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Rod for big jerkbaits?
Posted by:
Marty Martin
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Date: March 06, 2017 07:43PM
What would be a good blank for jerkbaits in the 1.5 to 2 ounce range? Re: Rod for big jerkbaits?
Posted by:
Matthew Pitrowski
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Date: March 06, 2017 11:56PM
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Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: March 07, 2017 12:04AM
Marty,
You didn't give us much to go on, what species, from boat or shore, etc. I myself have found that rod lengths over 6 1/2 ft. are more work than they are worth. For peacock bass, and big plugs the 6 ft. 2 in. travel rod Rainshadow designed was phenominal. They also made a 7 ft. version, but I know no one who used both that didn't say the 7 ft. version didn't wear them out. Re: Rod for big jerkbaits?
Posted by:
Marty Martin
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Date: March 07, 2017 08:15AM
Spencer, not trying to parse the sentence, but wanted to make sure I understand the two negatives there. Are you saying that everybody who use the 7ft version said it was still manageable? Or did it wear them all out? Re: Rod for big jerkbaits?
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: March 07, 2017 09:16AM
Sorry for the misunderstanding, the 7 ft. version was fine for many other lures, but a real workout, both in casting and retrieving those big plugs when compared to the shorter rod. The same thing seem to happen a lot with jerkbaits in general, I much prefer a short gripped 6, or 6 1/2 ft. rod, that doesn't hit my arm during the presentation like a long grip does. Re: Rod for big jerkbaits?
Posted by:
Dan Grulke
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Date: March 07, 2017 09:59AM
Spencer has a very key point here: I personally design my rod handles on jerk baits to end before the elbow joint. This prevents the butt of the handle from hitting your elbow and ribs when working the bait. On my other rods I prefer the handle to extend right too my elbow when holding the rod in my normal bait working position. This is one of the areas that makes a custom rod custom and an advantage we have over store bought rods. The length of handle would vary depending on where you grip the rod. I prefer 6'6" rods as well as longer rods have a tendency to hit the trolling motor and gunnels and the boats.
DG Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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