If you aren’t able to call them up to the Oneten Max LBO’s 5-7ft range, move to the Oneten+1 and Oneten+2, which dive to 9-12ft and 12-15ft, respectively.
One of the things you will find in early winter jerkbait fishing is that bass are scattered a bit more than during the dead of winter. Therefore, it’s important to cover as much productive water as possible.
While the original Vision Oneten is always an excellent choice, in the early winter timeframe, the Oneten Max LBO is a go-to for many anglers. This is due to three factors: larger profile and action calls bass across greater distance; upgraded LBO II balancer system powers the longest casts in the Megabass jerkbait lineup to cover more water; target depth of 5-7ft is a key range in varied conditions.
Like with jerkbait fishing anytime, it is important to find out the speed and rhythm the bass want in early winter. Long pauses are usually not necessary during this time; a second or two is usually enough.
The ideal setup for throwing jerkbaits is the Megabass Orochi XX Jerkbait Special, which has a custom-designed taper to aid in precise rod work. Round the Jerkbait Special out with a high-speed baitcasting reel, and 8-10lb fluorocarbon line.
Now is the time to target transitions!