Viper0463 Posted February 9, 2018 Posted February 9, 2018 So I bought a mojo bass 6'8" mxf topwater rod for jerkbaits and topwater last year and I liked it so much I bought a second one so I could have one dedicated to jerkbait and the other dedicated to topwater. Now I was thinking that a little shorter rod would be nice for some of the ponds I fish. What is everyone's opinion on a avid x 6'4" mxf for a shorter jerkbait and topwater rod? I know I would lose some casting distance but, should gain accuracy. Remember this would be for bank Fishing primary but I do go out in a small boat also. Quote
Yudo1 Posted February 10, 2018 Posted February 10, 2018 Disclaimer, I don't own one, but I've always heard great things about that rod. From a length perspective, I'm 5'11" and like sub 7' rods for jerk baits. I use a 6'8" jerk bait special and it works well, but I would think 6'4" would be even better if you jerk straight down. Quote
68camaro Posted February 10, 2018 Posted February 10, 2018 No idea about Avid but I am 5'6" and fish from bank and kayak, my jerbait rod is 6'3" and I love the length, rarely do I hit the water when snapping down but I mostly snap sideways. I however like a med-mod power which I think pins fish better. Quote
LAO162 Posted February 10, 2018 Posted February 10, 2018 I just picked up a SC LTW 6'3" MLXF spinning rod for similar purposes. It is to compliment an IMX SJR that is a bit too stiff the smaller baits that I use. Although long rods are usefully in open spaces, short rods are easier to maneuver around brush and into the less pressured areas on the banks. I don't remember why I sold my Crucial 63MLXF. It was a blast for those back handed casts made while balancing on a slippery rock under trees with low branches. Quote
Super User Angry John Posted February 11, 2018 Super User Posted February 11, 2018 I don't like xfast for treble baits. My avid66mf works well and a "medium fast" would be the best. Don't see many medium fast rods but the jdm regular taper I feel is very close. Guess that's why a lot of guys like the megabas sticks. The phoenix x10 is supposed to be a great rod for jerks but I have never fished a composite rod other than an ugly stick. All that to say xfast is not first choice for jerkbaits. Quote
Viper0463 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Posted February 11, 2018 Thanks for the replies everyone. I was hoping I would hear the shorter length would be a good idea and it seems that a few of you agree with my thinking. Quote
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