I have started using silent jerkbaits in gin clear northern smallmouth lakes for the last 4 years or so. I only know of two brands and models that make a true suspending silent jerkbait with no rattles or weight transfer systems. No rattle floating jerkbaits with a ton of lead added just aren't the same action wise. Great tip.
Last season whipped out an old floating rapala twice during tournaments& each time got a fish or two in a relatively short time with a surface- oriented retreive.
Burn silent traps against and laterally up current. Gets me pig smallie this time of year. Now this is in rivers in PA, WV, MD, DE Haven’t tried across the country Kills in the Susquehanna for me
As for jerking, the Finisher and the BR are virtually identical. The BR can be fished in more applications such as bottom contact as a jig or as a hover bait. The Finisher on the other hand, has more drawing power b/c of the flash and randomized action given that you know how to make it not snag itself.
Yes, I have been using silent crank baits almost totally for at least 12 years, the exception is very dirty (muddy) water. About seven years ago I started purchasing silent Jerkbaits, my first one was Elegy Bone ( the very best color ever) by Megabass. I fish silent baits most of the time and I don't see any difference between silent and rattling baits. .
Good video Matt, in socal, I rarely get bit on anything other than a silent bait. All lakes here are mostly clear to gin clear and lots of pressure. Thanks for the excellent content. Blessings
I’ve always thrown jerkbaits year round and had great success. The regular 110 line was the only silent version megabass made. Which sucks when they are biting a plus 1 or xnanahan that doesn’t have a silent version. But how silent can they really be with the hooks banging into the bait and the knock of the weight transfer? I think it’s more the sound than anything else. Just it putting off less sound is something different for the fish. It’s kinda of like a buzz bait without that squeal your not catching anything. Sometimes unique sounds is enough to trigger strikes I’ve played around with it for years with varying degrees of success. It seems to me the deeper more finesse baits have been the hot ticket as of late.
I won't even throw a full sized jerkbait with rattles anymore. My whole jerkbait case of provokes and visions mostly are 90% silent ones these days. Just because like you said, you don't hardly get fish to commit anymore on noisy ones. But my real jerkbait secret is that I have downsized them, dramatically. I've started using really small almost bfs style jerkbaits and throwing them on spinning gear mostly. I've started using the vision 95's, the x nanahan, the 2 hook lucky craft, the lil duo rozante shad, etc. And then the other part of my jerkbait secret is that I've been experimenting with different "suspending" crankbaits and using them like jerkbaits. A really kinda hidden bait I don't hardly see anyone use is the megabass IxI type 3, and the flap slap. The IxI was originally supposed to be a crankbait, but it suspends and its got a really unique shad shaped body that they don't see often. you can fish it like a jerkbait and it flashes and rolls, it's really cool. And then you can also crank rock with it but I prefer the IxI TX deep diver to crank rock..... it slaps, smallmouth destroy it.
I am for sure experiencing this but I noticed this happening about a year ago on my lakes that's why I switch to crank baits without sound I didn't think of getting a jerkbait without sound I need to try that
I agree with you Matt. Silent baits are better. Especially a plastic worm. I would like to know your thoughts on replacing Lead material rattles for Plastic rattles within a lures body? Please give me your feedback. Thanks.👍👍
🍺For me use JERKBAIT sound in murky water, rough water, low light situations, around feeding bass, around thick cover/grass and always in the rain. Silent in clear water, blue bird calm, open water with minimal cover and or when you need to generate a reaction bite because the bass are not actively feeding. You need to surprise the bass🤠.
I definitely agree the same thing happens with any bait that makes sound or puts off vibration... it seems like under certain conditions you want your bait to be as quiet as possible. Side note those hooks that come on the Stunna are freaking ridiculous. I just started playing around with those and right out the package i almost couldn't put it down on my work bench because the hooks kept catching on my hands. Im assuming those are the fusion hooks?? I ordered some in bigger sizes to check them out because i was impressed. Great video as always keepem coming brother!!!
Do you rember an old video that you teached us to make a lipless crankbait silent? Do you think that would work on a jerkbait to make It silent? Thank you man, and greetings from a brazilian subscriber!
Hey Matt What’s with all the women’s comments showing their pictures as “below the belt,above the knee” pictures. Are you sure they know you’re talking about “jerk” bait fishing? Lol
@@MattStefanFishing In general, The only thing worse than a noisy jerk bait is a noisy entry. I see fish at 40 ft deep leave with a noisy splash sometimes.
Bass are getting conditioned to lure sound, motors, presentation styles, nearly everything. Lately I’ve had a little luck rigging plastics in nonconventional colors and in nonconventional ways. We’re only slightly smarter than bass but use the edge and be creative.
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Absolutely Matt, our fish are so pressured, I've been using Silent Baits For Years, Crankbaits and Jerkbaits
Good stuff!
It’s definitely happening. Great stuff as always Matt
Appreciate it!
I have started using silent jerkbaits in gin clear northern smallmouth lakes for the last 4 years or so. I only know of two brands and models that make a true suspending silent jerkbait with no rattles or weight transfer systems. No rattle floating jerkbaits with a ton of lead added just aren't the same action wise. Great tip.
Thanks for sharing
Last season whipped out an old floating rapala twice during tournaments& each time got a fish or two in a relatively short time with a surface- oriented retreive.
Sounds good
I’ve found the same thing about traps. Started using silent ones and got bit a lot more
Burn silent traps against and laterally up current. Gets me pig smallie this time of year. Now this is in rivers in PA, WV, MD, DE Haven’t tried across the country Kills in the Susquehanna for me
@@rodlinvon-hugenstine5142 I wish we had smallies down in Florida but same concept. I really think fish get conditioned to noise as well
Agreeed
Thanks Matt. Good advice because I don't recall getting any small bass on a spoonbill rebel and i still throw them at certain lakes
Good stuff!
As for jerking, the Finisher and the BR are virtually identical. The BR can be fished in more applications such as bottom contact as a jig or as a hover bait. The Finisher on the other hand, has more drawing power b/c of the flash and randomized action given that you know how to make it not snag itself.
I love the finisher
Yes, I have been using silent crank baits almost totally for at least 12 years, the exception is very dirty (muddy) water. About seven years ago I started purchasing silent Jerkbaits, my first one was Elegy Bone ( the very best color ever) by Megabass. I fish silent baits most of the time and I don't see any difference between silent and rattling baits.
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Good to know!
❤ try that pointer 95 silent. It has a tall profile, its amazing 👏
I'll check it out!
Good video Matt, in socal, I rarely get bit on anything other than a silent bait. All lakes here are mostly clear to gin clear and lots of pressure. Thanks for the excellent content. Blessings
Thanks for sharing
I’ve always thrown jerkbaits year round and had great success. The regular 110 line was the only silent version megabass made. Which sucks when they are biting a plus 1 or xnanahan that doesn’t have a silent version. But how silent can they really be with the hooks banging into the bait and the knock of the weight transfer? I think it’s more the sound than anything else. Just it putting off less sound is something different for the fish. It’s kinda of like a buzz bait without that squeal your not catching anything. Sometimes unique sounds is enough to trigger strikes I’ve played around with it for years with varying degrees of success. It seems to me the deeper more finesse baits have been the hot ticket as of late.
There’s always some sound
The only crankbaits I really throw now are the rapala DT crank baits
good cranks!
I won't even throw a full sized jerkbait with rattles anymore. My whole jerkbait case of provokes and visions mostly are 90% silent ones these days. Just because like you said, you don't hardly get fish to commit anymore on noisy ones.
But my real jerkbait secret is that I have downsized them, dramatically. I've started using really small almost bfs style jerkbaits and throwing them on spinning gear mostly. I've started using the vision 95's, the x nanahan, the 2 hook lucky craft, the lil duo rozante shad, etc. And then the other part of my jerkbait secret is that I've been experimenting with different "suspending" crankbaits and using them like jerkbaits. A really kinda hidden bait I don't hardly see anyone use is the megabass IxI type 3, and the flap slap. The IxI was originally supposed to be a crankbait, but it suspends and its got a really unique shad shaped body that they don't see often. you can fish it like a jerkbait and it flashes and rolls, it's really cool. And then you can also crank rock with it but I prefer the IxI TX deep diver to crank rock..... it slaps, smallmouth destroy it.
thanks for sharing
Idk about numbers but ive found that a silent squarebill tends to get the bigger bite than the ones with rattles when fishing for smallmouth
Thanks for sharing
Thanks Matt, without a doubt time are changing.
Yep
I am for sure experiencing this but I noticed this happening about a year ago on my lakes that's why I switch to crank baits without sound I didn't think of getting a jerkbait without sound I need to try that
thanks for sharing!
Secret???? Could have sworn I just watched a video of a pro named Matt Stefan tell me about this!? :D Thanks as always, Matt
That was me
Went silent 2 years ago ! Game changer! Lite line!
Awesome
I agree with you Matt. Silent baits are better. Especially a plastic worm.
I would like to know your thoughts on replacing Lead material rattles for Plastic rattles within a lures body?
Please give me your feedback. Thanks.👍👍
Changes the whole makeup of the bait
🍺For me use JERKBAIT sound in murky water, rough water, low light situations, around feeding bass, around thick cover/grass and always in the rain. Silent in clear water, blue bird calm, open water with minimal cover and or when you need to generate a reaction bite because the bass are not actively feeding. You need to surprise the bass🤠.
Exactly !!!!!
I think you just summed it up perfectly
I definitely agree the same thing happens with any bait that makes sound or puts off vibration... it seems like under certain conditions you want your bait to be as quiet as possible.
Side note those hooks that come on the Stunna are freaking ridiculous. I just started playing around with those and right out the package i almost couldn't put it down on my work bench because the hooks kept catching on my hands. Im assuming those are the fusion hooks?? I ordered some in bigger sizes to check them out because i was impressed. Great video as always keepem coming brother!!!
The Stunna is a great Jerkbait
I've been inside tackle shops that have less gear than what you have inside that room haha. Thanks for the tip 👌
Haha
Yes. Good stuff. Thanks Matt
Glad you enjoyed it
For bass i agree but ive noticed opposite results fishing for walleye
Thanks for sharing
Makes sense after awhile these bass must pick up on certain sounding ticks rattles etc.
Agreed
Couldnt say if they work any better or not becuz i rarely throw them i do most my fishing at night so i do prefer knocks and rattles
Interesting
No doubt about it, Strike King KVD Elite 300 series can double the production in all waters
Thanks for sharing
Being a night fisherman pun intended for 40 years when the moon is up I always use silent baits👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for sharing
I really grown to love and rely on the Berkley Stunna
Me too
Do you rember an old video that you teached us to make a lipless crankbait silent? Do you think that would work on a jerkbait to make It silent? Thank you man, and greetings from a brazilian subscriber!
Yes it would work but be careful to not add to much weight or off balance the jerkbait
@@MattStefanFishing Do you think it would add to much weight by adding super glue? Thanks again
Osp high cut is an excellent silent jerkbait its also a bit smaller 2 3/4 small mouth killer give it a try
I’ll give it a try
Why i decided early in year to start throwing no rattle cranks don't have any jerk bait without but yea
Thanks for sharing
I like what you did with that title I had to chuckle
haha
Love timber lures predominately silent 🤫
Thanks for sharing
IMO silent is better on pressured water's
Thanks for sharing
I hardly ever use sound because it is so easy for fish to become conditioned to it.
Thanks for sharing
Megabass all day and all night
Thanks for sharing
Hey Matt What’s with all the women’s comments showing their pictures as “below the belt,above the knee” pictures. Are you sure they know you’re talking about “jerk” bait fishing? Lol
haha
a drill, some super glue and epoxy.
Yep but be careful to not add to much weight
@@MattStefanFishing In general, The only thing worse than a noisy jerk bait is a noisy entry. I see fish at 40 ft deep leave with a noisy splash sometimes.
Bass are getting conditioned to lure sound, motors, presentation styles, nearly everything. Lately I’ve had a little luck rigging plastics in nonconventional colors and in nonconventional ways. We’re only slightly smarter than bass but use the edge and be creative.
Couldn't agree more!
👍👍👍
Thanks