Today’s jerkbait rods get a lot more use than their predecessors did. Historically, serious bass anglers tended to fish jerkbaits only during a limited pre-spawn window, but now it’s considered a year ...

Modern jerkbaits are things of beauty. They sport intricate paint jobs, come in assorted lengths and offer lifelike profiles. They look like they could jump from their package and start catching bass ...

Jerkbaits are one of the most effective lures for smallmouth bass all season long, but I’d argue they shine the brightest during the pre-spawn stage of the early season. Their ability to be worked at ...