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Jerkbait rod length..
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01/10/18 12:35 AM
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i-Fish
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I'm currently using a 7' MH rod that isn't perfect for jerks but that's what I'm here for--length specifically. The 7' I find slapping the water more than I'd like. I'm looking at the Dobyns Extreme 684cb. It's 6' 8". Is anybody out there using a rod around that length that finds themselves wishing they had a longer rod because their casting distance is that lacking or is it a marginal difference? TIA.
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Re: Jerkbait rod length..
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01/10/18 12:41 AM
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hookedon
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Falcon Cara Jerkbait Special and thank me later
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Re: Jerkbait rod length..
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01/10/18 12:41 AM
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bigbass94
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I would have to think that the casting distance difference with a 6'8" rod vs. a 7'0" rod is marginal at best. Rod length also has to do with your height. The taller you are the easier it is to use a longer rod, and vice versa.
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Re: Jerkbait rod length..
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01/10/18 02:19 AM
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SWH
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I use a 66 veritas. I throw a heavier jerkbait so no issue casting a mile.
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Re: Jerkbait rod length..
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01/10/18 02:22 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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7' Cashion here. I have a tail heavy (lots of grp 31 bluetops) Skeeter, so I can get away with it.
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Re: Jerkbait rod length..
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01/10/18 05:57 AM
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SoCal Tom
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I use a 6'8" rod and really like it. I'm not exactly 6'3" either, but I think it's perfect for an under 6 footer like me.
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Re: Jerkbait rod length..
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01/10/18 07:19 AM
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SkeeterRonnie
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i prefer a 6'8 medium action rod. i am 5'9" and shrinking with age! LOL!
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Re: Jerkbait rod length..
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01/10/18 11:28 AM
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James Biggs
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Re: Jerkbait rod length..
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01/10/18 01:08 PM
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Slefler
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I use the Dobyns 684 for Jerkbaits and poppers, I haven't had a problem with it, casting distance is just fine.
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Re: Jerkbait rod length..
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01/10/18 01:22 PM
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Re: Jerkbait rod length..
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01/10/18 01:23 PM
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Re: Jerkbait rod length..
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01/10/18 02:19 PM
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Re: Jerkbait rod length..
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01/10/18 03:42 PM
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Matt1212
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I think the shorter end (6'5-6'8) is better for jerkbaits. Easier to work IMO. I too us the Falcon Jerkbait special
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Re: Jerkbait rod length..
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01/10/18 03:45 PM
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