So Ive been using casting gear for jerkbaits for years with largemouth but lately Ive been fishing for smallies alot more.

I tried a my senco finesse rod ( dobyns 703 with Abu garcia MGX ) and I was amazed at the amount of bites Ive been missing running bait casters with heavy braid and a leader.

Completely different action.

 

So Im running a Shimano vanford 2000 with 6-8 flouro but Im having a hard time finding a jerk bait spinning rod..

Anyone able to point me in the right direction? 

Thanks everyone.

St Croix’s 6’8 M/XF. Choose a rod in your budget, they have that blank in most of their series. 

I like a 6'-6'6" 1/4-5/8oz spinning rod with a fast action for jerkbaits.  I ve used 6'M Avids and 6'/ 6-6"MH Loomis SJR's in the past.  

I run an assortment of spinning rigs for smallies on jerkbaits.

However all with a light braid mainline & a Long light FC leader.

I get a few. 

Made a recent addition to the arsenal with a 7 ft M St Croix Victory spinner.

Mounted a 3000 Vanford on it as I prefer the slightly larger spool/line capacity.

Been fishing it for a few weeks now and this rig presents jerkbaits, hooks, fights & lands brown bass in a manner I do like.

A-Jay

 

14 hours ago, Dye99 said:

So Ive been using casting gear for jerkbaits for years with largemouth but lately Ive been fishing for smallies alot more.

I tried a my senco finesse rod ( dobyns 703 with Abu garcia MGX ) and I was amazed at the amount of bites Ive been missing running bait casters with heavy braid and a leader.

Completely different action.

 

So Im running a Shimano vanford 2000 with 6-8 flouro but Im having a hard time finding a jerk bait spinning rod..

Anyone able to point me in the right direction? 

Thanks everyone.

What kind of JBs do you want to throw?

I primarily throw live target, and Megabass 0neten's.

 

I managed to find a orachi megabass ronin in 6"8 that Im about to pull the trigger on as well.

Thanks for the help guys. I do enjoy learning about new tackle, great advice so far.