Smithwick · Jerkbaits
Smithwick Perfect 10 Rogue Jerkbait, 5.5 in, 5/8 oz
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- Item weight
- 17.87 g
- Product dimensions
- 5.5 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 5.5 in deep-diving jerkbait with internal tungsten ball that dives over 10 feet with erratic rogue roll action.
This Smithwick Perfect 10 Rogue in Golden Shiner is a 5.5-inch jerkbait that weighs 5/8 ounce and suspends in the water. It dives to about 12 feet when twitched, and its tungsten weights give a low thump and extra casting distance. The Golden Shiner finish suits anglers working bass around baitfish.
Best for
- Deep-water bass in clear lakes
- Cold or lethargic fish that respond to erratic action
- Fishing semi-transparent colors in clear water
Skip if
- You fish shallow water under 10 feet
- You need a topwater or shallow-running lure
Strengths
- Dives over 10 feet deep with innovative bill design
- Internal tungsten ball creates distinctive thump and longer casts
- Semi-transparent colors with flash yet look lifelike up close
Trade-offs
- Deep-diving design limits shallow-water use
- Jerkbaits require active jerking technique, not steady retrieve
- Erratic action makes them less forgiving for tired anglers
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.5 in |
| Weight | 5/8 oz |
| Dive depth | 10+ ft |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
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 12 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
- 12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome Black Blue/Orange Belly, Chrome/Blue Back/Orange Belly, Lemon Lime Crush | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Blue Herring, Emerald Shiner, Golden ShinerThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Gold Rogue, Table Rock Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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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 | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithwick Perfect 10 Rogue Jerkbait, 5/8 oz, Chrome/Blue Back/Orange Belly | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:5.5 in | Maximum diving depth:12 ft | Color:Chrome/Blue Back/Orange Belly | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained and muddy water, bass |
| Smithwick Perfect 10 Rogue Jerkbait, 5/8 oz, Clown | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:5.5 in | Maximum diving depth:12 ft | Color:Clown | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), bass |
| Smithwick Perfect 10 Rogue Jerkbait, 5/8 oz, Gold Rogue | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:5.5 in | Maximum diving depth:12 ft | Color:Gold Rogue | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained water, bass |
| Smithwick Perfect 10 Rogue Jerkbait, 5.5 in, 5/8 oz | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:5.5 in | Maximum diving depth:12 ft | Color:Golden Shiner | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass |
| Smithwick Perfect 10 Rogue Jerkbait, 5/8 oz, Juice | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:5.5 in | Maximum diving depth:12 ft | Color:Juice | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), bass |
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 | 12 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Color | Golden Shiner |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass |
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 12 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Golden Shiner.
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