*Hank Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 What's a good jerkbait/Topwater rod for under $150? I'll be pairing it with a lews Lfs. Quote
Grantman83 Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 Lews custom speed stick...will pair perfectly with that reel Quote
Jon G Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 I personally have not tried/owned one of these but I've heard pretty good things about the Fenwick Elite Tech Bass so that could be something to look at Quote
*Hank Posted May 31, 2015 Author Posted May 31, 2015 Lews custom speed stick...will pair perfectly with that reel Which Model? Quote
Grantman83 Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 I own the topwater Rod but 5/8 would probably be too large for it however the spinnerbait model is rated for heavier topwaters Quote
Super User FishTank Posted May 31, 2015 Super User Posted May 31, 2015 St. Croix Avid 6'8" M X-fast. Gander Mountain has a rebate available that would put you close to the amount you specified. Quote
*Hank Posted June 1, 2015 Author Posted June 1, 2015 St. Croix Avid 6'8" M X-fast. Gander Mountain has a rebate available that would put you close to the amount you specified.Would the xfast taper work for jerkbaits? Quote
Super User FishTank Posted June 2, 2015 Super User Posted June 2, 2015 Would the xfast taper work for jerkbaits? I would prefer a softer tip for jerkbaits and a length of 6'6" but the X-fast would be ideal for topwater. A good go between would be the 6'8'' M Fast Avid. I like the fast tip though for topwater walk the dog baits and poppers. 1 Quote
dam0007 Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 About $40 more and I'd say I love my dobyns 685CB great for both Edit* a lot of guys like fast or extra fast rods for treble hooked baits. Why, idk. I've tried it and lost fish. Went back to moderate action and no problems. Quote
rangerjockey Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 The 2015 crucial 6ft.8 medium xfast is a great topwater /stickbait rod... spook jr's. , sammys, dog x ect...also a good buzzbait rod. Quote
SenkoGuru Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 For $99.00 I enjoy using a 6'10 Medium/fast Duckett Ghost for jerkbaits/topwaters it works very well. I would also recommend the Powell Inferno 6'10 Medium/fast rod it is also very good for this. Quote
WPCfishing Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 St. Croix Avid 6'8" M X-fast. Gander Mountain has a rebate available that would put you close to the amount you specified. I sold my St Croix Triumph and gave a Premier to my nephew last week. I like the Lews better. Quote
Grantman83 Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 For $99.00 I enjoy using a 6'10 Medium/fast Duckett Ghost for jerkbaits/topwaters it works very well. I would also recommend the Powell Inferno 6'10 Medium/fast rod it is also very good for this. From what I held, I would agree that the ghost is also a good option. It definitely has a softer action which I honestly prefer as I tend to use braid Quote
CRANKENSTIEN Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 I would prefer a softer tip for jerkbaits and a length of 6'6" but the X-fast would be ideal for topwater. A good go between would be the 6'8'' M Fast Avid. I like the fast tip though for topwater walk the dog baits and poppers. Agree Quote
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