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Smithwick Suspending Super Rogue Jerkbait, 5 in, Clown

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Color: Clown8 colorsChange
Product dimensions
1 x 1 x 1 inches; 1 Pounds

Quick take

A 5 in suspending jerkbait that runs true on cast or troll and dives 6-10 feet when worked with a twitch-pause retrieve.

Best for

  • Bass fishing in spring when feeding on shad
  • Walleye on troll or twitch presentations
  • Striper and trout that feed on baitfish

Skip if

  • You fish in heavy weeds where jerkbaits snag
  • You want a lure that stays near the surface

Strengths

  • Counter-balance weight system stays behind the lure for long, accurate casts
  • Suspension means it pauses at the strike zone between twitches
  • Runs true whether cast or trolled
  • Works year-round on bass and walleye when they feed on shad-sized prey

Trade-offs

  • Treble hooks snag easily in weeds and wood
  • Requires active twitching to be effective
  • Large size suits only medium to large fish

Fishing fit

Water
  • Freshwater
  • Saltwater
Techniques
  • Casting
  • Trolling
Skill level
  • Intermediate

What can I catch with this?

  • Bass
  • Trout
  • Walleye
  • Striped bass

How deep and around what

It runs down to 7 ft, in the mid depth zone, along grass edges and rock.

  1. Surface
  2. Shallow (to 5 ft)
  3. Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
  4. Deep (12 to 25 ft)
  5. Very deep (over 25 ft)
Maximum diving depth
7 ft
Depth zone
  • Mid (5 to 12 ft)
Cover
  • Grass
  • Rock

How to choose a color and size

Color

Colors and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
Chrome/Black Back/Orange Belly, Chrome/Blue Back/Orange BellyStands out in stained or muddy water and in low light.
  • Stained
  • Muddy
  • Overcast
  • Low light
Chrome/Black BackFlashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water.
  • Clear
  • Stained
  • Bright
  • Overcast
  • Shad
Lazer CrawMatches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season.
  • Stained
  • Crawfish
Gold RogueFlashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days.
  • Stained
  • Overcast
  • Low light
Purple LuminescentShows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night.
  • Muddy
  • Low light
  • Night

Which one should I pick?

Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.

Versions of this product on this site
VersionLengthMaximum diving depthColorSuits
Smithwick Suspending Super Rogue Jerkbait, 5 in, Chrome/Black Back/Orange BellyLength:5 inMaximum diving depth:7 ftColor:Chrome/Black Back/Orange BellySuits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained and muddy water, bass, trout, walleye and striped bass
Smithwick Suspending Super Rogue Jerkbait, 5 in, ClownLength:5 inMaximum diving depth:7 ftColor:ClownSuits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), bass, trout, walleye and striped bass
Smithwick Suspending Super Rogue Jerkbait, 5 in, Gold RogueLength:5 inMaximum diving depth:7 ftColor:Gold RogueSuits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained water, bass, trout, walleye and striped bass
Smithwick Suspending Super Rogue Jerkbait, 5 in, Lazer CrawLength:5 inMaximum diving depth:7 ftColor:Lazer CrawSuits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained water, bass, trout, walleye and striped bass
Smithwick Suspending Super Rogue Jerkbait, 5 inLength:5 inMaximum diving depth:7 ftColor:Tiger RoanSuits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), bass, trout, walleye and striped 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

This version's specifications
Length5 in
Minimum diving depth6 ft
Maximum diving depth7 ft
BuoyancySuspending
ColorClown
Target speciesBass, Walleye, Striped bass and Trout

Common questions

How long is it?

It is 5 in long.

How deep does it run?

It runs to a maximum depth of 7 ft.

Does it float or sink?

It is a suspending lure.

What color is this version?

This version is Clown.

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