Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala Husky Jerk 14 Fishing Lure, Suspending
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Options
Color: Silver
Other options
- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Suspending jerkbait with loud rattle and true-running action for bass on every retrieve speed.
This Husky Jerk 14 in Glass Minnow is a suspending jerkbait with a rattle chamber, so it can hold its depth during pauses and draw attention with sound. It runs at 4 to 8 feet and works for both casting and trolling. The glass minnow finish offers a natural baitfish look.
Best for
- Bass fishing in lakes and reservoirs
- Casting or trolling at various speeds
- Situations where fish are cruising mid-water
Skip if
- You prefer surface topwater lures
- You fish streams
Strengths
- Suspends at rest to trigger strikes from neutral fish
- Loud rattle attracts attention from distance
- Runs true with minimal tuning
Trade-offs
- Metallic patterns may spook fish in clear water
- Jerkbaits require more active rod work than other lures
- Glass patterns have multiple color options
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- 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
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Glass Blue Minnow | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Silver, Silver/BlueThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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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 | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Husky Jerk 14 Jerkbait, 5.5 in, Firetiger | Length:5.5 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Firetiger | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained and muddy water |
| Rapala Husky Jerk 14 Fishing Lure, Suspending | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Silver | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water |
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
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 8 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
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