Winter Jerkbait Tricks You Need to Know | Bass Fishing

Tips N Tricks January 8, 2026 5 views

Most anglers use suspending jerkbaits in winter — but what do you do when bass slide deeper than your bait can reach? In this video, Glenn May breaks down multiple proven ways to get jerkbaits down to 15, 20, even 50+ feet so you can keep catching bass all winter long.

You’ll learn when to use sinking jerkbaits, how to tune suspending baits with weight strips and upgraded hooks, and the highly effective (and rarely talked about) Carolina-rig jerkbait technique that consistently catches deep-winter bass.

Glenn also covers rod, reel, and line choices, color selection, cadence, and how to adjust for changing water density so your bait sinks exactly how you want it to.

If you love jerkbait fishing and want to unlock an entirely new depth zone this winter, this is a must-watch.

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Chapters
0:00 – Why winter jerkbaits shine near bridge pilings & steep banks
0:38 – The deeper-than-12 ft problem in cold water
0:59 – Using sinking jerkbaits
1:36 – Tuning sink rate
2:48 – The secret: Carolina-rigging a floating jerkbait
5:43 – Sinking jerkbait cadence & retrieve
6:43 – Rod, reel & line setup
8:07 – Natural vs bright jerkbait colors: When each works

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