Buyer's Guide: Best Jerkbaits For Bass Fishing

In today's Buyer's Guide we're looking at the best jerkbaits for catching bass throughout the year. Whether you're looking for a subtle jerkbait for cold water fishing or an aggressive jerkbait for the Spring and Fall bites, we've got you covered. Understanding the differences between jerkbaits and when to throw each style will make all the difference!

The jerkbait, also known as a rip bait, is one of the best lures to trigger a feed response in a bass. The combination of aggressive movement followed by suspension is more than most bass can resist! In the cooler months, a bait that will perfectly suspend is the key. As water temperatures drop its important to let the bait pause for long periods of time between jerks of the rod. In warmer temperatures the pauses are much shorter so balance becomes less important. During these warmer periods, baits that give off maximum flash and vibration are the key to standing out amongst the baitfish. 

It doesn't matter if you're just getting in to jerkbait fishing or you're a seasoned pro, these are the baits that will help you maximize your time on the water. Below you'll find links to all of the baits shown in the video. We've also included our favorite colors for each, as well as some of the rod and reels we use to throw jerkbaits. 


Large Jerkbaits... 

-Megabass Oneten Max LBO: https://bit.ly/3dfhL9y

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad


-Jackall Rerange 130: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, HL Silver Shad, RT Holo Minnow


Aggressive Baits... 

-Lucky Craft pointer 100: http://bit.ly/tbpointer

Colors: American Shad, Ghost Minnow, Live Purple Chart Wakasagi


-Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Colors: HL Hasu, RT Minnow, Blue Pearl Shad


-Jackall Rerange 110 MR: https://bit.ly/2CbWr6X

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, RT Minnow, HL Hasu


-Lucky Craft Flash Pointer 115: http://bit.ly/2aHz588

Colors: Bone Pro Blue, Ghost Minnow, Chartreuse Shad


Cold Water Baits... 

-Megabass Vision 110 Jr. +1: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad


-Megabass Vision 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

Colors: GP Pro Blue 2, GP Deadly Black Shad, Tennessee Shad


-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Colors: Clear Laker, Mat Shad, Tennessee Shad


Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

Colors: GP Pro Blue 2, Mat Shad, Tennessee Shad


Jerkbait Storage... 

-Plano EDGE 3700 STD: http://bit.ly/2t3uHMR


High-End Jerkbait Combo... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Jerkbait Special: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line- Sunline Sniper 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


Mid-Priced Jerkbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL K HG: https://bit.ly/3jdrMqa

Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


Budget Jerkbait Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 6'8" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX XT HG: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Hat: https://bit.ly/31EYB8W

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G


Previous Buyer's Guides... 
-Spinnerbaits and Chatterbaits: https://bit.ly/2Lj4hjk

-Dropshot: https://bit.ly/2KgBr2w

-Craws and Creatures: https://bit.ly/3lU4vLe

-Ned Rigs: https://bit.ly/3fo75GV

-Deep Diving Crankbaits: https://bit.ly/3kXuH6h

-Big Swimbaits: https://bit.ly/395vTT6

-High End Combos: https://bit.ly/35PNOeu

-$500 Combos: https://bit.ly/3lW1o5I

-$400 Combos: https://bit.ly/3lSfwwz

-$200 Combos: https://bit.ly/2USSCJv

-$100 Combos: https://bit.ly/37aupED

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Buyer's Guide: Deep Diving Crankbaits For Winter And Summer Bass Fishing

Which crankbaits catch the most fish? With thousands of crankbaits to choose from, which baits are worth trying? Today we've gathered our top picks for Summer Time Cranking and our top picks for Winter Time Cranking, and combined them into the ultimate Crankbait Buyer's Guide. No need to second guess this year, these baits have stood the test of time!

When most anglers think of deep cranking they think of summer ledge fishing and Fall feeding frenzies. While there has been a huge swing in the past year toward Winter time cranking, many anglers still don't realize its full potential. Armed with the right baits, Winter cranking can produce the biggest bass of the entire year! 

Today's video has been separated into two categories so you don't confuse the right baits for Summer with the right baits for Winter. You'll find links to all of the baits (in the order they appeared in the video) along with rod and reel recommendations. All of the baits go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


In-Depth Winter Crankbait Video: https://youtu.be/FPaL13899uc


Previous Buyer's Guides... 

-Swimbaits: https://bit.ly/395vTT6

-High End Combos: https://bit.ly/35PNOeu

-$500 Combos: https://bit.ly/3lW1o5I

-$400 Combos: https://bit.ly/3lSfwwz

-$200 Combos: https://bit.ly/2USSCJv

-$100 Combos: https://bit.ly/37aupED


Warm Water Baits... 

-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M

Favorite Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Summer Sexy Shad


-Berkley Dredger 25.5: http://bit.ly/2I8xOcA

Favorite Colors: Irish Gold, Honey Shad


-Strike King 10 XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Favorite Colors: Sexy BlueBack Herring, Powder Blue Chartreuse


-Azuma Z Boss 22 and 24: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Favorite Colors: Grand Shad, Ol Blue


-Megabass Big M 7.5: https://bit.ly/2yHmm4R

Favorite Colors: Jukucho Shad, MB Gizzard


Cold Water Baits... 

-R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Favorite Colors: Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow


-Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP

Favorite Colors: MB Gizzard, Ito Wakasagi


-Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Favorite Colors: MB Gizzard, Megabass Sexy Shad


-Spro Rock Crawler: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Favorite Colors: Phantom Green, Mud Bug, Ozark Craw


All-Around Crankbait Rod... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'6" MH Glass: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Tranx 200 HG: http://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


Budget Crankbait Rod... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" MH Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX XT HG: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


Winter Speed Cranking Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Shimano Bantam MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Hat: https://bit.ly/31EYB8W

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

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Reel Review - Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (2020 Shimano Metanium)

The 2020 Metanium MGL 150 B is an awesome new reel from Shimano! We put it through the paces the past few months before weighing in with a review. With requests pouring in, its time to share our experiences. In a word, this reel is AWESOME! 

Aside from the Metanium name, the reel is hardly recognizable when compared to its former counterparts. The Metanium MGL has reached new heights with features like a Magnesium frame, CoreSolid body (1 piece frame), and an MGL III Spool. The reel itself feels very similar to the Bantam but is several ounces lighter. The finished product is light weight, incredibly strong, and ultra smooth. 

After fishing these reels hard for months we've seen no reduction in performance. They're as smooth as the day we opened the boxes, if not smoother. We've been using this reel for "finesse power" techniques. These are cross over techniques where you need the ability to throw light baits but you still need torque and power after you get the bite. It shines for finesse jigs, small to mid-size crankbaits, keitechs, topwater, dock fishing, etc. 

See the reel here... 

-Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

If you're interested in other Shimano reels at different price points, here are a few of the others we've reviewed in recent years. 

-Shimano Antares 70: https://youtu.be/6qMtpGqcG-w

-Shimano Bantam MGL: https://youtu.be/_o_xtIlBmXQ

-Shimano Curado 150 DC: https://youtu.be/7Q9_5SuLP-8

-Shimano SLX DC: https://youtu.be/s4DTn-Q_SU0

Crankbait Combo With The Metanium... 

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Line- Sunline Crank FC 12 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

Buzzbait Combo With The Metanium…

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Rod- Jackall Poison Adrena 7’4” Heavy: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Different Reel Speeds/Techniques...

8.1:1 (XG)- Buzzbait, Toads, Burning Lipless, Speed Cranking, Squarebills, Whopper Plopper

7.1:1 (HG)- Topwater, Spinnerbait, Chatterbait, Hopping Jigs, Shaky head, Underspin, Most Moving Baits

6.2:1 (Standard)- Carolina Rig, Finesse Fishing, Dragging Jigs, Bottom Crawling Swimbaits, All Around Universal Speed

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

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Ultimate Frog Review: 14 Frogs Compared! (Frog Fishing Tips For Summer Bass Fishing)

Which frog is the best? Let's compare their action in the water and find out! Come along as we test swim and review 14 different frogs in search of the best walking frogs, popping frogs, and all around producers. If you like frog fishing, this video is going to save you a ton of time and money! Let us do all the hard work while you kick back and pick the frogs that will best suit your bass fishing style. 

As an added bonus Matt goes in-depth to help beginner frog fishermen. He covers the biggest mistakes anglers make and shows exactly how to avoid them. If frog fishing has been a struggle for you in the past, its time to take another look. Don't let this awesome Summer pattern slip away when you can make small adaptations to your technique and equipment and begin catching frog fish right away. 

Below you will find links to all the baits shown in the video. We begin with a few of Matt's overall favorites then look at all 14 frogs. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed descriptions and photos of each bait. Next we included links to Matt and Tim's favorite frog combo, affordable alternatives, and rods specifically adapted for smaller anglers so they too can enjoy the explosive strikes that make frog fishing so fun!

Matt's Top Picks... 

Overall Favorite Frog: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Best Walker: http://bit.ly/2QNyXra

Best Cover Frog: https://bit.ly/2VVjRVl

Small Frogs... 

1) Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors- White, Green Frog, Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill

2) Evergreen Boota: https://bit.ly/2StZ4Ge

Colors- Rain Call, Shining Wizard, Golden Killer

Large Frogs... 

3) Spro King Daddy: http://bit.ly/2h0LCYd

Colors- Nasty Shad, Killer Gill, Midnight Walker

4) Molix Sneaky Frog 3.5": http://bit.ly/2QNyXra

Colors- Tarpon, Silver Albino, Black Mamba

Popping Frogs... 

5) Jackall Gavacho: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors- Black Gill, Chart Strike Gill, Lime Frog, Gold Gill

6) Evergreen SS Softshell Frog: http://bit.ly/2NChzTZ

Colors- Secret Gill, Modo CH, Champion Shad

7) Megabass Big Gabot: https://bit.ly/3bXW8Jh

Colors- Wild Gill, Ama Gear, MB Gizzard Shad

8) Spro Bronzeye Poppin: http://bit.ly/2HsyqIJ

Colors- Freak, Misty Shad, Nasty Shad, Killer Gill


Standard Frogs... 

9) Teckel Honker: http://bit.ly/2Xj7Ye4

Colors- Grey Camo, Crystal Chart, Bluegill

10) Snagproof Bobby's Perfect: http://bit.ly/2abpR40

Colors- Brown Bullfrog, Tweety, Sexy Shad

11) River2Sea Bully Wa 2 65: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors- Little Allen, Ghost, Yellow Head, TW Bluegill

12) LIVETARGET Hollow Body 65: http://bit.ly/2Q40BAk

Colors- White, Black, Bright Green, Fluorescent Green Yellow

13) Savage Gear DC Walker: https://bit.ly/2VVjRVl

Colors- White, Gill, Black

14) Spro Bronzeye 65: http://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Colors- Black, Freak, Albino, Leopard

Favorite Frog Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" XH: http://bit.ly/2czPlZl

Reel- Shimano Curado DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- 65 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Budget Friendly Frog Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 7'3" Mag Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Power Pro Braid 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Rods For Smaller Anglers... 

-Shimano Expride 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

-Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

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