Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala Husky Jerk 14, Glass Minnow, Suspending
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A perfectly balanced 5.5-inch jerkbait that suspends and runs true on steady retrieves or erratic jerks, with loud rattles.
The Rapala Husky Jerk 14 in glass minnow is a 5½-inch, five-eighths-ounce jerkbait that suspends in the water at neutral buoyancy. Its rattle chamber gives off a loud sound, and it casts a long way or trolls at a range of speeds while still swimming straight. Anglers reach for it when they want a lure that runs 4 to 8 feet down and comes with three size 4 treble hooks already attached.
Best for
- Working jerkbaits with a rhythmic pause-and-jerk cadence
- Clear water where fish can track exact lure position
- Trout in streams and panfish in ponds
Skip if
- You fish fast-moving water where lure contact matters more than action
- You prefer topwater baits that stay on the surface
Strengths
- Rattle chamber transmits loud sound through water
- Suspends at rest for reaction strikes during the pause
- Balanced design casts far and runs straight
Trade-offs
- Can run shallow and snag if jerked into cover
- Treble hooks can foul in dense weeds
- Loud rattle may spook fish in clear, shallow water
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Hook | Treble hooks |
| Pattern | Glass minnow |
Facts
| Lure weight | 5/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.5 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Glass Minnow |
| Color family | Translucent |
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 Glass Minnow.
When and where to fish it
Its see-through pattern suits clear water in bright light.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
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 see-through pattern imitates minnows.
- Minnow
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.
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