What is a good reel

[Brisngr]

Hi guys. I am a diehard shimano bait caster fan but i need quick tips. if anyone knows a good crank bait or jerk bait shimano reel setup please reply. Also if you know of a rod that would also be good. I have a Jig setup already and a Finesse spinning reel and rod. Im just looking to get the right setups for the right type of lure.

[Angry John]

There are two main camps for jerkbaits, those that like moderate rods and those that like fast rods.  You will find many in the middle also.  I prefer a fast rod and i use a st croix avid 66mf.  Your main line choice will have a lot to do with the rod you choose.  If your a braid to leader kind of guy then the slower rods will work out.  I use co-poly so i like a rod with a little less give.  Megabass makes a one-ten special that a lot of guys like.  What bait your using and main line will be helpful in providing any further ***.

Reels are about the same, i like an alphas with a zonda deep spool.  The smaller reel just feels good on that setup.  You could also look at the steez or and Aldebaran

[burrows]

I use a Casitas 721 on a 68 mf mojo.

[Bluebasser86]

I use a Calcutta 50 for my jerkbaits on a 6' 8" M/F Ethos. My main cranking rod is a 200E5 Curado on a 7' MH/M Quantum KVD cranking rod. 

[Mike L]

My jerking combo is a Loomis 7' mh/f GLX MBR 843C with a Chronarch 100SF. 

 

For cranking I use a Phenix X11 composite rod with a JM Signature reel. 

 

[OnthePotomac]

Crankin and jerken on a 7' Med fast tip Carbonlite with my oldy but goody Curado 100B 6.2:1 and 12 lb Flouro.  Reel is 12 years old and performing like new.

 

[JustJames]

For jerkbait I like small reel and light weight one, curado 70 or 50e.

[Darren.]

I'll let others answer the question, but let me

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