Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala Husky Jerk, 4 in, 3/8 oz
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- Item weight
- 18.14 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 4 in jointed jerkbait with wide swimming action for bass, walleye and pike in various water types.
The Husky Jerk 10 is a 4-inch suspending jerkbait that hangs in place when you pause it. It runs about 4 to 8 feet deep and carries a rattle chamber, which suits cold-water bass, pike and walleye. Cast it or troll it, and work it with pauses between twitches.
Best for
- Jerking and pausing in clear water
- Casting and trolling at any speed
- Triggering strikes from freshwater game fish
Skip if
- You need ultralight presentations
- You fish very heavy cover
Strengths
- Jointed body creates strong tail kick and wobble
- Perfectly balanced for casting or trolling at any speed
- Minnow profile works for multiple species
Trade-offs
- 4 in size requires confident rod work
- Wide action may spook fish on pressured water
- Requires heavier line for casting control
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Weight | 18.14 g |
| Depth | 4-8 ft |
| Hook | VMC black nickel size 6 |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Glass Pink Clown, Pink Tiger UVThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Blue Ghost, Glass Blue Minnow, Glass Clown, Glass Perch, Glass Purple Sunfire, Helsinki Ghost, Olive Ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Pure Chrome, Silver, Silver Blue, Tennessee Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green Tiger UV, Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Redfire Crawdad | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Black Wonderbread | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Pink Tiger UV |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
| Target species | Bass, Pike & musky and Walleye |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4 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 Pink Tiger UV.
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