What rod is your go to for jerkbaits 2024

Megastink reply :

I've been experimenting with two: a Duckett Terex 6'6" M and a White Ice 7'1" MH. What do you all use, and why that particular rod?

IndianaFinesse reply :

I use a 7' medium fast st. Croix triumph, because it's the closest thing I've got to a jerkbait rod. It works fine, but I would prefer something shorter in length and with a much shorter handle, plus a little faster tip would be nice to.

Delaware Valley Tackle reply :

Mine are custom of course, but they are med or mh with a fast but soft action. These are sometimes referred to as popping blanks.

Master Bait'r reply :

Orochi XX Flatside Special. It is such a joy for jerks and cranks, can't say enough nice things about it.

For me it's a combination of all factors. It's light weight, super comfy handle for long twitching sessions, the super sensitive blank and the awesome parabolic action once it hooks up... Not exactly hard on the eyes either

kickerfish1 reply :

Two rods for me.

Shimano Cumulus 6"10 MH which fishes like a true medium and the rod weighs 3 ounces which means much less fatigue.

Custom MHX 842 Spinjig that was but trimmed to 6"8.

Both of these rods are ideal as I never through anything bigger than 5/8 oz and both can handle down to 1/4 oz. They also aren't too long, to the point that you are slapping the water or boats edge but not so short that you may feel like you are loosing casting distance.

rippin-lips reply :

Megabass XX - Jerkbait Special

It's what it was designed for.

Yudo1 reply :

On 10/12/2016 at 11:19 AM, rippin-lips said:

Megabass XX - Jerkbait Special

It's what it was designed for.

X 2. I like the length for working the bait and the parabolic action for keeping them pinned.

fishnkamp reply :

I purchased an Abu Garcia Ike series jerkbait rod. He designed it to be like a typical 6'6" or 6'9" but made it with a bit of a shorter split grip but section. It measures 6'4" so it does not hit your arm as you set up the typical jerking motion. The Ike rods in general are a lot nicer than I expected.

WPCfishing reply :

I use a Team Diawa 6'6" MH. It's super light rod with a soft action and fast tip. These rods are super sleepers.. it also does great with worms, spinner baits, lipless and square bill cranks. A great rod!

If you can find one I highly recommend you to buy it.

I also have a 6' MH that's fantastic for using jigs in tight areas. The rod has serious hook setting power.

Both cast perfectly.. I can't say enough good about them.

Bluebasser86 reply :

6' 2" M/XF Avid for when I really want to make a bait cut.

6' 8" M/F Ethos Micro for my regular jerkbait rod

I just added a 6' 3" M/MF Fenwick Elite Tech smallmouth bass rod that I'm excited to try. I think it's going to be a good one during the winter when I want a little less action on the bait.

rangerjockey reply :

Falcon McClelland signature, Falcon weightless worm, Powell CB 704.

bigfruits reply :

MBR782c GLX or JWR802s NRX

cottny27 reply :

A 6'6" - 6'9"M is what I like to use. Short handle for sure.

WIGuide reply :

I use my 2 6'6" M/F Legend Xtreme's. They allow me to impart the action I want in the bait. Any of the moderate actions I've used, you really have to crank on them to get the bait to work because there's so much flex. I don't find myself loosing fish with the fast action either because I keep my drag loose, and because in that cold water the fish don't pull nearly as hard or put up as much of a fight. They're pretty much the perfect rod for my jerkbait use.

Fishes in trees reply :

I use spinning gear for throwing jerk baits. Currently I use a 6'3" Shimano (forget the model name - it is a mid-range one) Medium action with an extra fast tip. I'll throw mostly pointers on 14 lb Fireline or 10 lb nanofil. I think that throwing the jerk baits is a cover the water thing and the extra distance that I get with the spinning gear helps. It is a little easier to throw into the wind or into cross winds with the spinning gear. I'd use a longer rod for more distance except I'd be smacking it on the side of the boat a lot more often.

jonnyblazex reply :

St. Croix Rage 6'8 medium fast works good for me. For small jerkbaits I also use a spinning rod, a 6'6 medium ex fast tip

roadwarrior reply :

St. Croix Avid AVC66MF which has a soft tip.

Montanaro reply :

Was thinking of trying new 691 tatula feider came out with.

But i have been using dobyns fury 7' mh cranking rod to good success. Lose a few fish but thats jerking for ya.

Robert Riley reply :

I use a Dobyn's Champion 685cb for jerkbaits, wish I got a 684cb. Still on the fence about the moderate fast action though.

j bab reply :

I have an IMX 6'8" Medium Fast (802C). It's a "topwater" rod but imo it works great for jerkbaits as well.

I honestly haven't been able to use it much recently so I can't give a proper review, but I like the length, handle, and action so far...

Jeff H reply :

On 10/12/2016 at 1:52 PM, Bluebasser86 said:

6' 2" M/XF Avid for when I really want to make a bait cut.

That is a sweet rod for jerk baits! Really like how it loads up on fish.

Mosster47 reply :

I use a St. Croix Rage, 6'8" M/XF.

Honkytonk reply :

i use a phenix maxim 610 ml with a curado 70 spooled with 10lb sniper. a little light action but works just fine for me

kstephes033 reply :

Megabass Orochi XX Jerkbait Special with Daiwa PX Type R 12lb Sunline Sniper. Amazing setup. I am a jerkbait junkie and i have tried many rods, finally bit on this one after thinking about it many times and it does not disappoint. Best rod i have found by far for jerkbaits.

J Francho reply :

Same as my topwater plug rod - a 6'2" medium power, XXfast rod with a short rear grip. I've used numerous reels with different IPTs. What matters most is comfort. P-Line CXX 10# for line.

Team9nine reply :

I've tried a bunch of different rods over the years. Presently, my current favorite is the Cabela's TZXC-69M, a 6'9"Jerkbait/Topwater rod, fast action and rated for 1/4-3/8 oz. Lightweight with great balance, great grips and very affordable - a tad to the crisp side, but that has turned out to be a good thing in regards to hook ups.

-T9

sarcazmo reply :

Even though I'm transitioning to all customs, I still have a few off the shelf rods.

I use a Daiwa Tatula 701 MRB for jerkbaits. IMO this rod is PERFECT. I've caught a lot of jerkbait fish on it, and the action is superb. I liked it so much I bought another one that I use for chatterbaits, spinners, and small cranks. Can easily find it under ~100 online.

smallies24/7 reply :

Megabass Orochi X4 Oneten Stick. Absolutely perfect.

DubyaDee reply :

I'm switching between a Dobyns 704cb and a Shimano Poison Adrena Medium 7'2". I think the Poison has a better snap, and still pins the fish well enough. The Dobyns just feels a little too moderate for me. Although the Dobyns is a little mushy on the jerk, I don't lose many fish with it. I'll probably have both of those with a jerkbait on them for a while before I really make up my mind. One will win out for jerkbaits and the other will be a designated topwater rod.

fishballer06 reply :

On 10/13/2016 at 1:36 AM, Robert Riley said:

I use a Dobyn's Champion 685cb for jerkbaits, wish I got a 684cb. Still on the fence about the moderate fast action though.

Trust me, the 684CB is much too soft for jerkbaits. I bought one for jerkbaits, it's now a small squarebill/shad rap rod.

I use two rods for my jerkbait needs.

GLoomis TWR773 - 6'5" MH fast action
St. Croix Avid AV70MF - 7'0" M fast action

Robert Riley reply :

On 10/19/2016 at 12:24 AM, fishballer06 said:

Trust me, the 684CB is much too soft for jerkbaits. I bought one for jerkbaits, it's now a small squarebill/shad rap rod.

I use two rods for my jerkbait needs.

GLoomis TWR773 - 6'5" MH fast action
St. Croix Avid AV70MF - 7'0" M fast action

I've heard of plenty of people using the 684/5cb or the new 705cb... Even dobyns claims that it's 685cb is the perfect jerkbait rod. I figured I'd give it a go. I've found that it is a perfect squarebill rod though.

Columbia Craw reply :

Ima Flit, Rapala X-Rap and LC Pointer 90 and 100's is about all I use anymore. 684CB and 704CB work these baits the way I want. Personal preference. I would see a 705CB for 110 and larger baits. A Stayzee 90 would be a chore with a 4 power though.

Redlinerobert reply :

Gan Craft Junk paired with a Zillion HLC. Super fluke setup.

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