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Rapala · Floating Jerkbaits
Rapala Husky Jerk 14, 5.5 in, Yellow Perch
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Options
Color: Yellow Perch
- Yellow Perch
- Helsinki Shad not in Size 10, 5.5-Inch
Size: Size 10
Length: 5.5-Inch
- 5.5-Inch
- Item weight
- 0.01 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 5.5 in floating jerkbait with a side-to-side walk that imitates an injured minnow.
The Husky Jerk 14 in Yellow Perch is a 5.5-inch jerkbait that suspends in the water and dives to about 8 feet. At 5/8 ounce, it fits anglers casting along shallow structure for perch, and it also suits trolling at the same depths.
Best for
- Pike and musky strikes on the surface
- Trout in clear water
- Cold water fishing
Skip if
- You target deep-diving fish
- You need heavy lures for distance casting
Strengths
- Floats at rest between jerks for prolonged strikes
- Thin profile imitates live minnow escape
- Versatile for different retrieve speeds
Trade-offs
- Light weight makes distance casting difficult in wind
- Floating design limits control in heavy current
- Lacks rattle or built-in vibration
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Pike & musky
- Bass
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | floating jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.01 oz |
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 8 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
- 8 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Helsinki Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Yellow PerchThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 | 5.5 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Color | Yellow Perch |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5.5 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 8 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Yellow Perch.
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