also get the jerkbait down lower in the water column than usual, offering a presentation, where many fish do not see these lures. Great video, thanks for the share.

I am not a good Christmas shopper, I was thinking vision 110 for the wife ? 🤣

Very deep but cool

All I can say is this makes sense and thank you

U said notice how they are hooked , I’m watching and liking what ur teaching

Hey Randy I liked the video I tried using a spinning rod and it didn't feel right . I think I just need one stiffer like a med -heavy . I don't see how the mechanics of a spinning rod is better than a baitcaser I'll have to take a lesson with you so you can teach the grasshopper . GOD bless you and your family your pal fisherman Mike.

Interesting information, have a Merry Christmas!

Thanks Randy! Love the mental Mondays too. I have an idea to think about on that front. - mental mondays - tackle tuesdays - weather / water condition wednesdays - throwback Thursdays with tournament stories - fishing report or on the water fishing Fridays

Ever notice how KVD fishes a jerkbait?If not mistaken,he works it with the rod up..I work it alittle downwards,and alittle to the side..Works for me!🤙Those Shiney jerkbaits,(but not too shiney) can be like a subtle strobe light going off underwater,which can turn those fish on!Especially with a Subtle finish!Works on the rattle traps too!

haha man i got a long way to go to build up my color selection to go this deep. thanks for the tip !

Great tips! God is good! God bless!

Great job I know it takes a lot of work to make these vids I do it too and I know it is great to hear good job that was one intense bass fishing vid each second was suspenseful 👊 💯

Thanks for your teaching though too , really love the jerkbait and I know you know too

Good stuff, if you consistently fish the same lake over and over, do you think that 2-3 different colors would work “most” of the time?

So, jerkbait fishing is not primarily for winter /cold water fishing?

WHAAAT!

Randy do fish see in color or black and white?

What about rattles. Does that matter as much as color

I have caught a lot of fish here in West Virginia on firetiger I can't figure out why that color looks like nothing in nature I've caught musky and tons of small mouth

not to be a hater cause i watch all the vids on this channel, but when you said "unless im in the boat" i think that's the perfect thing that would fit this video, if it was shot in the boat so people could see the difference between 3 jerkbaits in the water. Maybe BassfishingHQ that steals everyone's video ideas is going to steal this one and do an in boat video when its the experts that should be the ones doing it and putting that channel to shame.

anyone else bothered by the length of his tag end on the knot 0:18 lol

Thanks Randy, when you are testing the color blend along the side of the boat, is this with your sunglasses on or off? The difference is pretty dramatic from my own test.

Megabass should put these tips on their packs, instead of bunch of Japanese text.

Yozuri should be in that mix too , the crystal minnow suspending jerk bait too

Great tip. I think it often applies to crankbaits and other lures too. Like you often say, there are no rules in bass fishing though...when you carefully take all factors into consideration and think you have the right action, color, and depth running jerkbait and then your buddy pulls out a neon green, orange, and purple fast sinking jerkbait and catches a hog in crystal clear water.

Great lesson Randy! Wanted to get your take on French Pearl! My rule of thumb is unless Gen clear water on overcast days that is my go-to color. I have almost every color in megabass🤣 but majority of the time it is French Pearl, Pro Blue, or Wakin reaction.

Thanks Randy. Just like I can't afford forward facing sonar I can't afford to spend 1000$ on a single lure style (megabass jerkbaits). So a favorite 3 colors if you had too would have been nice.

I've watched all your jerkbait videos. Could you please make a video talking about the jerkbait colors and the sunrise/sunset lighting vs the color of the jerkbaits you use. I feel like everyone talks about cloudy vs windy vs water clarity, but no one mentions the lack of light vs full light and the color of jerkbaits. Some colors look different in the day vs the dawn, especially in the water. Thanks!

I love fishing jerk baits here in North Dakota’s Lake Sakakawea. I catch a variety of fish with them. Mostly small mouth. They have a smelt forage base here. I use a green back with a silver translucent. Thanks for the tips love your channel.

Im trying to imagine all the anglers that take sandpaper to their megabass jerkbaits after watching this video....🤣 🤣 🤣

I’m new to winter fishing. I’ve watched hundreds of videos and been out a dozen times. I have a few of the baits on your list and will definitely give them a try. It’s almost worth catching nothing to have the lakes to myself!

Great video . Question . Out here in the desert we still have 55-58 deg temps how important is temp and when would be a good time to start throwing these . Everyone always says they work better in really cold temps . Thanks

Right sand the paint off a $24.99 jerk bait... LOl

Looking for the "baby bears 🐻 porridge " that just right presence 👌 .

I think you may of made your point better if you recorded this video on the water (using a gopro) and show us how the lures look in the water. This way we can truly get an idea of what you are saying. However, I do get what you are saying, but some fisherman may not.

Its also the hardest technique on my wrists and forearms...why I dont use as much....

Great video. What would be the best conditions for a pearl white jerkbait?

I’m new to jerk bait fishing been fishing mega bass vision one ten and catching bass here in Texas on light gear using 10 pound test they are destroying my hooks which hook should I use with out changing the action of the bait

In your opinion what size treble hooks do you use on a switch out on jerk baits ! I use Gamagotsu #4

Great tip. I think I was applying this to my fishing without realizing it. Now you spelled it out for us. Still can’t catch anything on a Clown color jerk bait. Even though my friend loves that color. Too weird.

There are a lot of other youtubers out there but not many of them have the experience like you do Randy. Keep up the good work💪

Do you use a snap when fishing a jerkbait?

The black root beer clear water I go more of a natural color black back silver or the Pearl melon color too

Great video. In my opinion this definitely applies to Largemouth and Spotted Bass but I have seen very loud contrasting colors be very effective on Smallmouth. Depending on what species your primarily targeting this can be a huge help in jerkbait fishing. Thanks for sharing

I have found that vision one ten is my favorite but for my small jerkbaits I like the husky jerk and it works like a micro vision one ten and colors are a very good slection

This is great insight. But how would you approach it if you can't invest a lot of money and say only can afford to stock 3 or 4 jerkbaits total. Are there general colors that will produce in a variety of water conditions. Or better yet certain conditions that will loosen up the fish to bite a jerkbait even if the color is not spot on?

All we had back in the day was a devil horse rattling rougue , bomber long A , and then the Rapala husky jerk , and to me when Xcalibur xt3 came out it blew a lot of those away at least for me

Can these principles also apply to other cranking baits?

Thanks for sharing Randy!!!

Same with plastic worms

This seems like one of those tips that I'm going to have dive in pretty deep and focus in on. Lots of guys on RU-vid have "pro tips", but this is a true pro tip. You're awesome, Randy.

Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!

Great tip for alot of different baits not only jerk baits. Love it!

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The juice

Good info.

When the glasses go on, it's about to go down ! Blessings to you and yours.

You'll learn more in one of these vids then an entire year of bassmaster subscriptions. Thanks for sharing! Do you think this applies to smallies too?

Unreal juice. Great video.

What's the one color to choose if you only have one choice? Is there a specific Megabass color that's 'best' to buy first? I can't afford a bunch of colors. My 'newbie' guess: Black/Silver like the Original Rapala Floating Minnow. 👍?

RANDY!!!!! SHHHH!! I been doing this on jerks and cranks forever. It makes a difference.

And this is why I keep coming back, Randy you are a wealth of HELPFUL information, as long as you are teaching I'm a student thank you

Randy, can you get kasumi reaction 110’s? I can’t find them available.

Another great Jerkbait video Randy! Any idea if MB has any plans for a +1 version of the 110 Max LBO? Its by far my favorite Jerkbait for big Smallies and would love a deep dive version.

And there is NO WAY I can carry such a wide selection of JBs in my backpack hiking around the shores of water bodies. I try the 8-10 in my organizer and hope they react to what I can present to them. And if they don't, wait a little while and they may go after one of them.

I got my first spinning combo for freshwater that is I have a bunch but they're saltwater I got a 7 ft 3 favorite rod ready to put some work in with the jerkbaits giving your advice and shot with a spinning combo

They should give you a red Megabass jacket/hoodie. They look cool at Hook Up Tackle.

We have ultra clear water. 30 foot viz. I go to stain reaction as my most productive for smallmouth. Great info even if you can’t load your tackle box with megabass. My wife would kill me if she knew how much money I have in them. But you only live once so I’ll take my chances.

Great tips...! Your advice has really helped me catch a ton more fish....! You’ve recommended, light line and spinning rod, what a difference it has made... you are definitely the master when it comes to the jerkbait fishing..! And now the right color, should really help...

Randy you always very informative. Keep it coming. I’m going back as a pro this year. I’ll need stuff like this.

I caught a couple bass this afternoon on a Megabass jerk bait. I cant even touch a Megabass jerk bait without getting a hook barb in my hand!

This is why I continue watching . Great job keep up all the great topics.

Is it a bad idea to use a jerk bait in 15-25+ foot water clarity? I have such a tough time getting bit on a jerk bait on my home lakes. All the lakes around me are northern deep natural grass lakes that are deep (up to 120 feet deep) and have gravel bottoms so they are crystal clear, especially in the fall/winter months when the vegetation dies off. I think the water is too clear for any hard plastic baits because even crankbaits only seem to work at night or in high wind/rainy weather. I could be completely wrong though. Would love to hear some insights on weather water can be too clear for a hard plastic jerkbait

In the part of NC where I live we have lots of sod grass and runoff fed water. So more often than not we have predominantly stained waters mostt of the year. I’m really concerned that the visibility factor really kills that jerk bait bite. Onyx clearest of days I’ve had two for the Vizza Bility on some of my home lakes but typically maybe 6 inches to 8 inches if I’m lucky. I’m trying to expand on my color selections and finishes and really experiment as suggested. I’m just worried that jerk baits aren’t as much of a factor in this area as they would be in other places, and with the bite slowing for winter that means I’m a bit more limited. Thanks for the video though, I really appreciate the pointers

Awesome video Randy. I really like your opinions on jerkbait techniques. I know you use a orochi whipsnake, but have you tried a jerkbait on the destroyer addermine, and if so, Id like to hear your thoughts on it. Thanks again and look forward to your opinion.

A big tip for sure. I now will have several rods set up with colors to match weather conditions forecasted for the day. And yes, these may change. Thanks Randy

Wow. Alot to unpack here. Prey spend their lives trying to be undetected, yet many fisherman think in terms of visibility and exposure. This video is a perfect example(one of many) of how important is to understand bite triggers. This is outstanding intellectual property. It takes my mind more to adaptability than to a wristband with scripted plays. The value of this video lives in thought process more than the content. You are contributing to the advancement of the outdoorsman. Thank you Randy

Hey Randy…I had two boxes of Smithwick Rogue 90s era long bills and rebel long billed you might know the ones. We fished them like cranking shadraps but with a pause and a twitch. Have you ever done this? And what mega bass lure is similar?

wow thats been spot on for me here in the north east. my lake has tannic/tea color water but still has 3-5 foot of visibility. dull golds/oranges and perch patterns with high vis. shiny golds/chromes and bright yellows/oranges with low vis.

My first aha moment with color selection was at Lake Norris. Water had greenish tint to it, in January. Tied on a cotton candy Zoom grub. It seemed to have a contrasting glow in the water yet was subtle- started catching some fish after no bites earlier that day. Great vid Randy !

After listening to what you explained it really does make sense because we were on Rice Lake, Ontario in August and the water was clear but it had a slight tint to it. I started throwing a bomber square A and it was a "flat" color (shad color) and I was catching largemouth left and right one day. Later that week one of the guys had an original wiggle wart (metallic gold, black back) and he picked off 2 largemouth and a nice walleye in just a few casts. The difference was it was sunny and clear when I caught mine and it was overcast when he caught his and the other advantage that he had was that he grew up on that lake and knew it very well. Thanks for sharing this with us Randy! :)

Wow, great video.. I have notice a lake will have it special color and it will change based on weather, time of day and other factors. Makes more sense now..

Thanks for sharing your insight Randy! This is great detailed info that is not ever shared 👏 👏 What do you think about the new Shimano World Diver and the World Minnow Jerkbaits? They also make a popper with the “Flash Boost technology”.

Yup, most fish change colors due to light penetration. It is a natural process that helps them blend with their environment. Smallmouth can do this rapidly. Having a bait that stands out plain as day is very unnatural looking. Like you said, you need one that looks natural but just has a little accent to stand out for bass to target.

Great video man I loved watching this video I’ll surely use these great tips in my own fishing experience. I’m thankful for that

I noticed what your talking about with the placing of the hooks were in that basses mouth too

this is so true, have experienced it myself. And when you lock in with a jerkbait and all the conditions line up, it's a very fun day. You can really tell you are forcing a reaction.

Hi Randy, what do you think about using a elongated split ring instead of a round split ring on jerk baits? I have a mixture of both and sometimes think it makes a difference in the action. Keep throwing out your knowledge we all appreciate it.

Great explanation. Have been trying this.

Awesome stuff Randy! Great video, very informative. Keep up the great work!

If you’re on foot and can only take one organizer box, what would you stock it with?

I will be buying me some megabass though too , they really have some great looking colors

That purple and Chartreuse is one of my favorites, sour grape