Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala Husky Jerk 08 Suspending Jerkbait, Baby Bass, 3.125 in
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- Item weight
- 6 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A suspending jerkbait with loud rattles that runs straight and can be cast or trolled at any speed.
The Husky Jerk 08 is a 3 1/8 inch suspending jerkbait in the Baby Bass pattern, weighing a quarter ounce. It holds a neutral depth down to about 6 feet and carries a rattle chamber for added sound. Anglers can cast it or troll it at varied speeds, a fit for bass fishing in cool water.
Best for
- Bass in clear water with jerkbait retrieve
- Trolling flats and structure
- Daytime fishing when visible lures attract strikes
Skip if
- You prefer silent lures in clear water
- You need to cast long distances into wind
Strengths
- Suspending action holds the lure at a constant depth between jerks
- Loud rattle chamber transmits sound waves to attract fish from distance
- Balanced design runs true on cast or troll at any speed
Trade-offs
- Baby Bass color is most effective for bass; other species less predictable
- Loud rattle can spook fish in very clear water if overused
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | suspending jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 6g |
| Hooks | 2 J-hooks |
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 down to 6 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
- 6 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
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 | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.125 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Baby Bass |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.125 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Baby Bass.
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