Trying Sumthin New in Jerkbaits

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Trying Sumthin New in Jerkbaits

Post by goldrod » Fri Dec 10, 2021 6:37 pm

I’ve never been the very best when it comes to jerkbaits but I’m good enough and I felt the need to go deep.
Recently purchased the deps billabong longbill 130 and it’s pretty much more of a jerk bait than many of my others.
I can’t see 8lb test with this lure. It’s a meat stick of a bait.

Anyone else try these? I can’t see throwing them on any typical jerk bait rod.
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Re: Trying Sumthin New in Jerkbaits

Post by dhottle » Sat Dec 11, 2021 3:02 pm

I assume your talking about the deps balisong 130sp. I use them on my standard jerk bait rod MHM rated 3/8 to 1oz. They are a different breed from standard deep diving jerk baits. They fish more like a crank bait than a jerk bait. I found they work better with straight pulls or rod sweeps than typical sharp jerks or twitches. Here is a link that might help you.
https://www.optimumbaits.com/pumping-an ... ll-130-sf/
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Re: Trying Sumthin New in Jerkbaits

Post by goldrod » Sat Dec 11, 2021 3:10 pm

dhottle wrote:
Sat Dec 11, 2021 3:02 pm
I assume your talking about the deps balisong 130sp. I use them on my standard jerk bait rod MHM rated 3/8 to 1oz. They are a different breed from standard deep diving jerk baits. They fish more like a crank bait than a jerk bait. I found they work better with straight pulls or rod sweeps then typical sharp jerks or twitches. Here is a link that might help you.
https://www.optimumbaits.com/pumping-an ... ll-130-sf/
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Re: Trying Sumthin New in Jerkbaits

Post by goldrod » Sat Dec 11, 2021 3:31 pm

And thank You
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