Catching More Bass with a Red Jerkbait

I honestly can't remember the last time I headed to the lake in early March without tying on a red jerkbait. It's just one of those things that becomes a permanent fixture on my casting deck once the water temperature starts creeping up from the winter lows. If you've spent any time on the water during the pre-spawn, you've probably seen guys hauling in big bags of fish using this exact setup, and it's not just a coincidence or a localized trend. ...

March 1, 2026 · 6 min · Bieniek Ash