New Jerkbait or Crankbait rod

MO3N · 04-30-10, 10:41 PM

I have enough money to get one new set up. I know that I want either a shallow to medium crankbait or jerkbait rod. Once I get enough money I will buy the other one, But for now I am stuck just buying one. I know I will be going with Dobyns rods Because the bass club I am in at my college is sponsored by them. Anyway which type of rod would work the best for both situations. I was thinking a 6'8" medium action for jerkbaits and the 7' MH for shallow cranks (or is this to heavy of a rod for shallow to mid cranks) since I can only get one rod which rod would work for both situations the best?

A side question is reels. I know for cranks you want a low gear ratio. But what about jerkbaits? I could see were a high speed would be good to pickup line between jerks and a low ratio to be easier on the arm. What ratio do you fish your jerkbaits?

04-30-10, 10:41 PM	#1
MO3N BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: pullman, wa Posts: 113	New Jerkbait or Crankbait rod I have enough money to get one new set up. I know that I want either a shallow to medium crankbait or jerkbait rod. Once I get enough money I will buy the other one, But for now I am stuck just buying one. I know I will be going with Dobyns rods Because the bass club I am in at my college is sponsored by them. Anyway which type of rod would work the best for both situations. I was thinking a 6'8" medium action for jerkbaits and the 7' MH for shallow cranks (or is this to heavy of a rod for shallow to mid cranks) since I can only get one rod which rod would work for both situations the best? A side question is reels. I know for cranks you want a low gear ratio. But what about jerkbaits? I could see were a high speed would be good to pickup line between jerks and a low ratio to be easier on the arm. What ratio do you fish your jerkbaits?

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