Jerk baits

keithdog · 04-12-14, 11:33 AM

Today, the market is FILLED with suspending jerk baits. There are of course floating jerk baits out there, but what I like best is a jerk bait that suspends momentarily and then slowly rises to the surface. That is a lure that I can't really seem to find. The best jerk bait hands down that I have is one I pulled off a log snag many years back. It is about 4-1/2 inches long, silver with black back and white belly, and made by the old Excaliber Company, not todays Xcaliber Co. It's called the Excaliber Minnow. On the side of the body is the signature Mark Sosin. I have no idea who that is, haha. I have caught a ton of fish on this bait and it shows on the lure as it is pretty chewed up. One aspect of this bait is that while it is a floating jerk bait, it doesn't rise to the surface as fast as most floaters, It's a slow rise. I certain that trait of the lure is what makes it so deadly. I'd like to find another bait that works like this, but am having one heck of a time finding one. I don't know the weight of the bait, but it casts easily. I'd say it is close to the weight of a Lucky Craft, but that's just a guess.
Anyways, does anyone have a suggestion for a jerk bait that has the qualities that I have described in this bait? A slow floater that casts easily that is between 4 and 5 inches?

OkobojiEagle · 04-12-14, 12:13 PM

#10 Rapala Flat Rap (add a suspend strip to the belly if you want its rise even slower)

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bassboogieman · 04-12-14, 12:19 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-MARK...item540754f11b

If you were serous - Mark Sosin had a fishing show a few years back, did a lot of salt water stuff. I found him a bit boorish though.

keithdog · 04-12-14, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassboogieman

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-MARK...item540754f11b

If you were serous - Mark Sosin had a fishing show a few years back, did a lot of salt water stuff. I found him a bit boorish though.

I'll be darn. There it is. Not sure I want to get into a bidding war for it and pay that much for it. That is cool though to see it on line. I don't have an Ebay account either. Never purchased anything from Ebay.

nobass · 04-12-14, 07:23 PM

MAN no dremmel or ebay account just how far up in ind. do you live

mikechell · 04-12-14, 10:06 PM

Rapala's Husky Jerks. Downsized the treble hooks one size and they'll slowly rise to the surface, just like you describe.

Tavery5 · 04-13-14, 02:42 PM

Megabass Vision 110 Silent Riser. A lot of anglers find that a suspending bait that rises and undesirable trait and will use wire, or other means to balance the bait to get it suspend nose down. If the rising action is working for you, most cheap suspending jerkbaits will do this because of poor suspending characteristics, and you would only need to add wire to the hooks or any other method to get the rise rate that you desire.
Try a RC STX or if available to you Academy H2O baits, both have some good qualities but IMHO do not suspend well and tend to rise a lot more than say a LC or Megabass.

Dave63 · 04-13-14, 06:30 PM

The cheapo's at Gander Mountain (name starts with an M. I can't remember it) do that.

keithdog · 04-14-14, 07:28 PM

I'll check into all that. Thanks fellas.

04-12-14, 07:23 PM	#5
nobass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: clarksville, tn, Posts: 1,690	MAN no dremmel or ebay account just how far up in ind. do you live __________________ the only easy day was yesterday

04-13-14, 02:42 PM	#7
Tavery5 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,427	Megabass Vision 110 Silent Riser. A lot of anglers find that a suspending bait that rises and undesirable trait and will use wire, or other means to balance the bait to get it suspend nose down. If the rising action is working for you, most cheap suspending jerkbaits will do this because of poor suspending characteristics, and you would only need to add wire to the hooks or any other method to get the rise rate that you desire. Try a RC STX or if available to you Academy H2O baits, both have some good qualities but IMHO do not suspend well and tend to rise a lot more than say a LC or Megabass. __________________ They call me Ishmael

04-13-14, 06:30 PM	#8
Dave63 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Farmersburg, IN Posts: 341	The cheapo's at Gander Mountain (name starts with an M. I can't remember it) do that. __________________ Tavery 5: The monkey does not discriminate

04-14-14, 07:28 PM	#9
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	I'll check into all that. Thanks fellas. __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

04-12-14, 11:33 AM	#1
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Jerk baits Today, the market is FILLED with suspending jerk baits. There are of course floating jerk baits out there, but what I like best is a jerk bait that suspends momentarily and then slowly rises to the surface. That is a lure that I can't really seem to find. The best jerk bait hands down that I have is one I pulled off a log snag many years back. It is about 4-1/2 inches long, silver with black back and white belly, and made by the old Excaliber Company, not todays Xcaliber Co. It's called the Excaliber Minnow. On the side of the body is the signature Mark Sosin. I have no idea who that is, haha. I have caught a ton of fish on this bait and it shows on the lure as it is pretty chewed up. One aspect of this bait is that while it is a floating jerk bait, it doesn't rise to the surface as fast as most floaters, It's a slow rise. I certain that trait of the lure is what makes it so deadly. I'd like to find another bait that works like this, but am having one heck of a time finding one. I don't know the weight of the bait, but it casts easily. I'd say it is close to the weight of a Lucky Craft, but that's just a guess. Anyways, does anyone have a suggestion for a jerk bait that has the qualities that I have described in this bait? A slow floater that casts easily that is between 4 and 5 inches? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Just one more cast, and then some! Last edited by keithdog; 04-12-14 at 11:41 AM.

04-12-14, 12:13 PM	#2
OkobojiEagle BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 270	#10 Rapala Flat Rap (add a suspend strip to the belly if you want its rise even slower) oe

04-12-14, 12:19 PM	#3
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-MARK...item540754f11b If you were serous - Mark Sosin had a fishing show a few years back, did a lot of salt water stuff. I found him a bit boorish though.

04-12-14, 10:06 PM	#6
mikechell BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 464	Rapala's Husky Jerks. Downsized the treble hooks one size and they'll slowly rise to the surface, just like you describe.

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