Anyone ever use a jerkbait off a pier?
Nov 11, 2021 10:18:13 #
First time using a jerkbait today and tried it out on a pier. Even on a slow retrieve with my rod tip pointed down, I couldn't keep the bait under the surface. Do jerkbaits just not do well casted from the height of a pier? At one point it was skimming the surface like a popper. Any tips on how to fish this off a pier or should I just keep it for the surf/rocks?
For context, I'm in Southern California. I fish most of the piers and jetties from Redondo to Huntington Beach. The jerkbait is a Lucky Craft Surf Pointer (3/4oz, sinking). I also have a Lucky Craft Flash Minnow (5/8oz, suspending), but haven't tried it yet.
Tight lines.
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by AIetherLens
For context, I'm in Southern California. I fish most of the piers and jetties from Redondo to Huntington Beach. The jerkbait is a Lucky Craft Surf Pointer (3/4oz, sinking). I also have a Lucky Craft Flash Minnow (5/8oz, suspending), but haven't tried it yet.
Tight lines.
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by AIetherLens
Nov 12, 2021 13:20:29 #
bapabear
Loc: Blaine, Washington
put a heavier weight 36 inches in front of the bait.
this should keep the bill in the water. If you are to high up, just switch to a jig. "Mack" has plastic lips you can put on your line to give the jig erratic motion. It is probably a better rig anyway, as you can fish it anywhere from the surface to the bottom. It is also more effective on surfers. Hang loose dude. How's that for being dated.
this should keep the bill in the water. If you are to high up, just switch to a jig. "Mack" has plastic lips you can put on your line to give the jig erratic motion. It is probably a better rig anyway, as you can fish it anywhere from the surface to the bottom. It is also more effective on surfers. Hang loose dude. How's that for being dated.
Nov 12, 2021 15:09:22 #
Nov 12, 2021 16:27:38 #
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