New Rod

UKbassman · 01-19-09, 10:47 PM

I am looking for a new rod to use for top water/jerk bait/buzz bait all on the same rod I am using a burner 7.1:1 reel and I dont use each one enough to have a seperate set up for each. What length and action rod should I get.

Bender · 01-19-09, 11:49 PM

For some reason a lot of people like 6' or 6'6" rods for jerkbaits and topwater. I like 7' and would go with a Medium. It will help make longer casts with the buzzbait too. Rod brand is up to you but I like light weight rods for that since I am moving and jerking the whole rod a lot.

UKbassman · 01-19-09, 11:50 PM

Thanks for the help

Joel · 01-20-09, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bender

For some reason a lot of people like 6' or 6'6" rods for jerkbaits and topwater. I like 7' and would go with a Medium. It will help make longer casts with the buzzbait too. Rod brand is up to you but I like light weight rods for that since I am moving and jerking the whole rod a lot.

The shorter length rod makes twitch'in it much easier while point the rod tip at your lure. As you said, the negative part is you will loose some casting distance. I've compromised with a 6'6" length, and I fish out of any number of rowboats where I'm literally standing level with the waters surface.

carolina-rig-01 · 01-20-09, 12:24 PM

i throw my jerkbaits on 7' medium rods. but my buzzbaits get thrown on a 6'6'' medium heavy. the reason for the 6'6'' medium heavy for the buzzbaits is twofold. 1. i am usually throwning a buzzbait around some type of cover or structure and the shorter rod lets me make more accurate casts. 2. sense i keep the buzzbait moving then there is no slack that i have to worry about taking up on a hookset so really there is no advantage for a 7'er over a 6'6'' rod for a buzzbait, at least in my opinion.

something to consider. if a fish eats a buzzbait, that is a lot of bait that you have to move on a hookset and it is usually a long ways from the boat, so a stiffer rod is a bonus here.

on a jerkbait a softer rod is a bonus because you can loose a lot of fish if your rod is too heavy, just like crankbaits.

just stop and consider these points and make your decision based on which problem you could overcome the easiest. that's my opinion anyways

rrw4258 · 01-20-09, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by carolina-rig-01

i throw my jerkbaits on 7' medium rods. but my buzzbaits get thrown on a 6'6'' medium heavy. the reason for the 6'6'' medium heavy for the buzzbaits is twofold. 1. i am usually throwning a buzzbait around some type of cover or structure and the shorter rod lets me make more accurate casts. 2. sense i keep the buzzbait moving then there is no slack that i have to worry about taking up on a hookset so really there is no advantage for a 7'er over a 6'6'' rod for a buzzbait, at least in my opinion.

something to consider. if a fish eats a buzzbait, that is a lot of bait that you have to move on a hookset and it is usually a long ways from the boat, so a stiffer rod is a bonus here.

on a jerkbait a softer rod is a bonus because you can loose a lot of fish if your rod is too heavy, just like crankbaits.

just stop and consider these points and make your decision based on which problem you could overcome the easiest. that's my opinion anyways

I agree with what c-rig said about the shorter and stiffer rod for a buzzbait, i also fish mine on a 6'6" MH rod, but my jerkbaits also get fished on a 6'6" rod but it is a M rod.

Ryan

JB · 01-20-09, 12:55 PM

I've always used a 5 ft 8 or 6 ft for jerkbaits, and a 6-6MH for soft jerkbaits or buzzbaits.

UKbassman · 01-20-09, 02:58 PM

Thanks for all info guys

doc · 01-20-09, 03:42 PM

Rod length to me is determined by where im gonna be fishing. Your shorter rods will cast more accurate but not as far, Longer rods will do the opposite.

Wishing2BFishing · 01-20-09, 04:10 PM

Doc,

I too base my decision on rod length on where I am fishing and not just what bait I am fishing. When I fish the Delaware River, I often throw crankbaits on 6'6" rods. In that situation, I generally do not need to cast far and I am usually running and gunning down the banks with the current. If I am going to fish a lake or a very large river where the casts will need to be longer, I will size up to 7' for my cranks. However, no matter where I am fishing, I always throw my stickbaits on a 7' rod.

BigBassin144 · 01-20-09, 05:04 PM

For jerkbait, I use a a 6' M rod (I use a spinning rod, but would eventually like to switch to BC) For topwaters, I use a 6' M(ish) Cabela's Fish Eagle II that used to be 7' ML until I modified it. And for buzzbait, I prefer a longer rod, 7' usually, and in the MH range.

BB

JB · 01-20-09, 05:13 PM

I'll find out this spring how to handle my first seven footer, I'll try not to slam the tailgate on the tip or whap it against the motor

cassidyta · 01-20-09, 05:35 PM

It will take a cast or two but then you should have it down. I have a harder time switching back to the smaller ones after tossing the 7 footer for a while. I almost aways end up with a very short, loud cast on the first toss.

The only issues I have with the 7 footer come when I toss it from under a tree and don't look up first.

01-19-09, 10:47 PM	#1
UKbassman BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 40	New Rod I am looking for a new rod to use for top water/jerk bait/buzz bait all on the same rod I am using a burner 7.1:1 reel and I dont use each one enough to have a seperate set up for each. What length and action rod should I get.

01-20-09, 12:24 PM	#5
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	i throw my jerkbaits on 7' medium rods. but my buzzbaits get thrown on a 6'6'' medium heavy. the reason for the 6'6'' medium heavy for the buzzbaits is twofold. 1. i am usually throwning a buzzbait around some type of cover or structure and the shorter rod lets me make more accurate casts. 2. sense i keep the buzzbait moving then there is no slack that i have to worry about taking up on a hookset so really there is no advantage for a 7'er over a 6'6'' rod for a buzzbait, at least in my opinion. something to consider. if a fish eats a buzzbait, that is a lot of bait that you have to move on a hookset and it is usually a long ways from the boat, so a stiffer rod is a bonus here. on a jerkbait a softer rod is a bonus because you can loose a lot of fish if your rod is too heavy, just like crankbaits. just stop and consider these points and make your decision based on which problem you could overcome the easiest. that's my opinion anyways __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

01-20-09, 05:04 PM	#11
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	For jerkbait, I use a a 6' M rod (I use a spinning rod, but would eventually like to switch to BC) For topwaters, I use a 6' M(ish) Cabela's Fish Eagle II that used to be 7' ML until I modified it. And for buzzbait, I prefer a longer rod, 7' usually, and in the MH range. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

01-20-09, 05:35 PM	#13
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	It will take a cast or two but then you should have it down. I have a harder time switching back to the smaller ones after tossing the 7 footer for a while. I almost aways end up with a very short, loud cast on the first toss. The only issues I have with the 7 footer come when I toss it from under a tree and don't look up first. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

01-19-09, 11:49 PM	#2
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	For some reason a lot of people like 6' or 6'6" rods for jerkbaits and topwater. I like 7' and would go with a Medium. It will help make longer casts with the buzzbait too. Rod brand is up to you but I like light weight rods for that since I am moving and jerking the whole rod a lot.

01-19-09, 11:50 PM	#3
UKbassman BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 40	Thanks for the help

01-20-09, 12:55 PM	#7
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	I've always used a 5 ft 8 or 6 ft for jerkbaits, and a 6-6MH for soft jerkbaits or buzzbaits.

01-20-09, 02:58 PM	#8
UKbassman BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 40	Thanks for all info guys

01-20-09, 03:42 PM	#9
doc BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,134	Rod length to me is determined by where im gonna be fishing. Your shorter rods will cast more accurate but not as far, Longer rods will do the opposite.

01-20-09, 04:10 PM	#10
Wishing2BFishing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morgantown, Pa Posts: 1,254	Doc, I too base my decision on rod length on where I am fishing and not just what bait I am fishing. When I fish the Delaware River, I often throw crankbaits on 6'6" rods. In that situation, I generally do not need to cast far and I am usually running and gunning down the banks with the current. If I am going to fish a lake or a very large river where the casts will need to be longer, I will size up to 7' for my cranks. However, no matter where I am fishing, I always throw my stickbaits on a 7' rod.

01-20-09, 05:13 PM	#12
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	I'll find out this spring how to handle my first seven footer, I'll try not to slam the tailgate on the tip or whap it against the motor

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