Battlestar 155 Jerkbait

The Battlestar 155 Jerkbait gives anglers a sardine-style hard bait for working a twitch-and-pause presentation. Its slim baitfish profile, diving lip and two treble hooks make it a practical option when you want to alternate forward movement with a deliberate pause rather than rely on a constant retrieve. Choose Glow White Sardine or Yellow Head Blue Sardine to round out your lure selection.

Break Up the Steady Retrieve

When fish follow a lure without committing, changing its cadence is a useful next move. Start with short rod-tip twitches, recover the slack, then pause before repeating. The 155 is categorized as neutral buoyancy, making pause-based presentations a natural starting point. Line, hardware and water conditions can affect how a lure behaves at rest, so watch it beside you before making your first full cast.

The Right Pick for a Baitfish Presentation

Choose this jerkbait when you want a hard-bodied baitfish imitation and control over retrieve rhythm. It is a presentation option for anglers targeting baitfish-feeding predators such as bass or halibut, where local conditions and tackle suitability allow. Start in manageable wind and current so you can feel the lure and maintain line control. Around exposed rock, weeds or other snag-prone cover, its treble hooks call for more care than a weedless rig.

Building a selection of related jerkbaits? Compare it with the Battlestar 115 Saltwater Jerkbait so you have another presentation available when fish preferences change.

Details That Keep the Setup Simple

• Slender sardine-style profile for a baitfish-focused presentation.
• Plastic hard body with a visible diving lip.
• Two treble hooks, positioned beneath the body and at the tail.
• Neutral-buoyancy category for a pause-oriented starting approach.
• Two listed finishes: Glow White Sardine and Yellow Head Blue Sardine.

The 155 at a Glance

Find the Cadence Before Adding Speed

Begin with a controlled retrieve and a few short twitches. Keep enough contact to detect a bite without pulling continuously through every pause. If fish follow, try changing one variable at a time: shorter twitches, a longer pause or a steadier retrieve. Use a rod and line appropriate for the lure's rated casting weight and your target fish, and check the lure's swimming action near shore or beside the boat.

For convenient lure changes, consider Battlestar Quick Clips, selecting a size and strength appropriate to your setup. Recheck action after adding terminal hardware.

Tackle Express Tips

• Test the lure beside you with your actual leader and connection. Adjust your pause to the behavior you see, not a fixed count.
• Let fish response guide color changes. Try the two sardine finishes under the same conditions before changing retrieve speed as well.
• Inspect hooks and split rings after contact with structure or a fish. Battlestar 5-inch Mini Split Ring Pliers are a useful addition for split-ring maintenance. Rinse tackle after saltwater use and dry before storage.

Before Your First Cast

How should I retrieve the Battlestar 155?
Start with short twitches followed by a pause. Adjust the rhythm to fish activity, and test a steady retrieve as a comparison.

Does neutral buoyancy mean it will hold perfectly still?
Not necessarily. Leader, clips, replacement hooks and water conditions can affect its behavior. Check it in the water with your complete setup before choosing your pause length.

Which colors are available?
This listing offers Glow White Sardine and Yellow Head Blue Sardine. Select your preferred finish from the color options.

Is it a weedless lure?
No. The exposed treble hooks are better suited to water where you can retrieve without dragging through dense vegetation or snag-prone structure.

Pick your sardine finish and add the Battlestar 155 to your jerkbait rotation at Tackle Express.