LiveTarget Rainbow Smelt Jerkbait

The LIVETARGET Rainbow Smelt Jerkbait is an ultra-realistic suspending jerkbait designed to perfectly imitate one of the most important forage species found throughout the Great Lakes, northern reservoirs, and cold-water fisheries. Built with LIVETARGET’s industry-leading anatomical detail and advanced internal weighting system, this bait delivers lifelike action that consistently triggers strikes from bass, walleye, trout, salmon, pike, and other predator fish.

The Rainbow Smelt Jerkbait features a realistic smelt profile, internal weight transfer system, and deep knocking rattle chamber that create exceptional casting distance and fish-attracting sound. Its precisely engineered bill and stabilizer system generate a natural rolling action and tail kick that closely mimic a struggling smelt, making it highly effective when predators are actively feeding on baitfish.

Designed as a suspending jerkbait, the lure remains in the strike zone during pauses, allowing anglers to trigger reaction strikes from following fish. Available in both shallow and deep-diving models, it excels when cast or trolled around points, breaklines, open-water bait schools, rocky shorelines, and offshore structure.

Whether targeting Great Lakes smallmouth, walleye, trout, salmon, or reservoir bass, the LIVETARGET Rainbow Smelt Jerkbait delivers premium realism and proven fish-catching performance.

Key Features

• Ultra-realistic rainbow smelt profile and detailing
• Internal weight transfer system increases casting distance
• Deep knocking rattle chamber attracts predator fish
• Suspending design keeps bait in the strike zone longer
• Natural rolling action and tail kick mimic live forage
• Available in shallow and deep-diving models
• Excellent for casting and trolling applications
• Ideal for bass, walleye, trout, salmon, and pike
• Premium finishes and realistic 3D anatomy
• Proven performance in Great Lakes and northern fisheries