jerkbait setup help needed

I usually throw jerkbaits on my St Croix Mojo Bass 6'8" M/XF topwater rod. Don't let the XF tip fool you, the backbone of this rod is fairly light so it bends throughout but if you get hit on a twitch, not having all of the bend at the tip makes it a whole lot easier to detect. The slightly heavier powered Plastics rod is also a pretty solid option here but at 7'1" it's a little bit longer - not a deal breaker but 6'8" - 6'10" is perfect, especially on a kayak.