Drop Shot Rod for Small Topwater/Jerkbaits?

[joe chum]

I have a Loomis DS spinning rod and was thinking this might work for small topwaters and jerkbaits. Anybody have any feedback?

[Scott F]

Why would it not work?  Go ahead and use it, it should work just fine for those and many other lures as well. 

[lakeannaangler]

I do it all the time. Drop shot rods normally have a soft tip and that would be good for treble hook lures and assuming it has a fast action it will be easier for work in the baits. The type of line will also be a factor.

[joe chum]

Thanks guys.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Technique specific Rod labels are just suggestions. Don't be afraid to experiment. 

[Fisher-O-men]

8 hours ago, joe chum said:

I have a Loomis DS spinning rod and was thinking this might work for small topwaters and jerkbaits. Anybody have any feedback?

OK, I see some problems.  I would say no if you are using braid.  Walking a bait or jerking a bait can leave loose loops of line on a spinning reel.  If you are using mono or FC, then go for it, but small would be the operative word.

[joe chum]

I would be using mono. I'd be throwing small poppers and jerkbaits, shad raps, etc. Basically a 1/4oz. and less.

[stk44]

17 hours ago, joe chum said:

I have a Loomis DS spinning rod and was thinking this might work for small topwaters and jerkbaits. Anybody have any feedback?

I had this exact same questions in the late winter. I've been using 6'9" avid X MLXF and it does very well with husky jerk HJ06 -HJ10 and I would say 10's are the absolute limit. 

I would recommend running small # test flouro, I think it would be more versatile IMO.

[joe chum]

10 hours ago, stk44 said:

I had this exact same questions in the late winter. I've been using 6'9" avid X MLXF and it does very well with husky jerk HJ06 -HJ10 and I would say 10's are the absolute limit. 

I would recommend running small # test flouro, I think it would be more versatile IMO.

I also have a St. Croix DS rod. I think it'll be the rod I'll use instead of my Loomis. Thanks.

[stk44]

1 hour ago, joe chum said:

I also have a St. Croix DS rod. I think it'll be the rod I'll use instead of my Loomis. Thanks.

Sounds good to me. 

[EvanT123]

I have a sc369mlxf. It sees a lot more use as my small popper rod then drop shot. Give it a shot you will probably like it. 

[Turkey sandwich]

34 minutes ago, EvanT123 said:

I have a sc369mlxf. It sees a lot more use as my small popper rod then drop shot. Give it a shot you will probably like it. 

I have an Avid X built on that same blank, and I use it for both.  Super versatile rod.