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Buster Jerk ® – Shallow

$249

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Description

The Buster Jerk Shallow is an extremely versatile pike catching lure. It is the easiest and best glider out there. A deadly side-side action with a hot belly flash characterizes the iconic action of the Original Buster Jerk. This is a great lure to fish as a jerkbait, rip it as a twitchbait, straight retrieve or troll. Give Buster Jerk Shallow a pause to slowly rise. Works any time of the season and countless trophy fish has been caught on the Buster Jerk Shallow! Features high grade hardware and trebles. Size #2/0 trebles. Lead free. Floating. Runs 0,5-2 meters. 15cm. 66g.

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Pike, Musky, Pike & Musky
Presentation
Variable, 1.64-6.56 ft, Side To Side Glider With Hot Belly Flash; Jerk/pause For Slow Rise, Floating (pause Slowly Rises)
Techniques
Jerkbaiting, Trolling, Casting
Conditions
Open Water, Clear Water, Dirty Water
Size5.91 in (150 mm), 2.33 oz (66 g)
SeasonYear Round
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

Cast or troll the Buster Jerk Shallow and use short jerks/twitches to trigger its side-to-side gliding action. Vary the retrieve speed and add pauses so it slowly rises, which can draw strikes from pike in shallow water.

Pros

  • Highly versatile: jerk, twitch, straight retrieve, or troll
  • Gliding side-to-side action with flash
  • Floating lure with a slow-rise pause behavior
  • High-grade hardware and trebles

Cons

  • Treble hooks can snag in heavy cover
  • Shallow running range limits use in deep water

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