LIVETARGET Lures

Rainbow Smelt Jerkbait Deep Dive

$14.99

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Description

Rainbow Smelt are common forage to Northern game fish such as Walleye, Salmon, Trout, and Smallmouth Bass. Smelt are mostly found in Northern reservoirs and in and around the Great Lakes.The Jerkbait hosts a weight transfer, suspends and has a deep ‘knock’ sound. It is available in shallow and deep dive models and is ideal for casting or trolling. Also available in shallow dive models: https://livetargetlures.com/products/rainbow-smelt-jerkbait

Specifications

Category

Jerkbaits

Sink Rate

suspending

Target Species

walleye, salmon-steelhead, trout, bass

Techniques

casting, trolling

Water Column

mid-depth

Action

erratic dart

Conditions

clear water, cold water, open water

Field Notes

Use this jerkbait around northern reservoirs and Great Lakes forage situations where rainbow smelt are present. It is designed for casting or trolling, and the suspending action plus deep knock make it useful for covering water and triggering reaction strikes from game fish. The deep-dive model is a better choice when fish are holding deeper or when you need to reach below the surface quickly.

Pros

  • Suspending profile can hold in the strike zone
  • Deep knock sound adds attraction
  • Works for both casting and trolling

Cons

  • Best suited to colder northern forage situations
  • Deep-diving version may be less versatile in very shallow water

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