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Calissa Offshore Tackle · Suspending Jerkbaits
Calissa Offshore Tackle Inshore Jerkbait, 4.5 in, 5/8 oz
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4.5 in reinforced jerkbait with saltwater-grade hooks, rated for 1-2 ft depths, designed for inshore stripers and saltwater bass.
A 4.5-inch surf jerkbait in a Chrome Sardine finish, weighing 5/8 ounce. It swims shallow, in the top one to two feet of water, which suits working the surf line and inshore structure. Anglers chasing halibut, perch and striped bass from shore, or bass in fresh water, can throw it on a spinning outfit.
Best for
- Striped bass in shallow inshore flats
- Largemouth and smallmouth bass from shore
- California halibut and large perch
Skip if
- You fish weedy areas or heavy cover
- You need deep-diving action over 3 ft
Strengths
- Saltwater-grade hooks resist bending on large fish
- Reinforced body handles aggressive jerking
- Suspending jerkbait allows pause-and-dart presentations
Trade-offs
- Requires active jerking technique to fish effectively
- 1-2 ft depth limits use in deeper water
- Hooks may catch weed despite durability
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5/8 oz |
| Depth | 1-2 ft |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Striped bass
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs to 2 ft, in the shallow zone, over grass and around wood.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 2 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calissa Offshore Tackle Jerkbait, Anchovy | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:4.5 in | Maximum diving depth:2 ft | Color:Anchovy | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), bass and striped bass |
| Calissa Offshore Tackle Inshore Jerkbait, 4.5 in, 5/8 oz | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:4.5 in | Maximum diving depth:2 ft | Color:Chrome Sardine | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear and stained water, bass and striped bass |
| Calissa Offshore Tackle Jerkbait, Glow Sardine | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:4.5 in | Maximum diving depth:2 ft | Color:Glow Sardine | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), bass and striped bass |
| Calissa Offshore Tackle Jerkbait, 5 Pack | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:4.5 in | Maximum diving depth:2 ft | Color:— | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), bass and striped bass |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 5/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.5 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 2 ft |
| Color | Chrome Sardine |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass and Striped bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.5 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 2 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Chrome Sardine.
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