I use my Pfleuger President spinning combo and 8 lb line with jerkbaits ALL the time.  It has the perfect action for jerkbaits.

I use both but throw smaller jerkbaits on a 6'6" M/F spinning rod paired with a 2500 size reel and 8lb line.

I throw a lot of 1/4oz jerkbaits and only use BC.  I hate using a spinning rod for jerkbaits.  The reel/rod motion is super ackward in comparison.  Of course, it means I can't throw in wind very well.