smithwick jerkbait

[GM482V]

OK now, what color is this, don't start another secret color. I may have to get another cup of java this morning to think about this.[/QUOTE]

http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread....t=#post3112515
See post #39.

[lakebouef5]

The early rouges from the 70's and early 80's were made from a different plastic....and had a little better action. KVD used one to win the Pittsburg Classic. I heard after that Classic, Smithwick is making some like that again.

[JHenry]

Didn't KVD use an older model rouge to win the Classic in Pittsburg?

[mwtlsu]

Jerkbaits are like crankbaits, you can fish 20 and you are going to find one that catches fish more than any other. Doesn't matter the brand or the color, it's just going to work under any condition you'd throw a jerkbait. I've got a box full of jerkbaits and there are only about 3 in there that I fish. The best is a white and black suspending rattling rogue, suspended perfect out of the package and out fishes every bait i've ever had in cold water.

[havacman]

The early rouges from the 70's and early 80's were made from a different plastic....and had a little better action. KVD used one to win the Pittsburg Classic. I heard after that Classic, Smithwick is making some like that again.

Think the one kvd used had lead bbs vs copper or steel. It was a shallow floating version and the lead gave it a softer or dulled rattle I think if I remember correctly.

[Cfrench085]

Think the one kvd used had lead bbs vs copper or steel. It was a shallow floating version and the lead gave it a softer or dulled rattle I think if I remember correctly.

Yes. Smaller bill. Thinner bill. Bill has dimple. Floats. More lively action.

[dwmgg17]

[Quillback]

The gentleman that introduced me to lake Barkley and to jerkbait fishing in general got me hooked on suspending Rogues, he would make a slight dimple just behind the back hook then epoxy a BB in place so as to get nose high suspension.......this worked very well!! Suspend dots do the same thing nowadays...........

[250bassFL]

That’s what I heard. I was at the 2005 Classic.

I seen you with Roland.

[cart7]

I have a boat load of the older rogues and several of the Mark Menendez signatures. Work really well.

Same here. The MM signature models really work well.

[sflam123]

IF, and it is a significant IF, you can find the old Smithwik Rogues in the red packaging, IMO they are better than the ones made today. The motion is more erratic and they seem to wobble differently than today’s version. Just my opinion.

[Thermodude]

I’ve got some that have a deep glitter finish that I bought years ago at Walmart in Madisonville Ky, back in the day it was as called a “G” finish....

[WVBullet]

I seen you with Roland.

We did have a great day!

[WVBullet]

Same here. The MM signature models really work well.

Their action is awesome.

[T. Hill]

Super Rogues are 5" and the others are 4.5". Bass Pro has them.

Found 10 Supers 5" (suspending) Clown Color @ Cabelas in Ft. Mill over the weekend. On a clearance rack in the aisle @ $3.59 each.

[250bassFL]

Found 10 Supers 5" (suspending) Clown Color @ Cabelas in Ft. Mill over the weekend. On a clearance rack in the aisle @ $3.59 each.

[NW.Ind.Basser]

OP google Jason Christie and Smithwick Rogue. I'm sure there are numerous articles covering everything you would need to know.