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LUCKY CRAFT · Suspending Jerkbaits
Lucky Craft Lightning Pointer 98XR Jerkbait, 1/2 oz, 371 Bone Pro-Blue
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- Item weight
- 1.28 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 7.1 x 2.4 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 4-inch slow-sinking jerkbait designed to work the 6-7 foot zone where bass and walleye suspend over structure.
The Lightning Pointer 98XR in 371 Bone Pro-Blue is a 4-inch, half-ounce jerkbait that sinks slowly through the 6 to 7 foot range. Internal brass weighting keeps its center of gravity low, and it carries two #4 treble hooks. It suits bass and walleye anglers who like a twitch-and-pause retrieve.
Best for
- Walleye and bass over deep points and ledges
- Twitch-pause presentations in open water
- Pressured lakes where natural colors work best
Skip if
- You need shallow topwater action
- You fish heavily weeded areas
Strengths
- Weighted transfer system aids long casting distance
- Slow sink and erratic slash action trigger aggressive strikes
- Hand-painted finish provides realistic detail
Trade-offs
- Requires precise twitch-pause retrieve technique
- Slow sink means lure depth depends on pause time
- Small trebles lose bigger fish in vegetation
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Drop shot
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs down to 7 ft, in the mid depth zone, along grass edges and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 7 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 250 Chartreuse Shad | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| 238 Ghost Minnow | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| 183 Pearl Threadfin Shad, 371 Bone Pro-BlueThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| 179 Flake Flake Golden Sexy Minnow | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| 052 Aurora Black | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Craft Lightning Pointer 98XR Jerkbait, 1/2 oz, 052 Aurora Black | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:4 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:052 Aurora Black | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), muddy water, bass and walleye |
| Lucky Craft Lightning Pointer 98XR Jerkbait, 1/2 oz, 238 Ghost Minnow | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:4 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:238 Ghost Minnow | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water, bass and walleye |
| Lucky Craft Lightning Pointer 98XR, 1/2 oz, BE Gill | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:4 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:269 BE Gill | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water, bass and walleye |
| Lucky Craft Lightning Pointer 98XR Jerkbait, 1/2 oz, 371 Bone Pro-Blue | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:4 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:371 Bone Pro-Blue | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
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 | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 7 ft |
| Buoyancy | Slow sinking |
| Hook size | #4 |
| Color | 371 Bone Pro-Blue |
| Color family | White |
| Target species | Bass and Walleye |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 7 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a slow sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is 371 Bone Pro-Blue.
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