i've been searching for a new jerkbait rod and i've narrowed it down to a dobyns savvy 6-9 , either med or med light....my question is, does anyone know about the action on this rod , and which one is more suited to a jerkbait....will mostly be throwing 3/8 or 7/16 oz. with it

I fish Dobyns spinning rods but not the Savvy or for jerkbaits - I use the 701 and 702 for dropshotting and the 742 for everything else.  For those weights though, especially 7/16th oz., I would definitely use at least a medium power rod (and a baitcaster, but that's my preference). 

thanks....i have two baitcasters for heavy stuff....for everything else, i'm 40 years on spinning gear ,and have most sizes and actions- seems to be the only thing i can use with accuracy....muscle memory i guess  i'm asking about the med light because the *** review says " its a tank" ...whatever that means

I get that. Nothing wrong with spinning gear as lots of folks use it for jerkbaits. But in terms of heavier weight and larger size ripbaits, I'd go with at least 10 lb. line (maybe more), which to me is the upper limit as far as line management on a spinning reel - unless you're using braid with leader.

4 hours ago, ranger7717 said:

i've been searching for a new jerkbait rod and i've narrowed it down to a dobyns savvy 6-9 , either med or med light....my question is, does anyone know about the action on this rod , and which one is more suited to a jerkbait....will mostly be throwing 3/8 or 7/16 oz. with it

I use a med power/Mod fast spinning rod for Jerkbaits (with trebles).  If your talking soft plastic jerkbaits with single hooks, you can use any med or MedHvy fast action. 

Spinning gear is fine (and more economical) for these applications.

2 hours ago, fishindad said:

I get that. Nothing wrong with spinning gear as lots of folks use it for jerkbaits. But in terms of heavier weight and larger size ripbaits, I'd go with at least 10 lb. line (maybe more), which to me is the upper limit as far as line management on a spinning reel - unless you're using braid with leader.

i hear that...tried 12 lb. once on a spinning reel....took it off as soon as I got home....i do have a couple of spins with braid....works fine

pulled the trigger....got the 6-9 med with fast tip - pretty pumped up to try it

thanks everyone for the advice