Wrong Technique

[Jeff H]

Was it a St Croix? I don't know why they call that extra fast action a "jerkbait/topwater" rod, I like a moderate or moderate-fast for jerkbaits and topwaters. The extra-fast action is more suited to jigs and plastics IMO.

No sir, it was a Cabela's Tournament ZX 6'9" M.  It is a MH though in my opinion.  i actually liked the rod for what I was doing with it.  It would not be a very good rod for what they labeled it for.  Still, I liked the rod.  Most of my rods are St.Croix Avids, I know their XF actions very well and love them!  The Tourney ZX is stiffer than those.  My favorite jerkbait rod in all the world is the AVC62MXF.

[Bluebasser86]

Was it a St Croix? I don't know why they call that extra fast action a "jerkbait/topwater" rod, I like a moderate or moderate-fast for jerkbaits and topwaters. The extra-fast action is more suited to jigs and plastics IMO.

I fish my jerks with an XF/M Avid. The faster tip makes it possible for me to make a bait dance and really move like I want it to. Same goes for poppers and small walking baits that are tough to work on other rods. I can make a small popper walk and spit at the same time with it, which is a big trigger at times. 

[*Hootie]

One fall day last year the only fish I caught was on a Colorado Spinnerbait. I was flipping the spinnerbait. With my crankbait rod. Don't judge me.

 

 

The only possible law broken that I can see, " YOU ACTUALLY USED A COLORADO BLADE IN WISCONSIN"???

Would not want to be in your shoes when the authorities in Colorado get wind of this.

You have been judged.

 

Hootie

[ChrisWi]

I use my Mojo Bass Spinnerbait rod for Texas rigs and jigs. Thing is such a broom stick I could shoot some pool with it.

[J Francho]

About the only technique labeled rod that I own that is actually that specific is a Loomis JWR 803.  I thought it might double as a jerkbait rod.  Nope, not in a million years.  Despite being a medium to MH power, x-fast taper, it absolutely sucked at jerkbaits. My Avid AVC68MXF and AC62MXF are far superior for this.  Otherwise, the labels mean nothing to me.

[roadwarrior]

I agree, seems technique specific is kind of silly.

Hootie

 

Not silly, just fun to have the PERFECT set-up for a given technique.

That said, you really only NEED three rods.

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/130634-rod-selection-the-basics/

 

 

 

[*Hootie]

Not silly, just fun to have the PERFECT set-up for a given technique.

That said, you really only NEED three rods.

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/130634-rod-selection-the-basics/

Only three!?!?...that gives me way too many to have to get rid of...lol.

And yes, it is a lot of FUN.

Hootie

[DogBone_384]

Of course I do.  I generally take two baitcast setups and a spinning rig when I fish because I've only been serious about fishing for the last two or three seasons and tend to experiment a lot, 'just to see what happens' .  At some point, when I get a whole day off (!?!?!?!?!) I plan on taking all my rods & reels and cast every possible combination with a T-Rig, Senko, Rapala, and a spinner bait or two to fine tune my collection (read: keep me too busy to buy more.) 

 

Besides, if I bought every setup I decide I 'need' from reading this forum, I'd need a bigger garage.  Not because of the additional rods, but because I couldn't sleep in my wife's Wrangler when she boots me out of the BIG BED....   

[Jeff H]

The only possible law broken that I can see, " YOU ACTUALLY USED A COLORADO BLADE IN WISCONSIN"???

Would not want to be in your shoes when the authorities in Colorado get wind of this.

You have been judged.

 

Hootie

Crap.  Looks like I'm an outlaw on the run again.  What is the penalty for pairing a colorado and Indiana on the same shaft?  That is probably pretty severe, no?

[*Hootie]

Crap. Looks like I'm an outlaw on the run again. What is the penalty for pairing a colorado and Indiana on the same shaft? That is probably pretty severe, no?

OH!!!....you guys are in so much trouble....lol.

Hootie

[mod479]

I bought a crankbait rod 2 years ago and have thrown nothing but jerkbaits on it. Keeps trebles pinned very well, gotta love the 704cb. Haven't tied a crank on it to this day.

 

Now for throwing cranks, like little cotton cordels, I am using a "shakeyhead" crucial. Does it work for shakeyheads? Yep, but I use my 703 champ more....you get the idea... like many topics in the forums, it really comes down to preference.

[BasshunterJGH]

I also use a mh crankbait rod with a 6.8:1 reel for worms a lot. Works fine I actually really like the moderate fast action for senkos. And the  6.8:1 gear ratio lews makes a good cross-over reel for crankbaits and worms.

[Ratherbfishing]

I have a medium action Berkley rod (can't remember the model) which, if I recall correctly, says something to the effect of "Wormin' rod" on the handle.  It's nearly ideal for crankbaits and spinnerbait rod but it's definitely not perfect for worming or jigs.  If I had forgotten everything else at home, would I still use it as a worming rod?  Of course.  I'm not about to go home.  It just isn't ideal.  I usually carry 4 or 5 rods with me.  I try to have at least one rod for worms and jigs and one for crankbaits and such.  The rest (redundants) I carry simply so I don't have to retie all the time.

[BassSlayer71]

Well, I like to be close at least.  Throwing a 1/2 spinnerbait on a medium fast action rod isn't a lot of fun lol

 

Then again a drop shot with an 1/8 weight on a MH action rod and a 5.4:1 gear ratio reel isn't either.

 

But do I really worry between spinnerbait rods/reels vs crankbait or texas rig?  Nah