Do largemouth jump, and why do they throw crankbaits and lipless baits so often?
They jump, but not like smallmouth. A largemouth hooked shallow often comes up once or twice, mouth wide open, shaking its head; big fish tend to wallow and thrash at the surface rather than clear the water. That open-mouth head shake is the hook-throwing move, and a heavy hard bait makes it work: the weight of a lipless bait or a crankbait swinging on short treble hooks gives the fish leverage to sling it free. A single hook buried in that tough mouth is far more secure. With treble baits use a softer-tipped rod and steady pressure, and when the line starts rising, push the rod tip low and to the side to keep the fish under. At the boat, ease off — trebles pinned only in the thin skin beside the jaw tear out on a short, tight line.
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