Jerk vs. Shrimp Lure Contest [Post Cold Front Edition]
- By: Luke Simonds
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- Found In: Product Reviews, Fishing Tips, Lure Reviews, Shrimp Lures, Lure Experiments
This new jerk vs. shrimp lure contest performed right after a late Feb cold front reveals insightful results for anyone who is eager to know which specific lure and/or color is best to use.
For many years, I thought that fish wouldn’t eat well after cold fronts even if they are early spring.
But it turns out that I was simply using the wrong lures and fishing the wrong spots.
Over time, I finally learned that those same conditions actually make fish behavior more predictable, and they absolutely will eat if presented with a good offering.
In this video, you’ll see what really matters for catching fish post cold front… even with a loud dog on the boat the whole time.
Featured Gear:
Jerk Lure Setup:
- Rod: Slot Machine – 7’6″ Medium
- Reel: Otis 2500
- Lure: Tweaker (terd ferguson color)
- Rigging: Round Eye 1/4 oz Jighead (2/0 hook)
- Mainline: 8 lb J-Braid 8 Grand
- Leader: 15 lb Ande mono with 30 lb Ande mono bite tippet
Shrimp Lure Setup:
- Rod: Slot Machine – 7’6″ Medium
- Reel: Otis 2500
- Lure: Prawn USA Junior (natural color).
- Rigging: Hoss Weedless Round Eye 1/4 oz Jighead (3/0 hook)
- Mainline: 8 lb J-Braid 8 Grand
- Leader: 15 lb Ande mono with 30 lb Ande mono bite tippet
Spot Finding Software:
- Smart Fishing Spots (by far the best mapping system for finding great fishing spots)
Final Thoughts
Cold fronts most often force fish into tighter quarters, so spot selection is more crucial than ever since most of the water is void of fish.
Those who can find the spots where fish move to in order to avoid being too cold will be catching the most fish regardless of which lures/baits are used.
This trip was a good reminder that our focus needs to be on finding the fish without worrying much about minute details about which lure is used.
These 2 different lure molds in different colors had very similar results… the biggest factor by far was to have a few spots lined up based on the conditions knowing that at least 1 should be holding a good amount of fish.
And the Smart Fishing Spots software is by far the best way to easily find good spots since it has high-resolution satellite maps along with 1-foot contour layers so that you can find both shallow and deep spots for catching redfish, seatrout, snook, and/or flounder.
IMPORTANT REMINDER
The 2 core benefits we promise to Insider Club members is to be able to find and catch fish easier than ever before while saving money on fishing equipment.
So I am including links to the quickest ways to achieve each:
1) Finding Fish System
2) Insider Club’s Group Discounts
Related categories:
STOP WASTING TIME ON THE WATER!
Do what the “SMART ANGLERS” are doing and join the Insider Club.
Here’s what you’ll receive today when you join:
- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish ever trip
- Weekly “spot dissection” videos that walk you through all the best spots in your area
- Exclusive fishing tips from the PROS you can’t find anywhere else
- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
STOP WASTING TIME ON THE WATER!
Do what the “SMART ANGLERS” are doing and join the Insider Club.
Here’s what you’ll receive today when you join:
- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish every trip
- Weekly “spot dissection” videos that walk you through all the best spots in your area
- Exclusive fishing tips from the PROS you can’t find anywhere else
- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
I LOOOOOOVVVVEEEE DOGS they are hilarious in what they do like little children with fur Otis looks like a lab because of the tail where as golden retrievers have a much fluffyer fur coat and my pup she is much smaller a shitzu westy terrier mixed breed who is now 13 years old but is still plenty active for her age and is actually opposite of Otis Emma my pups name gets scared when ever I hook a fish and whines that is until I get it into the boat then she wants to smell it anyways Luke you being a dog loving man I know understands how they bring so much joy into our lives and as far as fishing goes at least here in northeast fl jacksonville area where I fish but now live in middleburg the forecast is predicting in the long forecast for this month in Florida to be warmer then normal so im pretty sure all the cold fronts are gone for the year I just hope we get the much needed rain we need so much and if and when we do im sure the fishing will be fantastic thanks for the very amusing but informative info as usual Luke and all you do😉👍
Nice trout! Happy Birthday Otis!