Astute anglers always look for new lures and techniques to trick fish into biting. Collegiate bass angler Nick Dumke hits the water with the Berkley Krej, which resembles a jerkbait in profile, but fishes much differently. While the Krej presents an appealing jerkbait appearance, its unique back-sliding action opens the door to several new applications, both with and without forward-facing sonar. Dumke discusses several ways he fishes the Krej. At the same time, he shares guidance on how not to fish this innovative bait.
TACKLE USED (retail links)
• BAIT – Berkley Krej: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/damKyW | Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/49pIRXM
• ROD – Abu Garcia Pro Series Casting Rod, 7′ Medium: Buy as Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/B06E5B | Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/4dQmIF8
• REEL – Abu Garcia Revo X Low Profile Baitcast Reel, 7:3:1: Buy at Bass Pro Shops | Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/3UYGsi7
• LINE – Berkley 100% Fluorocarbon, 10- pound: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/angvvq | Buy at Tackle Warehouse https://bit.ly/40TbpG8
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIC INSIGHTS
Fishing the Berkley Krej offers a unique advantage due to its versatility. Dumke demonstrates how to target bass around specific structure and cover elements with the Krej, then seamlessly target suspended fish on the next cast. Key tips include not overworking the bait, as too much rod work can deter bass. Instead, Dumke recommends gentle rod pops to mimic natural prey movements.
IMPORTANCE OF THE RIGHT GEAR
Like a jerkbait, the Krej can be fished in many ways, making it an excellent choice for forward-facing sonar practitioners. But it also excels without the use of forward-facing sonar, with Dumke highlighting the counting method to reach the target-specific depth. The Berkley Krej fishes well on a typical jerkbait rod. Dumke opts for a 12-pound fluorocarbon line paired with a medium-power, fast to moderate-fast rod.
ELECTRONICS & BOAT (retail links)
• TROLLING MOTOR – Minn Kota Ultrex QUEST, 112lb, 36V, 52″: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bit.ly/49npejB
• FISH FINDERS (bow stack) – Humminbird APEX 13 MEGA SI+ Fishfinder/Chartplotter: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/Vmx9gk
• FISH FINDER (console) – Humminbird APEX 16 CHIRP MEGA SI+: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/anrr3j
• 360 SONAR – Humminbird MEGA 360 Imaging: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/RyJvVy
• LIVE SONAR – Humminbird MEGA Live Imaging Transducer: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/MXa6eN
• MAPPING – Humminbird LakeMaster Premium VX Digital Map Chart Card (Great Lakes): Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/R516Ga | Buy at Humminbird https://wired2.fish/3uX11Oh
• BASS BOAT – Lund 2075 Pro-V Bass XS: Check out at Lund Boats https://bit.ly/3R1JOj6
• MOTOR – Mercury 250hp Pro XS: Check out at Mercury https://bit.ly/3PeIhVk
• BOW MOUNT – BeatDown Outdoors Ultimate Shorty Double Stack Sonar Mount: Buy at Bass Pro Shops https://bassproshops.vzck.net/vNJj0A
• BOW PLATE – BeatDown Outdoors Leveling Plate – Ranger R Boat: Check out at BD Outdoors https://bit.ly/4dMiqya
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
• SUN SHIRT – AFTCO Tactical Hooded LS Performance Shirt: Buy from AFTCO https://bit.ly/4bqslqU
• SUNGLASSES – Island Optics Angler Sunglasses: Buy from Island Optics https://bit.ly/4bm2Kzz
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this show that you only need FFS; to fish the bait … and the bait is can be any bait; kinda pathetic; if you don't need FFS then prove it and stop lying to people 😂😂😂
Bunch of whiny idiots in these comments, sheesh. You guys know that every single boat on the elite series tour has some version of FFS on their boat right? And guess what?!?!? ….theres always 1 winner each tourney. So you guys can play this Karen/Ken mindset game and not adapt and react, or you can get on the game that many of us have advanced onto within the past 4-7 years and start catching some fish, lol. Remember, FFS doesn’t catch fish, the angler catches the fish.
I never would have imagined 50 years ago that someday we’d be staring at little television screens all day long. Even when fishing.
Nice sharing ❤❤
…casts out and immediately looks down to his right. smh!
Musics to loud
Show me a bait that a person doesn't have to have a poaching box to catch fish.
Great information thank you