Team Ark J110SP+ Suspending Jerkbait

Team Ark J110SP+ Suspending Jerkbait Technical Specifications

The Magnetic Weight Transfer: Bullet Casts and Instant Action Startup

When targeting heavily pressured bass suspended over secondary points or deep weed flats, casting distance and accuracy can make or break your day. The Team Ark J110SP+ solves the mechanical flaws of standard jerkbaits. Built with a cutting-edge **internal magnetic weight transfer system**, the internal tungsten weight block breaks free during your backcast, locking straight into the tail section. This creates an aerodynamic, arrow-like flight posture that cuts directly through stiff headwinds, adding up to 20% more casting range.

The second the lure hits the water, the magnetic track snaps the internal weight forward to a low-center pivot position. This triggers an **instant action startup** on your first rod sweep. By extending the lip angle and lengthening the bill, Team Ark engineered the “+ Model” to dive hard to a 6-foot floor, flashing and cutting erratically sideways to mimic a panicked, vulnerable forage fish fleeing in mid-depth channels.

Pro Guide: Rod Actions and Fluorocarbon Line Tuning for the J110SP+

• The Ultimate Jerkbait Rod: A 6’8″ to 6’10″ Medium power baitcasting rod with a Fast tip but a moderate-bending mid-section. A shorter rod allows you to execute precise downward snaps without slapping the boat gunwale, while the regular mid-bend cushions the strike to stop hooks from pulling free during boatside surges.
• Line Selection (Tuning the Freeze): Spool up with straight 10–12 lb premium Fluorocarbon line. Fluorocarbon is dense and sinks, which helps pull the J110SP+ to its maximum 6-foot target depth. Running 10lb test line thins out water drag, giving the bait an ultra-wide lateral glide, whereas 14lb test line will naturally hold the lure slightly shallower around 4.5 to 5 feet.
• 3-Treble Hook Coverage: Factory-rigged with three ultra-sharp, light-wire custom treble hooks. This 3-hook configuration guarantees that when cold-water bass swipe defensively or short-strike the lure out of pure irritation, they get skin-hooked instantly.

3 Tactical Cadences for Mid-Depth Suspended Bass

1. The Jerk-Jerk-Pause (Pre-Spawn Standard): Snap your rod downward twice quickly on a semi-slack line to drive the bait to 6 feet, then **pause entirely for 4 to 12 seconds**. The J110SP+ will sit perfectly flat and motionless in the water column, acting as an unmissable target for sluggish, tracking predators.
2. The “Panic Skitter” Burn (Warm Water / Active Feeders): Hold the rod tip low and execute fast, rhythmic, continuous wrist twitches with short reel turns. This causes the Ark jerkbait to dart violently left and right in a tight window, mimicking a shiner cut off by a school of hunting smallmouth.
3. The Sweep-and-Stall (Muddy Water/ Rivers): Instead of sharp snaps, give your rod a long, smooth horizontal sweep to engage the internal rattles and push a heavy water wave, then stall the line to let the realistic visual finishes do the work.

Frequently Asked Questions About Team Ark J110SP+