So, I switched a lot between a Falcon HD 6’ 10” Medium casting rod/ SLC DC reel and an Avid Medium XF 6’ 9” spinner combo last Fall. Maybe an unfair comparison because the XF tip on the Avid seemed to work the jerkbait a bit crisper. But the BIG difference was casting distance. Straight 30 lb braid on the Falcon and 15 lb braid on the Avid, and can BOMB a Mega Bass Vision 110 on the Avid a lot farther than the Baitcast combo. But does that get me

into more fishable water? Meh. Most of

my bites came in zone where both setups could reach. 
 

So right now, my preference is the Avid spinner for its great tip for snapping that 110 on a slack line and triggering bites. 
 

But I think both baistcasters and spinners work fine for this application. Comes down to personal preference.

 

Now, if I had a Shimano Expride 6’ 10”

Medium—my dream jerkbait rod, not in the budget yet—that would be the hands-down winner. Used my friend’s (with an Aldebaran, drool) and he had to pry that combo out of my hands. 

I use both. 

Casting for heavier jerkbaits. Spinning for lighter jerkbaits.

Also I use different hands to hold my casting and spinning rods. It keeps me from wearing out one arm.

Although my combos are pretty light, jerking all day will get to you. Switching hands really helps.

28 minutes ago, mrpao said:

I use both. 

Casting for heavier jerkbaits. Spinning for lighter jerkbaits.

Also I use different hands to hold my casting and spinning rods. It keeps me from wearing out one arm.

Although my combos are pretty light, jerking all day will get to you. Switching hands really helps.

I can’t believe I never thought of this. Usually I just put the jerkbait down when my arm wears out. Another reason I like this forum. 

I use both.