Using Jerkbaits Throughout the Spring

When many bass anglers think about suspending jerkbaits, the cool to cold water periods come to mind.

Although jerkbaits have their place throughout the entire open water season, spring is one time of year where they definitely shine. 

There is no doubt that one of the best known bass anglers of all time, Kevin VanDam (KVD) is a master when it comes to fishing jerkbaits; one of his go-to baits throughout the spring!

Take a few moments and listen as KVD discusses his approach when fishing jerkbaits from the prespawn right until the end of the post spawn periods...

Jerkbait Tips for the Prespawn

Jerkbaits are a major player when fishing the cool to cold water periods from mid-fall right through the prespawn. 

Combine the multiple jerkbait retrieves and cadences used with the ability to pause the bait and hang it in the face of a bass, it's no wonder it such a killer on our chilled quarry.

As with any lure, knowing the best areas to probe with the bait is key to finding and catching prespawn bass on the jerkbait. 

Take a moment as bass pro Stephen Browning explains his approach to using jerkbaits and triggering strikes from prespawn bass...

Spring Jerkbait Fishing Tips

As winter wanes and the warming rays of the spring Sun shine upon your favorite honey holes, one of the best presentations for bass anglers to use is the suspending jerkbait…

After a long winter and chilled metabolism, spring bass are eager to get their proverbial feed bag on and bulk up before it’s time to hit the spawning beds…

Jerkbaits have a number of different features making them one of the primary bass-catching tools of the spring since they mimic most common baitfish and can be fished at a variety of speeds and depths…

Take a few moments and let Bassmaster Elite Series Pro, Mark Menendez explain the ins and outs of using jerkbaits throughout the spring season…

Changing the cadence of your jerkbait retrieve is often the key that determines to your springtime jerkbait fishing success!

Jerk, jerk, jerk ... pause

Jerk, jerk ... pause

What's your favorite springtime jerkbait retrieve cadence?