6 photos
LUCKY CRAFT · Suspending Jerkbaits
Lucky Craft Pointer Jerkbait, 3 in, 250 Chartreuse Shad
Check price on AmazonAs an Amazon Associate First Cast Fishing earns a commission when you buy through links on this site, at no extra cost to you.
Options
- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 0.06 x 0.02 x 0.01 inches
Quick take
A 2 1/2 in compact jerkbait that suspends at 3-4 feet for finesse applications in clear water.
The Pointer 78SP is a 3-inch jerkbait that suspends between about 4 and 5 feet, keeping it in the upper water column for bass and trout. Its 3/8-ounce body adds casting weight to a small lure, and it carries #6 treble hooks. The chartreuse shad finish is a bright option for anglers who want a visible bait.
Best for
- Finesse jerkbait presentations
- Shallow water where bass aren't actively feeding
- Slow pause and jerk retrievals
Skip if
- You need to fish deep
- You want fast-moving lures
Strengths
- Compact size allows finesse control and light line
- Low center of balance creates wobble and vibration on pause
- Suspending design keeps lure in strike zone
Trade-offs
- Small profile limits casting distance
- Requires active rod work and precise technique
- Internal rattle may spook fish in clear water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 200 Yamame Orange Gold, 250 Chartreuse ShadThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
|
| 238 Ghost Minnow, 255 MS Ghost Wakasagi, 272 MS Ghost Minnow, 291 Aurora Ghost Wakasagi | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
|
| MS American Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
|
| 268 Pearl Ayu | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
|
| 806 Tiger Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
|
| 256 Aurora Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
|
| 052 Aurora Black, 303 Gorgeous Purple Chart Gill | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
|
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 | Maximum diving depth | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUCKY CRAFT Pointer 78SP, 2 1/2 in | Lure weight:3/16 oz | Length:2.5 in | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:Clear water |
| Lucky Craft Pointer Jerkbait, 291 Aurora Ghost Wakasagi | Lure weight:3/16 oz | Length:2.5 in | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:Clear water |
| Lucky Craft Pointer Jerkbait, 3 in, 238 Ghost Minnow | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:3 in | Hook size:#6 | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water, bass and trout |
| Lucky Craft Pointer Jerkbait, 3 in, 250 Chartreuse Shad | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:3 in | Hook size:#6 | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | 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 | 250 Chartreuse Shad |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
| 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 250 Chartreuse Shad.
Updated