LUCKY CRAFT · Suspending Jerkbaits
Lucky Craft Pointer 78SP, 3 in, Suspending
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- Item weight
- 9.2 g
- Product dimensions
- 3 x 0.2 x 0.2 inches
Quick take
A 3 in suspending jerkbait that holds depth when paused and performs walk-the-dog action for bass and trout.
The Pointer 78SP in Laser Rainbow Trout is a 3-inch suspending jerkbait with a trout-style finish. It hangs at 4 to 5 feet when paused, which suits twitch-and-pause work for bass and trout. Two treble hooks and internal brass weights give it a wobble when the retrieve stops.
Best for
- Clear water where fish see detailed action
- Tournament bass fishing in lakes
- Erratic twitching presentations on pressured bass
Skip if
- You need a lure that floats after each retrieve
- You fish in heavy weeds or timber
Strengths
- Precision suspending action triggers bites from neutral fish
- Sharp treble hooks from a quality manufacturer
- Walk-the-dog motion mimics dying baitfish perfectly
Trade-offs
- 3 inch size limits use on structure without snagging
- Requires active rod work, not a cast-and-crank lure
- More complex to fish than crankbaits for beginners
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Suspending depth | 4-5 ft |
| Hooks | Treble #6 |
| Weight | 9.2 g |
| Available colors | 58+ |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs to 5 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
- 5 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 085 Zebra Lime Chart, 172 Sexy Chartreuse Shad, 225 MS Ghost Chartreuse Shad, 252 Phantom Chartreuse Shad, 380 Silver Cheek Chartreuse Shad, 525 Sparkle Lens OB Phantom Chartreuse Shad Sakura, 580 MH Chartreuse Shad, 717 Ghost Pink Gold Sardine | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| 243 Ghost Black and Gold, 255 MS Ghost Wakasagi, 283 Silver Cheek Ghost Minnow, 291 Aurora Ghost Wakasagi, 410 MH Ghost Minnow, 489 MS Clear Lake Hitch, 535 MS Clear Water Shad, 538 NC Ghost Minnow, 553 Silver Cheek Clear Water Shad, 578 NC Clear Lake Hitch Sakura, 583 Ghost Minnow Sakura, 829 MS Ghost Ayu and 2 more | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| 192 MS Japan Shad, 254 MS MJ Herring - Aurora Wakasagi, 261 Table Rock Shad, 318 Gizzard Shad, 425 Live Threadfin Shad, 596 Silver Cheek Crystal Pro-Blue OB, 811 Live Striped Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| 183 Pearl Threadfin Shad, 268 Pearl Ayu, 371 Bone Pro-Blue, 445 French Pearl OB, 545 NC French Pearl Sakura, 812 Live Pearl Shad, 818 Live Pearl Wakasagi, 831 Pearl Wakasagi | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| 706 Laser Green Head Chart, 707 Green Glow, 806 Tiger Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| 426 Gold Threadfin Shad | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| 257 Aurora Pro-Blue, 325 Zebra Aurora Black, 352 Lens Aurora Black, 369 Crystal Pro-Blue, 559 MS North Pro-Blue, 569 Lens OB Crystal Pro-Blue Chart, 718 Charteuse Black Head, 823 Live Purple Chart Wakasagi | 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 Pointer 78SP Jerkbait, 252 Phantom Chartreuse Shad | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:3 in | Hook size:#6 | Color:252 Phantom Chartreuse Shad | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), stained and muddy water, bass and trout |
| Lucky Craft Pointer 78SP, 3 in, Suspending | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:3 in | Hook size:#6 | Color:276 Laser Rainbow Trout | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water, bass and trout |
| LUCKY CRAFT Pointer 78SP Jerkbait, 283 Silver Cheek Ghost Minnow | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:3 in | Hook size:#6 | Color:283 Silver Cheek Ghost Minnow | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water, bass and trout |
| LUCKY CRAFT Pointer 78SP Jerkbait, 717 Ghost Pink Gold Sardine | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:3 in | Hook size:#6 | Color:717 Ghost Pink Gold Sardine | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), stained and muddy water, bass and trout |
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 | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Hook size | #6 |
| Color | 276 Laser Rainbow Trout |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass and Trout |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 5 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is 276 Laser Rainbow Trout.
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