Jerkbait Rod $100 - 150 2025
n8cas4 reply :
I'm looking for a 6'6" to a 6'8". It needs to be Medium power Fast action. So far, I contemplated a Lews Custom Speed Stick Topwater that was Medium Light - Fast, but it felt a little rigid. Bass pros did not have the lews jerkbait rod that is 6'7 mf. I liked the st croix premier 66mf, but it's a little tip heavy and closer to a medium heavy (most older st croix's seem heavier? than listed to me). I have an old Kistler TS magnesium 66mhf that was just too similiar in my eyes to the premier. I finally got my hands on (at the store, not fished) the new and improved St croix mojo bass jerkbait rod, but the tip seems extra-fast to me. Has anyone fished the new mojo jerkbait rod? I'm leaning towards the premier at the moment.
I'll sacrafice the rod balance and sensitivity in order to fit the price range. The right blend of power and action are my main concerns. I am not opposed to buying a used rod off the forums as well.
zell_pop1 reply :
St croix 6'6" premier mlf is probably what you need. It is basically like most med powered.
n8cas4 reply :
On 2/22/2016 at 8:24 AM, zell_pop1 said:St croix 6'6" premier mlf is probably what you need. It is basically like most med powered.
They only have a 70 in ML casting, unless I'm mistaken
zell_pop1 reply :
I use to have a 6'6"mlf premier, but I just looked it up on croixs website apparently it's discontinued. They still have the avid neo in 6'8" m/f in their shop on closeout.
n8cas4 reply :
On 2/22/2016 at 8:34 AM, zell_pop1 said:I use to have a 6'6"mlf premier, but I just looked it up on croixs website apparently it's discontinued. They still have the avid neo in 6'8" m/f in their shop on closeout.
Never did like the rage rod - also, I want to stay away from microguides - I will probably use this rod for topwater as well. I would like the option to throw braid with a FC leader, and I hate microguides with any leaders. Thanks for looking out though. I do love me my st croix rods
iabass8 reply :
I prefer xf for jerkbaits. The mojo 68mxf would be my choice
n8cas4 reply :
On 2/22/2016 at 9:22 AM, iabass8 said:I prefer xf for jerkbaits. The mojo 68mxf would be my choice
Just curious, because everyone is different in what they like (for this technique specifically), why do you prefer extra fast?
I have a quick trigger and always worry that I'd be taking it away from the fish too quick. Jerkbaits are by far not my forte, so maybe I need to rethink this.
illinifan4152 reply :
On 2/22/2016 at 9:22 AM, iabass8 said:I prefer xf for jerkbaits. The mojo 68mxf would be my choice
X2. I'm currently using a St Croix avid X 6'8 mxf. In you price range I would look for a used avid with these specs or a new mojo bass with SCIII.
iabass8 reply :
On 2/22/2016 at 9:37 PM, n8cas4 said:Just curious, because everyone is different in what they like (for this technique specifically), why do you prefer extra fast?
I have a quick trigger and always worry that I'd be taking it away from the fish too quick. Jerkbaits are by far not my forte, so maybe I need to rethink this.
Easier to work the bait and i know exactly what and where th bait is doing/going when i make a twitch. I have a super quick trigger as well. Hooking or pulling a bait away from a fish on thr hookset isnt really an issue with quality jerkbaits/hooks. The hooks are so sticky sharp that if a fish barely grazes th bait idds are its hooked. Some people like a mod fast for jerkbaits. Both will work. Different strokes for different folks.
smalljaw67 reply :
From all the back and forth that I've read and from all the rods I've used (I love fishing jerkbaits), here is what I can tell you. Those who like a medium power, fast action rod tend to like the shorter rods and will sacrifice a little fish fighting ability in order to gain lure control. The other side who like moderate action rods tend to favor longer rod and they will sacrifice a little lure control for fish fighting ability, and the truth is that there is no wrong or right way. The extra fast action for jerkbaits are the ones that have a really soft tip rather than the stiffness we normally see on an extra fast action rod. If I was looking for a new jerkbait stick I'd take a serious look at the Lews Custom Speed Stick 6'7" M-moderate fast, I know you want the fast action but this rod is jerkbait specific and those tend to be a little stiffer. I'll bet it works similar to a fast but bends a little further down the blank, and the other thing is that the rod is rated to 3/4oz so if you throw larger jerkbaits like I do, you'll like that as you have your medium power stick that can throw larger jerkbaits with.
n8cas4 reply :
On 2/22/2016 at 10:25 PM, smalljaw67 said:From all the back and forth that I've read and from all the rods I've used (I love fishing jerkbaits), here is what I can tell you. Those who like a medium power, fast action rod tend to like the shorter rods and will sacrifice a little fish fighting ability in order to gain lure control. The other side who like moderate action rods tend to favor longer rod and they will sacrifice a little lure control for fish fighting ability, and the truth is that there is no wrong or right way. The extra fast action for jerkbaits are the ones that have a really soft tip rather than the stiffness we normally see on an extra fast action rod. If I was looking for a new jerkbait stick I'd take a serious look at the Lews Custom Speed Stick 6'7" M-moderate fast, I know you want the fast action but this rod is jerkbait specific and those tend to be a little stiffer. I'll bet it works similar to a fast but bends a little further down the blank, and the other thing is that the rod is rated to 3/4oz so if you throw larger jerkbaits like I do, you'll like that as you have your medium power stick that can throw larger jerkbaits with.
Thanks for the response! I guess I want a fast action tip because it is what I am used to. I mainly have St. Croix, Gloomis, and Dobyns Rods (from triumphs up to champion extremes). They all have such great 'feel'. The blend of power and action on these high quality rods just feel 'right' to me because I've caught my fish on them. However, when I take a newer abu garcia veritas or Lew's Speed Stick or even a more expensive Daiwa zillion rod, the bend just feels too rigid to me (almost unnatural - like it'll snap on me when I give the tip a bend). The Skeet Reese yellow rods, on the other hand, feel like noodles / too whippy. Maybe it is a specific blank material that I'm not liking too much. The Lews Custom Speed Stick - Topwater is listed as medium-lite fast, but it does NOT feel medium light to me (more like a medium - medium heavy).
Maybe it's time to start using one of these rods to see how they are when I actually have a fish on. Obviously, they must work if they're going to charge big bucks (like the zillions, even the steez's).
roadwarrior reply :
WIGuide reply :
If I were you I'd probably go with the new Mojo Bass in the 6'8" M/F. Although I haven't fished the new blanks yet, I've heard nothing but good things about them and I liked the previous gen as well. I fish my jerkbaits on the m/f rods. With jerkbaits having such sharp and light wire hooks on them you don't need a huge hook set, and with the fish generally being less active I don't have issues with losing fish or pulling the bait away. The fast action will allow you to work the bait easier than with a moderate action, and will also give you better control over it. Not that my theory is right or wrong, but it works for me and that's my rational behind it.
MDBowHunter reply :
I have the new Mojo jerkbait/top water rod and so far I love it, they're leaps and bounds above the old mojos. I bought it towards the end of last year, I wasn't sure how much I was going to like it when I first got it. But now that I used it a bunch I really like it a lot.
n8cas4 reply :
On 2/23/2016 at 4:02 AM, WIGuide said:If I were you I'd probably go with the new Mojo Bass in the 6'8" M/F. Although I haven't fished the new blanks yet, I've heard nothing but good things about them and I liked the previous gen as well. I fish my jerkbaits on the m/f rods. With jerkbaits having such sharp and light wire hooks on them you don't need a huge hook set, and with the fish generally being less active I don't have issues with losing fish or pulling the bait away. The fast action will allow you to work the bait easier than with a moderate action, and will also give you better control over it. Not that my theory is right or wrong, but it works for me and that's my rational behind it.
Thanks. I'm leaning towards the m/f mojo or avid 68
On 2/23/2016 at 4:13 AM, MDBowHunter said:I have the new Mojo jerkbait/top water rod and so far I love it, they're leaps and bounds above the old mojos. I bought it towards the end of last year, I wasn't sure how much I was going to like it when I first got it. But now that I used it a bunch I really like it a lot.
Nice! The old one is $89 on the st. croix website. But, I think I want to go with the new Mojo jerkbait 68mf or Avid 68mf. Do you have both the new mojo jerkbait 68mf and the new mojo topwater 68mxf? If so, which one do you like better for both? Thanks.
MDBowHunter reply :
I'm sorry I should've said 6'8" MXF top water, that's why I said I wasn't sure if I'd like it. After using it a lot I've found that I can really make a jerk bait shine with this rod. The tip allows me to be able to work the bait back and forth like a walk the dog and the bait hardly moves forwards at all which keeps the bait in the strike zone longer and drives the fish nuts. This rod serves double duty as I will use it for poppers, pencils and walk the dog stuff.
Oh I will add that I wouldn't go with the older model make sure it the scIII blank and will fish just like an avid, the only difference is guides and reel seat from what I can see
I probably shouldve also added my buddy I fish with a lot has an avid that 6'8" mf that I've fished with and I like the XF tip over the fast tip just because I feel I can work the bait better with less movement of the rod.
n8cas4 reply :
Thanks for the input!
FryDog62 reply :
On 2/22/2016 at 9:44 PM, illinifan4152 said:X2. I'm currently using a St Croix avid X 6'8 mxf. In you price range I would look for a used avid with these specs or a new mojo bass with SCIII.
I sprang for the extra $ and bought the St. Croix Avid X 6'8" mxf last year. Very happy with the XF action over my previous rod which was just "fast."
n8cas4 reply :
On 2/23/2016 at 5:37 AM, FryDog62 said:I sprang for the extra $ and bought the St. Croix Avid X 6'8" mxf last year. Very happy with the XF action over my previous rod which was just "fast."
another for xf. Interesting - I forget if they had a new mojo topwater 68mxf at Cabelas so I can check it out before buying.
backcast88 reply :
I bought a Mojo 6'8" mxf. It is the older version but it was on clearance so I only paid $60 for it. It's way better than the old crankbait rod I was using. I don't have a ton of confidence in a jerkbait but I've manage to catch more fish on a jerkbait this year and haven't lost any fish or feel at a disadvantage with the xf tip.
Hogsticker reply :
I've been through more jerkbait dedicated rods than I care to mention. Mentioning your current arsenal including Dobyns, I can tell you one of the better jerkbait sticks I've used was the 6'6 medium heavy Savvy. I'm not a big Dobyns fan, but this rod was close to perfect for jerkbaits imo. The power and action was as close to spot on that I've found in a factory rod for this technique. The handle length was about perfect too, and it fishes more like a typical medium. You could step down to the Fury model but I don't know if the blank will behave the same.
n8cas4 reply :
On 2/23/2016 at 4:02 PM, Hogsticker said:I've been through more jerkbait dedicated rods than I care to mention. Mentioning your current arsenal including Dobyns, I can tell you one of the better jerkbait sticks I've used was the 6'6 medium heavy Savvy. I'm not a big Dobyns fan, but this rod was close to perfect for jerkbaits imo. The power and action was as close to spot on that I've found in a factory rod for this technique. The handle length was about perfect too, and it fishes more like a typical medium. You could step down to the Fury model but I don't know if the blank will behave the same.
This 663 savvy was up for sale used and I just missed it - I don't think they make a 663 fury. I have a savvy 734c that has awesome balance, power and tip. The heavy fishes like a mh - I would love to find a 663 savvy
illinifan4152 reply :
According to TW, they have a 663 in the fury. $109.99. If you wait till the spring fishing sale, I'm sure you can get it for 15% off plus free shipping.
adam lancia reply :
I picked up an 6'7" MHF *** Black and used it for jerkbaits and topwater walk the dog type baits and really like it! The tip is soft enough to make light roll casts. I didn't try to cast really light baits with it but 3/8oz wasn't a problem at all.
FryDog62 reply :
On 2/23/2016 at 7:05 PM, illinifan4152 said:According to TW, they have a 663 in the fury. $109.99. If you wait till the spring fishing sale, I'm sure you can get it for 15% off plus free shipping.
I have a shopping basket full at TW and just waiting fro the spring sale - anyone remember when it was last year?
illinifan4152 reply :
On 2/23/2016 at 9:29 PM, FryDog62 said:I have a shopping basket full at TW and just waiting fro the spring sale - anyone remember when it was last year?
If I remember correctly, they usually have one around the bas master classic for a week or two.
n8cas4 reply :
On 2/23/2016 at 7:05 PM, illinifan4152 said:According to TW, they have a 663 in the fury. $109.99. If you wait till the spring fishing sale, I'm sure you can get it for 15% off plus free shipping.
Thanks! Has anyone used the new fury? I hope it has the same balance as the savvy's and extremes - I don't need the sensitivity.
n8cas4 reply :
On 2/23/2016 at 9:29 PM, FryDog62 said:I have a shopping basket full at TW and just waiting fro the spring sale - anyone remember when it was last year?
Memorial Day in late May. I think they put together a bunch of products on a Bassmaster Classic Sale page (but not all items) sometime next week.
n8cas4 reply :
My decision to be made shortly...
St. Croix Mojo (new) 68mf jerkbait - $120
St. Croix Mojo (new) 68mxf topwater - $120
Dobyns Fury 663c 66mhf - $109
Fenwick Aetos 66mf - used (less than $100)
Lews 67 medium moderate - fast - $129
ranger7717 reply :
i just went through this researching for a jerkbait rod.....i decided ( and ordered !) the dobyns savvy 663 mf - after reading review after review after review, this is what I wanted in a rod, and got it for 135 ( used a 25 dollar coupon for signing up to their site )this rod is supposedly worth a lot more than the money .... the okuma tcs and the denali covert were also on my shortlist, and i might still buy them for light purpose rods, and keep them armed with other compatible lures - just to try them out...i found a couple of rods that i really wanted, but also decided on a strict cut off point - $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Dan_the_fisher reply :
I bought a avid 6'6"mf and it's the best jerkbait I've ever owned hands down
n8cas4 reply :
On 2/24/2016 at 7:44 AM, ranger7717 said:i just went through this researching for a jerkbait rod.....i decided ( and ordered !) the dobyns savvy 663 mf - after reading review after review after review, this is what I wanted in a rod, and got it for 135 ( used a 25 dollar coupon for signing up to their site )this rod is supposedly worth a lot more than the money .... the okuma tcs and the denali covert were also on my shortlist, and i might still buy them for light purpose rods, and keep them armed with other compatible lures - just to try them out...i found a couple of rods that i really wanted, but also decided on a strict cut off point - $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
How's the medium heavy fast feel on the savvy? I always felt that the dobyns were softer or lighter (whatever) than other rods. If it feels more like a medium as others have said on this thread, then that would be the rod for me.
tbone1993 reply :
On 2/24/2016 at 8:43 AM, n8cas4 said:How's the medium heavy fast feel on the savvy? I always felt that the dobyns were softer or lighter (whatever) than other rods. If it feels more like a medium as others have said on this thread, then that would be the rod for me.
If you want a Dobyns call them up and ask for someone in the shop (530) 671-1989. They will sell you the exact rod you are looking for and steer you in the right direction. Those fury's are sweet rods for the cost.
n8cas4 reply :
On 2/24/2016 at 8:49 AM, tbone1993 said:If you want a Dobyns call them up and ask for someone in the shop (530) 671-1989. They will sell you the exact rod you are looking for and steer you in the right direction. Those fury's are sweet rods for the cost.
Yeah - I've pmed with Gary and talked to Paul mueller for my other rods. I don't want to bother anyone for a rod of this cost. I only really fish jerkbaits 1 maybe 2 months a year. I do not own a dobyns rod less than a 4 power. In fact, I only have 1 casting rod that's medium power (stcLT teaser 70mf). I should probably just go st croix because these are the rods I can drive to cabelas and get a feel for.
ranger7717 reply :
my first dobyns...never touched one before....but i'm pretty confident that i'll like it - i hear nothing but high praise about this rod...being from the northeast i have plenty of uses for a med 6-9 ( i mistakenly said 663 - its a 693)....i did see in *** review that a med light 693 was a workhorse, so i'm not sure how this med is going to feel, but if a hawg hits me, i should be alright
n8cas4 reply :
On 2/24/2016 at 10:11 AM, ranger7717 said:my first dobyns...never touched one before....but i'm pretty confident that i'll like it - i hear nothing but high praise about this rod...being from the northeast i have plenty of uses for a med 6-9 ( i mistakenly said 663 - its a 693)....i did see in *** review that a med light 693 was a workhorse, so i'm not sure how this med is going to feel, but if a hawg hits me, i should be alright
I have a Dx745c FH, Dx795 FLIP and a Savvy microguide 734c. To me, the balance is incredible. Very light yet still feels sturdy (if that makes sense). The Savvy sensitivity is not great in my opinion, so I'll know to buy champion or extreme for jig n worm presentations. Since a jerkbait presentation does not require sensitivity, I like the idea of a savvy or fury for my jerkbait rod. If it has the same balance and "light feel" - it could be exactly what I am looking for in a jerkbait rod.
Hogsticker reply :
On 2/24/2016 at 7:44 AM, ranger7717 said:i just went through this researching for a jerkbait rod.....i decided ( and ordered !) the dobyns savvy 663 mf - after reading review after review after review, this is what I wanted in a rod, and got it for 135 ( used a 25 dollar coupon for signing up to their site )this rod is supposedly worth a lot more than the money .... the okuma tcs and the denali covert were also on my shortlist, and i might still buy them for light purpose rods, and keep them armed with other compatible lures - just to try them out...i found a couple of rods that i really wanted, but also decided on a strict cut off point - $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
You made a good choice. The rod has great balance. Fast action with a softer tip. Makes a great all around moving bait rod but really shines with a vision or pointer. It will make those Mojos feel like a club. This coming from a non Dobyns guy. You'll like it.
n8cas4 reply :
I went with the new mojo 68mf jerkbait rod - I'll have a chance to use it tomorrow. Thanks for all the help
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