5 favorites with Justin Hamner

Over the course of Justin Hamner's rookie season fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series, one bait that he relied heavily on was a jerkbait.
Over the course of Justin Hamner’s rookie season fishing the Bassmaster Elite Series, one bait that he relied heavily on was a jerkbait.
Hamner finished 33rd in points in the 2021 Bassmaster Angler of the Year rankins and leaned on a jerkbait from start to finish, he says.
Hamner finished 33rd in points in the 2021 Bassmaster Angler of the Year rankins and leaned on a jerkbait from start to finish, he says.
Utilizing his forward-facing sonar, Hamner often singles out individual fish and targets them with a jerkbait, much like we have seen Patrick Walters do.
Utilizing his forward-facing sonar, Hamner often singles out individual fish and targets them with a jerkbait, much like we have seen Patrick Walters do.
With so many options to choose from, picking the right jerkbait can be tricky. Jerkbaits come in all different shapes and sizes, but Hamner likes to consider a few things when it comes to selecting a jerkbait— diving depth, profile and action.
With so many options to choose from, picking the right jerkbait can be tricky. Jerkbaits come in all different shapes and sizes, but Hamner likes to consider a few things when it comes to selecting a jerkbait— diving depth, profile and action.
Hamner selects his Halo rod based on which jerkbait he's throwing, but likes to stay in the range of a 6-foot,10-inch to 7-foot.
Hamner selects his Halo rod based on which jerkbait he’s throwing, but likes to stay in the range of a 6-foot,10-inch to 7-foot.
The Classic qualifier keeps three boxes of jerkbaits in his boat at all times. Yes, three boxes containing roughly 120 different jerkbaits.
The Classic qualifier keeps three boxes of jerkbaits in his boat at all times. Yes, three boxes containing roughly 120 different jerkbaits.
That's not it though. Hamner also travels with an additional two boxes of jerkbaits to make a full total of five jerkbaits boxes. Let's get to Hamner's five favorite jerkbaits.
That’s not it though. Hamner also travels with an additional two boxes of jerkbaits to make a full total of five jerkbaits boxes. Let’s get to Hamner’s five favorite jerkbaits.
<b>Duo Realis 110SP</b><br>
Duo Realis 110SP
Hamner picks up the Duo Realis 110SP when the water is warmer, specifically in the summer months. The 110SP has an extremely erratic action.
Hamner picks up the Duo Realis 110SP when the water is warmer, specifically in the summer months. The 110SP has an extremely erratic action.
<b>Megabass Vision 110+1</b><br>
Megabass Vision 110+1
Hamner says that this is his go-to jerkbait.
Hamner says that this is his go-to jerkbait. “I like to throw this bait from January to January,” said Hamner when asked what his favorite time of the year is to throw the lure. “It’s really a great all around jerkbait. You can work it fast or slow, and it still gets the job done.”
<b>Jackall Rerange 110</b>
Jackall Rerange 110
This is one of Hamner's favorite jerkbaits to throw in the wintertime.
This is one of Hamner’s favorite jerkbaits to throw in the wintertime. “It’s not quite as aggressive of an action,” he said. “It’s a little more subtle than the others, but it still gets the job done.”
<b>Megabass Ito Shiner</b>
Megabass Ito Shiner
The Ito Shiner's profile is what Hamner likes this most about this unique jerkbait.
The Ito Shiner’s profile is what Hamner likes this most about this unique jerkbait. “I usually like this jerkbait when I’m trying to imitate those bigger baitfish,” said Hamner. You can certainly tell that he’s caught a few on this one.
<b>Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr.</b>
Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr.
Hamner reaches for the Vision 110+1 Jr. when he's wanting to imitate smaller baitfish. He says that it actually runs a bit deeper than the original 110+1 as well.
Hamner reaches for the Vision 110+1 Jr. when he’s wanting to imitate smaller baitfish. He says that it actually runs a bit deeper than the original 110+1 as well.