Hard Jerkbaits : Bait Cast or Spinning Set Up ?

[ChrisD46]

What is your set up for hard jerk baits - why did you choose bait cast or spinning set up for hard jerk baits ?

[Jig Man]

When I throw them I use bc because I like the way it feels and I have more control.

[Deleted account]

Both.

[Bird]

Much prefer a baitcaster for Jerkbaits.

The use of spinning tackle increases the chance of line tangle with the trebles.

[long island basser]

3/8 and Under spinning-10lb braid /flouro leader.

Over 3/8 bc 12 lb sniper.

[Jar11591]

I have a spinning and casting rig each dedicated to jerkbaits. Spinning rig is for the small ones and the casting rig is for all normal sizes and up. I much prefer a casting rig, and am looking into a small casting outfit capable of throwing the tiny jerkbaits.

[OkobojiEagle]

I have better line management using a bait casting reel, however, there comes a point at which casting a tiny jerk bait with casting gear becomes too difficult...  Every angler has to make this decision for themselves.

[Bankbeater]

For large jerkbaits I use a BC rig.  When I'm fishing a small jerkbait I use spinning gear. 

[A-Jay]

I use both but spinning gets the nod 75% of the time. 

Spinning gear is 

 7' MLF for small jerkbaits (3/8 oz) 8 lb braid mainline with 8 lb  FC leader 

 6'9" MXF Deep Jerkbaits 10 Braid mainline 10 lb  FC Leader

 7' MF Standard & Deep Jerkbaits, 10 Braid mainline 10 lb  FC Leader

  7'4" MF For longer casts with Standard & Deep Jerkbaits, 10 Braid mainline 10 lb FC Leader

When I'm looking to keep a jerkbait higher in the water column, I'll use a mono leader. 

 

Standard & deep jerkbaits on Casting gear is almost always 7' M Fast 10 lb FC.

 

A-Jay

 

 

[Kevhead19]

I'm a spinning guy for jerkbaits. I like it best as the windiest time of the year are when they shine for me. I fish from a kayak and stand/sit throughout the day. I like that I can get a good response from any angle with the spinning rod with my movement.

[Dwight Hottle]

I use both for baits up & including 1 oz. I have been using a lefty bait caster recently after a lifetime of right handed reels because I prefer to work the bait with my dominate right arm. So much like @A-Jay I give spinning tackle the nod most of the time but the lefty bait caster is growing on me the more I use it. 

[BrianMDTX]

My boat sits low in the water (or I sit low to the water lol). I started with baitcasting but came to realize it’s a helluva lot easier to work the bait with a spinning rig. 

[Deleted account]

40 minutes ago, BrianMDTX said:

My boat sits low in the water (or I sit low to the water lol).

 

Probably both...

 

 

[ScottW]

I’ve used both and I bank fish. Spinning for smaller, lighter lures and bc for larger heavier ones. Both have worked equally well for me.

[BrianMDTX]

1 hour ago, Deleted account said:

 

Probably both...

 

 

Well, not quite THAT bad! ?

[Fat Ika]

Smallest jerkbaits - 7'2" Spinning medium glass rod with 4000 size reel braid-leader

Most 90-100 mm jerkbaits - 7'2" Spinning graphite with Vanford 5000 - straight flouro or straight copolymer 

110 or larger- 7'4" medium fast casting - Flouro or copolymer 

[Mike L]

3 hours ago, Jig Man said:

When I throw them I use bc because I like the way it feels and I have more control.

Ditto

 

 

 

 

 

Mike

[flyfisher]

Spinning mostly but i use BC for deep divers.  I fish a lot of soft jerkbaits like flukes and use spinning for that so i guess it is what I am used to at this point

 

[Darth-Baiter]

both.  i think a jerkbait really benefits from a longass cast.  at least in my waters.  they always seem to smash it way the heck out there.

 

but both.  i can cast a V110 pretty well with my BC rigs.  

[Team9nine]

Another vote for “both.” I’d use up all my daily likes in this one thread agreeing with most everyone above ?

[Jrob78]

Casting for all jerkbaits

[BrianMDTX]

54 minutes ago, Darth-Baiter said:

both.  i think a jerkbait really benefits from a longass cast.  at least in my waters.  they always seem to smash it way the heck out there.

 

but both.  i can cast a V110 pretty well with my BC rigs.  

I think you are spot on. Most of my jerkbait catches tend to be on far casts. I don’t get many close to the boat or bank. 

[GreenPig]

Both

Spinning

- 6'9" ML Fast/ Stradic 2500/ 8lb braid to 6 or 8 lb FC for under 3/8 oz

Casting

-  7' MH Fast/ Curado MGL 70 with 12 lb FC for 5/8 to 1 oz

- 7'2" Med Fast/ Curado MGL 70 with 10 lb FC for 3/8 to 5/8 oz deep JBs

- 7' Med Fast/ Curado MGL 70 with 10 lb FC for 3/8 to 5/8 standard JBs

- When I want to feel fancy I use two Aldebarans MGL 50s, one on a 7' Med Fast, one on a 6'10" Med Light Fast, both with 10 lb FC for light to standard JBs

[Smokinal]

Both as well but I like most of mine on spinning due to the increased casting distance.

I have a few that are know "good casters" and I'll throw those on a BC.

[GregN]

Put me in the spinning camp too... I typically throw JBs like LC pointer 78 and 100s on 6ft 6 to 7 ft med power fast action rods w 15# braid and 6' FC leader for smallies.  Leader gives me a fighting chance at keeping my lure when i  incidently catch a 8 pound Northern and he has engulfed my pointer.