Explore our collection of 3-inch jerkbaits, designed to attract a variety of freshwater and saltwater fish. These versatile lures feature realistic finishes and lifelike movements, making them irresistible to predators. Perfect for both seasoned anglers and beginners, our jerkbaits are crafted for optimal casting distance and precision. With a range of colors and patterns, you can easily match the local forage and enhance your fishing experience. Upgrade your tackle box with these essential lures and increase your chances of landing the big catch!
$15.99-$21.99
buoyancy: suspending diving depth: 4- 6 ft. sound: silent hook size: 3 ... buoyancy: suspending diving depth: 3- 5 ft. sound: silent hook size: 6, 7 ... sxr08 length: 3 1/8
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Matticus3114
I fish freshwater, but am looking for good quality baits for bigger fish. Looks great can ’ t wait to use it.
5
Barefoot Petr
I use these lures in various sizes to troll for striped bass in the Chesapeake and they work very well. I use them in different sizes depending on the depth of the water, but the swimming action and rattle make are great for enticing fish to bite. They also have a good erratic action when cast and twitched on a slack line, which causes reaction strikes.
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termigator
I bought this specific color( pilchard) to mimic the greenies and they worked great. I was fishing for Spanish mackerel at Sebastian Inlet and casting next to people using Gotcha lures, silver spoons, and jigs and I was easily outfishing them. I was casting into the breeze and was still getting a decent distance thanks to the casting weights inside the X- Rap. I would recommend the X- Rap for anyone fishing for Spanish mackerel. In my experience, it also catches plenty of bluefish, but I would recommend changing the hooks out to 4X hooks. The hooks that come with the lure tends to bend too easily from the violent head shaking bluefish tend to do.
5
Arisjk
Great fishing “ plug ” for inshore fishing. Trouts snappers reds and snooks love it
5
Lodnarb
Bought these many times and glad I have, I will continue to do in the future
$15.99-$21.99
In my experience, it also catches plenty of bluefish, but I would recommend changing the hooks out to 4X hooks. ... I was casting into the breeze and was still getting a decent distance thanks to the casting weights inside the X-
5
Matticus3114
I fish freshwater, but am looking for good quality baits for bigger fish. Looks great can ’ t wait to use it.
5
Barefoot Petr
I use these lures in various sizes to troll for striped bass in the Chesapeake and they work very well. I use them in different sizes depending on the depth of the water, but the swimming action and rattle make are great for enticing fish to bite. They also have a good erratic action when cast and twitched on a slack line, which causes reaction strikes.
5
termigator
I bought this specific color( pilchard) to mimic the greenies and they worked great. I was fishing for Spanish mackerel at Sebastian Inlet and casting next to people using Gotcha lures, silver spoons, and jigs and I was easily outfishing them. I was casting into the breeze and was still getting a decent distance thanks to the casting weights inside the X- Rap. I would recommend the X- Rap for anyone fishing for Spanish mackerel. In my experience, it also catches plenty of bluefish, but I would recommend changing the hooks out to 4X hooks. The hooks that come with the lure tends to bend too easily from the violent head shaking bluefish tend to do.
5
Arisjk
Great fishing “ plug ” for inshore fishing. Trouts snappers reds and snooks love it
5
Lodnarb
Bought these many times and glad I have, I will continue to do in the future
$15.99-$21.99
Also works good for trolling shallow water as long as there is n't a lot of sea grass floating and that is the case with any trolling lure. ... This is a tackle box must have it is like a long A bomber but it has a little more action which allows you to fish it a little slower which can be a bonus...
5
Matticus3114
I fish freshwater, but am looking for good quality baits for bigger fish. Looks great can ’ t wait to use it.
5
Barefoot Petr
I use these lures in various sizes to troll for striped bass in the Chesapeake and they work very well. I use them in different sizes depending on the depth of the water, but the swimming action and rattle make are great for enticing fish to bite. They also have a good erratic action when cast and twitched on a slack line, which causes reaction strikes.
5
termigator
I bought this specific color( pilchard) to mimic the greenies and they worked great. I was fishing for Spanish mackerel at Sebastian Inlet and casting next to people using Gotcha lures, silver spoons, and jigs and I was easily outfishing them. I was casting into the breeze and was still getting a decent distance thanks to the casting weights inside the X- Rap. I would recommend the X- Rap for anyone fishing for Spanish mackerel. In my experience, it also catches plenty of bluefish, but I would recommend changing the hooks out to 4X hooks. The hooks that come with the lure tends to bend too easily from the violent head shaking bluefish tend to do.
5
Arisjk
Great fishing “ plug ” for inshore fishing. Trouts snappers reds and snooks love it
5
Lodnarb
Bought these many times and glad I have, I will continue to do in the future
$15.99-$21.99
They all seem to work well in shallow water( 4'- 8'). ... If you need a deeper diving plug there are other Rapala's however the X- Rap is the most life like looking in my
5
Matticus3114
I fish freshwater, but am looking for good quality baits for bigger fish. Looks great can ’ t wait to use it.
5
Barefoot Petr
I use these lures in various sizes to troll for striped bass in the Chesapeake and they work very well. I use them in different sizes depending on the depth of the water, but the swimming action and rattle make are great for enticing fish to bite. They also have a good erratic action when cast and twitched on a slack line, which causes reaction strikes.
5
termigator
I bought this specific color( pilchard) to mimic the greenies and they worked great. I was fishing for Spanish mackerel at Sebastian Inlet and casting next to people using Gotcha lures, silver spoons, and jigs and I was easily outfishing them. I was casting into the breeze and was still getting a decent distance thanks to the casting weights inside the X- Rap. I would recommend the X- Rap for anyone fishing for Spanish mackerel. In my experience, it also catches plenty of bluefish, but I would recommend changing the hooks out to 4X hooks. The hooks that come with the lure tends to bend too easily from the violent head shaking bluefish tend to do.
5
Arisjk
Great fishing “ plug ” for inshore fishing. Trouts snappers reds and snooks love it
5
Lodnarb
Bought these many times and glad I have, I will continue to do in the future
$15.99-$21.99
I use them in different sizes depending on the depth of the water, but the swimming action and rattle make are great for enticing fish to bite. ... Swim great, and hold up to
5
Matticus3114
I fish freshwater, but am looking for good quality baits for bigger fish. Looks great can ’ t wait to use it.
5
Barefoot Petr
I use these lures in various sizes to troll for striped bass in the Chesapeake and they work very well. I use them in different sizes depending on the depth of the water, but the swimming action and rattle make are great for enticing fish to bite. They also have a good erratic action when cast and twitched on a slack line, which causes reaction strikes.
5
termigator
I bought this specific color( pilchard) to mimic the greenies and they worked great. I was fishing for Spanish mackerel at Sebastian Inlet and casting next to people using Gotcha lures, silver spoons, and jigs and I was easily outfishing them. I was casting into the breeze and was still getting a decent distance thanks to the casting weights inside the X- Rap. I would recommend the X- Rap for anyone fishing for Spanish mackerel. In my experience, it also catches plenty of bluefish, but I would recommend changing the hooks out to 4X hooks. The hooks that come with the lure tends to bend too easily from the violent head shaking bluefish tend to do.
5
Arisjk
Great fishing “ plug ” for inshore fishing. Trouts snappers reds and snooks love it
5
Lodnarb
Bought these many times and glad I have, I will continue to do in the future
$15.99-$21.99
equipped with vmc® perma steel® hooks, the hand- tuned and tank- tested rapala® x- rap saltwater jerkbait provides long lasting performance. ... in addition, the textured translucent body, saltwater patterns and reflective 3d holographic eye create an extremely attractive
5
Matticus3114
I fish freshwater, but am looking for good quality baits for bigger fish. Looks great can ’ t wait to use it.
5
Barefoot Petr
I use these lures in various sizes to troll for striped bass in the Chesapeake and they work very well. I use them in different sizes depending on the depth of the water, but the swimming action and rattle make are great for enticing fish to bite. They also have a good erratic action when cast and twitched on a slack line, which causes reaction strikes.
5
termigator
I bought this specific color( pilchard) to mimic the greenies and they worked great. I was fishing for Spanish mackerel at Sebastian Inlet and casting next to people using Gotcha lures, silver spoons, and jigs and I was easily outfishing them. I was casting into the breeze and was still getting a decent distance thanks to the casting weights inside the X- Rap. I would recommend the X- Rap for anyone fishing for Spanish mackerel. In my experience, it also catches plenty of bluefish, but I would recommend changing the hooks out to 4X hooks. The hooks that come with the lure tends to bend too easily from the violent head shaking bluefish tend to do.
5
Arisjk
Great fishing “ plug ” for inshore fishing. Trouts snappers reds and snooks love it
5
Lodnarb
Bought these many times and glad I have, I will continue to do in the future
$15.99-$21.99
VMC hardware is awesome. ... Great for Striped Bass ... Awesome lure for driving fish crazy. ... Great swimming plug ... I bought this specific color( pilchard) to mimic the greenies and they worked
5
Matticus3114
I fish freshwater, but am looking for good quality baits for bigger fish. Looks great can ’ t wait to use it.
5
Barefoot Petr
I use these lures in various sizes to troll for striped bass in the Chesapeake and they work very well. I use them in different sizes depending on the depth of the water, but the swimming action and rattle make are great for enticing fish to bite. They also have a good erratic action when cast and twitched on a slack line, which causes reaction strikes.
5
termigator
I bought this specific color( pilchard) to mimic the greenies and they worked great. I was fishing for Spanish mackerel at Sebastian Inlet and casting next to people using Gotcha lures, silver spoons, and jigs and I was easily outfishing them. I was casting into the breeze and was still getting a decent distance thanks to the casting weights inside the X- Rap. I would recommend the X- Rap for anyone fishing for Spanish mackerel. In my experience, it also catches plenty of bluefish, but I would recommend changing the hooks out to 4X hooks. The hooks that come with the lure tends to bend too easily from the violent head shaking bluefish tend to do.
5
Arisjk
Great fishing “ plug ” for inshore fishing. Trouts snappers reds and snooks love it
5
Lodnarb
Bought these many times and glad I have, I will continue to do in the future
$9.99
I love this lure I have caught a lot of bass 3 to 4lbs ... jdhj08 length: 3 1/8 in. ... Over the years, this lure has been a go to when the bite is hot or when it gets
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Catch Release
This jointed jerkbait is a good alternative to a solid bodied jerkbait that most anglers throw. The hooks are sharp and the colors are amazing. I 'm very impressed.
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MichiganFish616
Rapala never lets me down. I ’ ve been using a lot of their Jerkbaits for a while and they always attract fish.
5
Pops247
I love Rapala baits! I love Rapala baits! I love Rapala baits!
5
Jwatt87
I have caught so many fish on this lure! It has been a great addition to my arsenal!
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Jmarquay
I love this lure I have caught a lot of bass 3 to 4lbs
$9.99
The jointed lures have good motion. ... the jointed deep husky jerk runs straight and true no matter how it is used, making it a must- have for your tackle
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Catch Release
This jointed jerkbait is a good alternative to a solid bodied jerkbait that most anglers throw. The hooks are sharp and the colors are amazing. I 'm very impressed.
5
MichiganFish616
Rapala never lets me down. I ’ ve been using a lot of their Jerkbaits for a while and they always attract fish.
5
Pops247
I love Rapala baits! I love Rapala baits! I love Rapala baits!
5
Jwatt87
I have caught so many fish on this lure! It has been a great addition to my arsenal!
5
Jmarquay
I love this lure I have caught a lot of bass 3 to 4lbs
$9.99
Great pattern ... Rapala never lets me down. ... A true classic that has produced many, many fish for me over the 30+ years I 've owned one! ... Have purchased several of these because they
5
Catch Release
This jointed jerkbait is a good alternative to a solid bodied jerkbait that most anglers throw. The hooks are sharp and the colors are amazing. I 'm very impressed.
5
MichiganFish616
Rapala never lets me down. I ’ ve been using a lot of their Jerkbaits for a while and they always attract fish.
5
Pops247
I love Rapala baits! I love Rapala baits! I love Rapala baits!
5
Jwatt87
I have caught so many fish on this lure! It has been a great addition to my arsenal!
5
Jmarquay
I love this lure I have caught a lot of bass 3 to 4lbs
$9.99
Great brand ... Great product ... The action on it is amazing. ... I love Rapala baits! ... I have caught so many fish on this lure! ... Rapalas are fish producers that catch all species of fish,
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Catch Release
This jointed jerkbait is a good alternative to a solid bodied jerkbait that most anglers throw. The hooks are sharp and the colors are amazing. I 'm very impressed.
5
MichiganFish616
Rapala never lets me down. I ’ ve been using a lot of their Jerkbaits for a while and they always attract fish.
5
Pops247
I love Rapala baits! I love Rapala baits! I love Rapala baits!
5
Jwatt87
I have caught so many fish on this lure! It has been a great addition to my arsenal!
5
Jmarquay
I love this lure I have caught a lot of bass 3 to 4lbs
$9.99
Great bait ... Great Wallye Lure ... It realy Works! ... It has been a great addition to my arsenal! ... diving depth: 8- 13 ft. treble hooks: two#
5
Catch Release
This jointed jerkbait is a good alternative to a solid bodied jerkbait that most anglers throw. The hooks are sharp and the colors are amazing. I 'm very impressed.
5
MichiganFish616
Rapala never lets me down. I ’ ve been using a lot of their Jerkbaits for a while and they always attract fish.
5
Pops247
I love Rapala baits! I love Rapala baits! I love Rapala baits!
5
Jwatt87
I have caught so many fish on this lure! It has been a great addition to my arsenal!
5
Jmarquay
I love this lure I have caught a lot of bass 3 to 4lbs
$5.49
length: 3. 5 ” amount per pack: 5 uses: best suited for dropshotting ... I like to use this lure on BFS gear and fish it suspended off the bottom. ... elaztech™ construction for longer lasting and more durable elasticity salt- impregnated for improved buoyancy and increased...
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Randall G
Great price on these quality baits. Hard to beat these deals from Dicks
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Camdawg47
Great smallmouth bait. Perfect size and presentation for smallmouth bass
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Ggg237
Works well on jig head for all freshwater species.
5
Toby1958
I just bought the Strike King Baby Z Too and put it to the test right away. It ’s got realistic action and catches bass.
5
Stretch Daniel
The strike king 3x baby z is one of the best drop shot lures when small bait fish are the best forage. These are the most durable you 'll find and Dick's always has the best selection without ordering online and having no to wait for your order.
$5.49
good dropshot bait. ... Worked well. ... Great on a ned
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Randall G
Great price on these quality baits. Hard to beat these deals from Dicks
5
Camdawg47
Great smallmouth bait. Perfect size and presentation for smallmouth bass
5
Ggg237
Works well on jig head for all freshwater species.
5
Toby1958
I just bought the Strike King Baby Z Too and put it to the test right away. It ’s got realistic action and catches bass.
5
Stretch Daniel
The strike king 3x baby z is one of the best drop shot lures when small bait fish are the best forage. These are the most durable you 'll find and Dick's always has the best selection without ordering online and having no to wait for your order.
3 inch jerkbaits are particularly effective for targeting a variety of freshwater and saltwater species. Their size allows for versatile presentations, making them suitable for both shallow and deeper waters. Additionally, the action of a jerkbait can mimic injured prey, attracting fish that are looking for an easy meal.
3 inch jerkbaits can be used effectively in various fishing conditions, including clear and stained waters. They are particularly useful during periods of low light, such as dawn or dusk, when fish are more likely to be active. Additionally, they can be effective in cooler water temperatures when fish are less aggressive.
Choosing the right color for a 3 inch jerkbait often depends on the water clarity and the type of forage in the area. In clear water, natural colors tend to work best, while brighter colors can be more effective in murky conditions. It's also helpful to consider the time of day and weather conditions, as these can influence fish behavior.
3 inch jerkbaits are typically made from durable materials such as plastic or wood, which contribute to their buoyancy and action in the water. Many also feature rattles or internal weights to enhance sound and movement, making them more attractive to fish. The choice of material can affect the jerkbait's overall performance and durability.
When fishing with a 3 inch jerkbait, a common technique is to use a series of sharp, quick jerks followed by pauses to mimic the erratic movement of injured prey. Varying the retrieve speed and incorporating different rod angles can also help to trigger strikes. Experimenting with these techniques can lead to better results depending on the fish's activity level.
3 inch jerkbaits are versatile and can be used to target a wide range of fish species, including bass, pike, and trout. Their size and action make them particularly appealing to predatory fish. However, it's important to consider the specific species you are targeting and adjust your technique and presentation accordingly.
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