The jitterbug was brought out back in 1938.... a real test of time for a topwater bait!! - I had one back in 1984 that I used to rack up some really nice bass night fishing in Southern Georgia. Biggest one I caught on it was over 8 lbs. Slow retrieve just so it would wag back and forth..... awesome lure. As far as pickerel hitting it??.... pickerel will hit anything that comes nears them, they are not too fussy....
Best topwater lure in my box for sure. Any shallow-ish pond that has bass, it will do great at. And there's nothing to it... just reel it in straight and it has great action.
If you're feeling ambitious, pick up one of the musky-sized, jointed, 6+ inch, black jitterbug. These are one of the best big fish baits you can get, and rival $60 slammers.
If you're feeling ambitious, pick up one of the musky-sized, jointed, 6+ inch, black jitterbug. These are one of the best big fish baits you can get, and rival $60 slammers.
The jitterbug was the first lure my dad ever introduced me to when he was teaching me the ins and outs of fishing. It's an awesome top water and excels at night. I've caught some of best night time bass on them. Only downside is that the double treble setup can snag easily and if you're fishing it at night, from the shore especially, it can me a lost lure if you're not careful.
