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American Smelt

$3.99 - $8.99

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Description

Size: 4 1/2 inch Deep Dive Model: Dives 16 - 20 feet Shallow Dive Model: Dives 2 feet Jerk-Bait Model: Dives Less than 1 foot (8 inches) Suspends when you stop cranking, enticing more hits Internal Rattles for added attraction Super Sharp hooks Jerk-Bait has great action when twitched Shaped like a realistic smelt Comes in 6 fish-catching colors: Silver/Purple; Silver, Gold, Silver/Chartreuse, Silver/Blue, Natural. The realistic shape & natural looking eyes of the American Smelt, triggers fish's natural instinct to bite. Enticing action attracts more fish and entices more hits! Great for both Freshwater and Saltwater game fish Snap on an American Smelt crankbait and get ready for a great day on the water!

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Inshore, Bass, Inshore Saltwater
Presentation
Variable, 0-20 ft, Deep Dive / Shallow Dive / Suspending Jerk Bait; Suspends When You Stop Cranking; Jerk Bait Twitches Well, Suspending
Techniques
Cranking, Jerkbaiting
Size4.5 in (114 mm)
WaterFresh & Salt

Field Notes

Use the jerk-bait model when you want a suspending lure that stays in the strike zone between twitches. Twitch the bait to trigger the erratic/darting action, then pause to let it suspend and entice follow-up hits. Works in both freshwater and saltwater when fish are holding mid-depth to shallow.

Pros

  • Suspends when you stop cranking for pause-and-wait bites
  • Internal rattles add attraction
  • Realistic smelt shape and natural-looking eyes
  • Multiple dive options (deep, shallow, and jerk-bait)
  • Super sharp hooks

Cons

  • Requires correct twitch/pause cadence to maximize suspending behavior
  • Hook-up performance depends on using the right retrieve speed and pauses

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