JeziHogg Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Jerkbaits or topwater water(poppers, wtd styles) I jjust cannot decide which technique to use this rod for. Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted February 2, 2015 Super User Posted February 2, 2015 Neither. I would us it for jigs/plastics. 3 Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted February 2, 2015 Super User Posted February 2, 2015 I'd use it for the same as Dwight Stated. I have 7'2" version and it rocks for Jigs and Worms. However, I think it might work fine with jerkbaits. Only way to see is test it! 1 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted February 2, 2015 Super User Posted February 2, 2015 I'd use it for plastics. Although I've heard many guys prefer an XF for jerkbaits. Experiment and see what you like it best for. Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted February 2, 2015 Super User Posted February 2, 2015 Neither. I would us it for jigs/plastics. Definitely best answer. Hootie Quote
hatrix Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 I had the 6'8" and the 7'2". It if a good rod for spinner/chatter baits light frogging or whatever. It's a do it all rod for the most part. Quote
thehooligan Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Definitely jigs/plastics. I used to use mine for frogs too. Quote
Super User Catt Posted February 2, 2015 Super User Posted February 2, 2015 Neither. I would us it for jigs/plastics. I have that exact rod, it even says "Worm & Jig"! Quote
hatrix Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 I have that exact rod, it even says "Worm & Jig"! Don't forget the picture of a jig on the bottom of the handle. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted February 2, 2015 Super User Posted February 2, 2015 Again jigs and soft plastic. Senko style baits are awesome with this rod. For jerkbaits you want a MH fast with a slightly softer tip. For topwater I like a MH or H Fast rod that is at least 7'. Quote
fisherrw Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Again jigs and soft plastic. Senko style baits are awesome with this rod. For jerkbaits you want a MH fast with a slightly softer tip. For topwater I like a MH or H Fast rod that is at least 7'. x2 Quote
JeziHogg Posted February 3, 2015 Author Posted February 3, 2015 Lol.. I know it says Worm n Jig, I also have the 72mhxf (Got them for clearance price) I'm using for jigs. I perfer a longer rod for jigs and t rigged worms. That being said I think I'm going to use the 6'8 for jerkbaits. Quote
Super User tomustang Posted February 3, 2015 Super User Posted February 3, 2015 6'8, I would use that for close quarter pitching Quote
JeziHogg Posted February 3, 2015 Author Posted February 3, 2015 When it comes to pitching I perfer a longer rod for leverage. Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted February 3, 2015 Super User Posted February 3, 2015 I think it should be fine like stated in my previous post. I think the action (Shimano Rods) you're looking for is close enough to try jerkbaits. Quote
JeziHogg Posted February 3, 2015 Author Posted February 3, 2015 Lol I wish I could go out and test it for jerkbaits. But I haven't found an ice breaking jerkbait lol. Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted February 3, 2015 Super User Posted February 3, 2015 HAHA I feel your pain. This sucks! Quote
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