ima Flit 100 ~ Suspending Jerkbait

Type: Suspending jerkbait
Length: 3.9 in (100mm)
Weight: 3/8oz (9.4g)
Depth: 3-5ft
Hooks: Owner ST36 #6

Size comparison of ima Flit 120 (top) and Flit 100 (below).

Flit Designer, Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy (at right), designer of both sizes of ima Flit compares and contrasts the smaller Flit 100 and the bigger Flit 120 as follows:

"I've found that when it is super cold water, fish don't want a bigger profile jerkbait at that time. So the Flit 100 can be more effective in super cold water," says Michael.

Switching the conversation to the Flit 120 next, Murphy says, "My most consistent and productive time of year for the Flit 120 seems like its when the water is always at its cleanest and clearest in the early spring, before the spring rains come. At times when there are no algae blooms, not so much rain, that's when the jerkbait bite can be best."

"As spring progresses and grass becomes prevalent particularly in those shallow, backwater areas, you'll find the regular Flit 120 goes a little too deep and hangs up, but you'll also find that the smaller, shallower Flit 100 will stay just above the grass line, even on a very grassy lake like Guntersville, Alabama," says Murphy.

"The Flit 100 doesn't go near as deep. Whereas the Flit 120 goes 6 to 8 feet deep, the Flit 100 goes 3 to 5 feet deep. So it can stay right above that depth of grass; you won't be hanging up as much, and it is a friendlier, smaller size of jerkbait that's more acceptable at times when fish won't commit to a bigger bait."

"The Flit 100 has one less hook, but they're the same size hooks as on the Flit 120. Also, there isn't a major weight difference, no castability difference and no difference in the tackle you would use with either the Flit 120 or the Flit 100. You can throw both of them on the exact same rod, same line and same set-up. You won't have any problems to switch from the bigger Flit to the smaller one. As small as the Flit 100 is, it casts like a bullet; and since it has the same size and strength hooks as the Flit 120, you don't need to treat it any differently, except it works at a shallower depth and has a smaller, slender baitfish profile. So you have two great ima Flit jerkbaits that you can cover a lot of water, different depths, match different baitfish sizes, plus the 100 can appeal to less aggressive fish than the 120, As you may see now, there's a definite need and niche for two different Flits, even though they’re similar in other ways." says ima Flit designer, Michael Murphy.

ima Flit 100 ~ Suspending Jerkbait ~ American Shad