Yellowfish Hard baits - Cranks and Jerkbaits

Yellowfish Hard baits - Cranks and Jerkbaits


When targeting yellowfish on artificials, hard baits like crankbaits and jerkbaits bring a completely different dynamic to your fishing—covering water fast, triggering reaction strikes, and imitating fleeing baitfish or small forage species.

Crankbaits and jerkbaits are both hard-bodied lures designed to imitate baitfish, but they differ in action, retrieve, and when they shine on yellowfish.

Crankbaits are compact, hard-bodied lures fitted with a diving lip that forces them down into the strike zone. As you retrieve, they produce a constant wobble and vibration that attracts fish from a distance

For yellowfish:

  • Ideal for searching large areas of river or dam
  • Excellent in slightly stained water or current
  • Best when fish are actively feeding
  • Works well around rocks, ledges, and drop-offs

The constant movement creates reaction strikes—yellowfish often hit out of instinct rather than hunger.

Jerkbaits are slender, minnow-shaped lures worked with rod twitches and pauses, creating an erratic darting action.

For yellowfish:

  • Perfect for clear water conditions
  • Deadly when fish are following but not committing
  • Effective for suspended or pressured fish
  • Allows you to hold the lure in the strike zone longer

The key is the pause—this mimics a wounded baitfish and often triggers hesitant yellowfish to strike.

SKU: DT06 RSL
Brand: Rapala

Rapala Dives-To DT6 Live  River Shad 2in 3/8oz

SKU: DT06 FT
Brand: Rapala

Rapala Dives-To DT6 Firetiger 2in 3/8oz

SKU: DT04 HM
Brand: Rapala

Rapala Dives-To DT4 Hot Mustard 2in 5/16oz

SKU: DT06 SMSH
Brand: Rapala

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SKU: DT06 P
Brand: Rapala

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SKU: DT06 YP
Brand: Rapala

Rapala Dives-To DT6 Yellow Perch 2in 3/8oz

SKU: DT06 RCW
Brand: Rapala

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Brand: Rapala

Rapala Dives-To DT6 Demon 2in 3/8oz

SKU: XR06 FTU
Brand: Rapala

Rapala X-Rap 6 Firetiger UV 2 1/2in 1/8oz

Size (In) Size (cm) Weight (oz) Weight (g) Depth
2 1/2 6 1/8 4 3' - 5'

SKU: XR06 GGH
Brand: Rapala

Rapala X-Rap 6 Glass Ghost 2 1/2in 1/8oz

Size (In) Size (cm) Weight (oz) Weight (g) Depth
2 1/2 6 1/8 4 3' - 5'

SKU: XR06 OG
Brand: Rapala

Rapala X-Rap 6 Olive Green 2 1/2in 1/8oz

Size (In) Size (cm) Weight (oz) Weight (g) Depth
2 1/2 6 1/8 4 3' - 5'

SKU: XR06 G
Brand: Rapala

Rapala X-Rap 6 Gold 2 1/2in 1/8oz

Size (In) Size (cm) Weight (oz) Weight (g) Depth
2 1/2 6 1/8 4 3' - 5'

SKU: 7234 1
Brand: VMC

VMC Mangrove Inline Single no.1 7234

  • Vanadium Wire - 25% increased Strength 
  • Wide Gap
  • PTFE Coating 
  • Needle Point - with Micro Barb
  • Technical Looking Curve Hook Shape - to maximize hook up Ratio
  • 12pk
SKU: 7234 4
Brand: VMC

VMC Mangrove Inline Single no.4 7234

  • Vanadium Wire - 25% increased Strength 
  • Wide Gap
  • PTFE Coating 
  • Needle Point - with Micro Barb
  • Technical Looking Curve Hook Shape - to maximize hook up Ratio
  • 12pk
SKU: 7234 6
Brand: VMC

VMC Mangrove Inline Single no.6 7234

  • Vanadium Wire - 25% increased Strength 
  • Wide Gap
  • PTFE Coating 
  • Needle Point - with Micro Barb
  • Technical Looking Curve Hook Shape - to maximize hook up Ratio
  • 12pk
SKU: XR06 MD
Brand: Rapala

Rapala X-Rap 6 Muddler 2 1/2in 1/8oz

Size (In) Size (cm) Weight (oz) Weight (g) Depth
2 1/2 6 1/8 4 3' - 5'

SKU: XR06 P
Brand: Rapala

Rapala X-Rap 6 Perch 2 1/2in 1/8oz

Size (In) Size (cm) Weight (oz) Weight (g) Depth
2 1/2 6 1/8 4 3' - 5'

SKU: 7234 2/0
Brand: VMC

VMC Mangrove Inline Single no.2/0 7234

  • Vanadium Wire - 25% increased Strength 
  • Wide Gap
  • PTFE Coating 
  • Needle Point - with Micro Barb
  • Technical Looking Curve Hook Shape - to maximize hook up Ratio
SKU: DT06 BB
Brand: Rapala

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SKU: DT06 PGS
Brand: Rapala

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SKU: DT06 LBL
Brand: Rapala

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Brand: Rapala

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Brand: Rapala

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Brand: Rapala

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SKU: DT08 BGL
Brand: Rapala

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SKU: DT08 PGS
Brand: Rapala

Rapala Dives-To DT8 Pearl Grey Shiner 2in 3/8oz

SKU: DT08 HM
Brand: Rapala

Rapala Dives-To DT8 Hot Mustard 2in 3/8oz

SKU: DT08 RCW
Brand: Rapala

Rapala Dives-To DT8 Red Crawdad 2in 3/8oz

SKU: DT08 FT
Brand: Rapala

Rapala Dives-To DT8 Firetiger 2in 3/8oz

SKU: DT08 SMSH
Brand: Rapala

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SKU: DT08 PNGN
Brand: Rapala

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Brand: Rapala

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Brand: Rapala

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Brand: Rapala

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SKU: DT08 MULE
Brand: Rapala

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SKU: DT08 CTB
Brand: Rapala

Rapala Dives-To DT8 Chartreuse Brown 2in 3/8oz

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