Jerko
Guest
Posted 3/8/2008 9:19 AM (#306176)
Subject: Jerko


anyone ever use the Jerko? im not sure what company makes it but it looks like a good bait. thinking of trying one but not sure if it will hold up to big fish. thanks

http://www.muskyshop.com/modules/cart/products.php/nav_id/10/page/1...
mountainmuskies
Posted 3/8/2008 12:00 PM (#306194 - in reply to #306176)
Subject: RE: Jerko




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They're made by Llugen Tackle and are a good jerkbait. As far as durability, they're made from solid plastic. They'll definitely take a lot of abuse. I'd take a look at the "Squirko" though, made by the same manufactor. Here's a link:

http://www.muskyshop.com/modules/cart/products.php/keys/squirko/pag...
Whoolligan
Posted 3/8/2008 12:38 PM (#306200 - in reply to #306176)
Subject: Re: Jerko




Posts: 457


I'd say it rates in my top three gliders.
esox50
Posted 3/8/2008 2:18 PM (#306205 - in reply to #306176)
Subject: Re: Jerko





Posts: 2024


Never used the Jerko, but have used its brother the Squirko and like Whooligan said it ranks as one of my favorite gliders. Last season it was my go-to bait under tough conditions. They will take TONS of abuse and have a good erratic action. I'd say it would be a good purchase.
VMS
Posted 3/8/2008 5:43 PM (#306220 - in reply to #306176)
Subject: Re: Jerko





Posts: 3480


Location: Elk River, Minnesota
Hi,

In a day or so, I will be putting up a couple for sale...I just have not had any luck with them on the lakes I primarily fish. I cannot post prices here since it would get tanked, but they will be there soon.

Steve
sworrall
Posted 3/8/2008 10:44 PM (#306274 - in reply to #306176)
Subject: Re: Jerko





Posts: 32886


Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
VMS, post it to the Buy sell trade board.

Top shelf glider that REALLY dances. I do very well on that lure and have several. Keith even made me a special Purple Haze model...
Reef Hawg
Posted 3/9/2008 8:00 AM (#306290 - in reply to #306176)
Subject: RE: Jerko




Posts: 3518


Location: north central wisconsin
Jerkos are as durable as any Musky lure made and will hold up to multiple big fish and numerous hook hanger bendings. While they are weighted the same, and made from a mold, some do work a bit differently than others in my collection, though the individuals never vary, as wooden lures do after hours or days of use. The good ones will walk the dog like any gigar type glider like an undertaker, but also have alot of smilarities to my favorite Reef Hawgs, in that I can pull them hard and get the dive/dart.

Edited by Reef Hawg 3/9/2008 8:09 AM
esox50
Posted 3/9/2008 9:37 AM (#306299 - in reply to #306290)
Subject: RE: Jerko





Posts: 2024


Reef Hawg - 3/9/2008 8:00 AM

While they are weighted the same, and made from a mold, some do work a bit differently than others in my collection


Same here. I've got a custom colored Squirko that slashes up and down with an extreme glide that when I use the same retrieve style on another Squirko the action is just not the same; it's simply a more toned down version of the other. They do take a little extra work to get the desired action (though I suppose that depends on the person), but it doesn't take long to get used to it. My .02 cents (again).
Keith Eldrup
Posted 3/12/2008 3:23 PM (#307020 - in reply to #306176)
Subject: RE: Jerko




Posts: 120


Hi
The Jerko will hold up to Big fish. The hook hangers are molded into the solid plastic body and cannot be pulled srtaight out. This lure will basicly last a lifetime.
If you get one let me know how you like it
Thanks for all the nice comments.
Keith
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dockboylures
Posted 3/12/2008 4:01 PM (#307039 - in reply to #306176)
Subject: Re: Jerko





Posts: 97


Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
That picture is amazing!
Guest
Posted 3/12/2008 4:12 PM (#307043 - in reply to #307020)
Subject: RE: Jerko


is there anywhere i can find a color chart to see the different colors they come in? on R+H's website it says the color names but only has a picture of one in clown. thanks


p.s. that picture of the pike with the jerko in its mouth is one of my favorite fish pictures ive seen.
Pikopath
Posted 3/12/2008 5:08 PM (#307053 - in reply to #306176)
Subject: RE: Jerko




Posts: 501


Location: Norway
I Keith dont mind, hers a colorchart I got from him once.
Love the Jerko!
http://home.no.net/pancake/jerko.jpg

Michael
suspender
Posted 3/13/2008 11:29 AM (#307176 - in reply to #307053)
Subject: RE: Jerko





Posts: 14


Location: belgum
Hey Keith, that picture looks well-known to me

squirko in walley pattern is the ultimate bait for me


kind regards,
Johnny
MikeHulbert
Posted 3/13/2008 12:18 PM (#307188 - in reply to #306176)
Subject: Re: Jerko





Posts: 2427


Location: Ft. Wayne Indiana
Jerkos and Squirkos have been one of my "Go To" gliders. These are great lures with amazing action.

Just remember this when working it...SLACK LINE! The action you get from these lures is all done with the last 6-8 inches of snapping your rod tip. Get yourself some....you will really like 'em!