Description
Features:
- The Lucky Craft Pointer 78 is a 3 inch, 3/8 once suspending jerkbait.
- Dives 4 to 5 feet.
- Low center of balance causes the lure to wobble and vibrate on the pause.
- One of the top lures for freshwater bass fishing.
- Available in a wide range of colors.
The Lucky Craft Pointer 78 is a 3 inch, 3/8 once suspending jerkbait that dives 4 to 5 feet. The Lucky Craft Pointer has been designed with a very low center of gravity through the use of special brass weights. The low center of balance causes the lure to wobble and vibrate whenever the retrieving motion is stopped. The Lucky Craft Pointer will suspend 4 5 feet deep and will emit an intriguing basscalling vibration, while in the suspended state. A short twitch of the fishing rod will generate the WalktheDog action under the water.
Within each Pointer 78 is the essence of Lucky Crafts dedication to precision in design and function. The Pointer 78 is Lucky Crafts crown jewel, says Skeet Reese.
As long as the visibility is 18 inches or better, Ill have one tied on. Due to its size and vast array of intricate color patterns, the 78 mimics nearly any baitfish, from shad and herring to sunfish and shiners. Originally, the 78 was used as a schooling bait when targeting bass in open water during the summer and fall, Reese says. But as more fishermen began using them across the country, it became apparent the bait had no boundaries in terms of seasons, species or regions. Its deadly on summer smallmouth in the northeast, prespawn largemouth in the south or wintertime spotted bass. Its truly a universal lure.
Reese ties a 78 to a 7foot medium action rod and casts it on 8 to 20pound line. Ideally a 78 will reach 4 to 5 feet on 8pound test, he says. But if Im jerking the bait around shallow heavy cover like grass or wood, I have no problem tying it to 20pound test. It wont go as deep, but heavy line does not impede the action.
Reese also warns anglers about over working a Pointer 78. Theres no need to violently jerk or snatch this lure, he adds. Its most effective sidetoside cadence is found with firm twitches and short pauses. Its deadly on summer smallmouth in the northeast, prespawn largemouth in the south or wintertime spotted bass. Its a truly universal lure. B.A.S.S. Elite Tour Pro Skeet Reese
