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    Jerk Baits

    What rod(casting or spinning) length, action and line do you favor for fishing your jerk baits?

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    Re: Jerk Baits

    A Pro told me at one of Bass Pro Shops clinics that he preferred a short 6' fiberglass rod. Something like an Ugly Stick. He said he preferred shorter rods because when you jerk you are supposed to jerk low and to the side. If you got much of a longer pole - when you jerked the bait the pole would go in the water.

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    Re: Jerk Baits

    I use a 6'6" put would rather have a 6'. But cant cast as far with a 6'.

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    Re: Jerk Baits

    7 or 7' 6" fast action casting rod. 14# fireline with a 6 foot fluro leader.

    Andrew

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    Re: Jerk Baits

    I use a six and a half foot cranking rod for jerkbaits and topwater. The softer tip I feel puts more action in the bait. Also it aids in not tearing the treble hooks out of the fish's mouth. I use 12 lb Berkley 100% fluorocarbon for jerkbaiting.

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    Re: Jerk Baits

    I use a 6' 6'' also. I never fish over 12lb test, usually P-Line flouroclear. I will fish it occasionally on a six foot Fenwick rod on a spinning outfit, but generally I'm using a baitcaster. Real light small jerkbaits, spinning, 1/4oz and above using baitcaster.

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    Re: Jerk Baits

    I use a 7' spinning rod medium action; cast better, better leverage when landing the fish and okay as long as I am standing up. Does not work as well in a canoe or kayak. A shorter rod would be better then.

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    Re: Jerk Baits

    When throwing in open water I like a 7' med action rod. I go with a 6'6" MH rod for better accuracy when I'm throwing it around targets and cover. 10# line in open water and 15# around cover.

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    Re: Jerk Baits

    I like a 6'6m Loomis cranking stick. Most newer jerkbaits cast fine so thats not a problem on the lakes I fish. I am 5'9 and any longer rod and it would be hard for me to work the bait but a taller guy could get by with a 7ft rod.

    Also one thing people don't realize is the new jerkbait designs like Lucky Craft are easier to work. With the old rougues you need to jerk harder and may have been better off with a mh rod but the new jerkbaits dont take much for to work. Also light line is key and they have small hooks so a lighter rod matches that as well.

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    Re: Jerk Baits

    6'-6" All-Star Topwater rod (TAS783C)
    has a light action, so it's very forgiving when a fish knocks the fire out of that jerkbait.
    12 or 15 lb. fluoro line (Seaguar Red Label)
    "Cranking Sticks" work well too, but the Topwater style has kept the most fish hooked up for me. If the rod doesn't have enough give, the fish will tear hook holes in it's mouth on the hook up, making it easier for him to throw the bait.
    BPS carries that particular All-Star, but is low in stock...probably cause the secret is out and it's primetime jerkbait fishing.
    http://www.basspro.com/All-Star-Team...rodDescription

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    Re: Jerk Baits

    i should have never bought the first one. now i have a stack of em,and still never catch crap on em.

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    Wink Re: Jerk Baits

    Quote Originally Posted by Embrey View Post
    i should have never bought the first one. now i have a stack of em,and still never catch crap on em.
    Sell them on the board. I am sure you will have buyers.

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