Choosing a Jerkbait Based On Water Temperature
65+ Degree Water Temperature Jerkbait Picks
Warmer temps call for more aggressive jerkbaits that feature loud rattles, stouter hooks, and bright colors. Often times, the faster you work a jerkbait in warmer water the more success you'll have.
Rapala X-Rap Jerkbait
The original extreme slashbait from Rapala. Some of the most vibrant colors - great for smallmouth fishing in warm water. Sturdy VMC hooks, unique feathered teaser tail.
Lucky Craft Lightning Pointer 110SP
Lightning-fast action; tapered tail design allows a more extreme darting action. Loud rattle chamber. Incredible casting distance.
50-65 Degree Water Temperature Jerkbait Picks
Water is starting to get cold, these jerkbaits have enticing darting action that is not too extreme and come with high-quality, lighter-wire hooks right out of the box. The cadence of the bait is critical - anglers can make these jerkbaits come alive with erratic action or fish them slower as the water continues to drop in the late fall.
Berkley Stunna 112 Jerkbait
Stunna was born into success as it won the 2021 Bassmaster Classic during it's first year on the market. Unique slow-sink and roll triggers bites from neutral and inactive fish. Able to dart erratically while not being too overpowering for inactive fish. #6 Fusion19 EWG Trebles.
Rapala PXR Mavrik 110 Jerkbait
The perfect combination of Precision and Xtreme (PXR) action. The semi-erratic action is perfect for dropping water temps when active fish may want an aggressive action and neutral/negative fish need something slower. #5 VMC Finesse Redline Trebles.
<50 Degree Water Temperature Jerkbait Picks
As temps plummet, slower moving jerkbaits with less erratic action excel. Decades of bass tournament history have shown that slower moving jerkbaits will out-perform their extreme counterparts in the coldest water temps of late-fall through the end of winter.
SPRO McStick 110 Jerkbait
Designed to suspend at the coldest water temps - created specifically for cold water jerkbait fishing. The right balance of action without being overly aggressive - best fished with light twitches of the rod. Sticky sharp Gamakatsu #5 trebles.
Smithwick Perfect 10 Rogue Jerkbait
Known for its deadly "Rogue Roll" which occurs when anglers gently twitch or lightly "Pull" the Perfect 10 Rogue in the coldest water temps. Achieves depths of 10 feet, perfect for late-fall and winter suspended bass. Suspends in ultra-cold water temps.
All Degree Water Temperature Jerkbait Picks
If you are looking for a staple jerkbait that can work in any condition we have you covered. From warmer to cooler temps Megabass offers jerkbaits that can be fished in anyway you’d like.
Megabass Jerkbaits
The best of all worlds when it comes to action - can be fished super fast, erratically for warm water fish or can be slowly twitched or "pulled" for the coldest water temps. Megabass Katsuage Out-Barb treble hooks - the best light wire hook that grabs anything that gets too close. The most unique color finishes on the market that mimic baitfish under a variety of conditions - see the Megabass Vision 110 Color Chart on each Megabass Jerkbait product detail page.
