Jerkbait fishing really took off a number of years ago and is one of the most popular and central parts of modern spin fishing, primarily for pike.
Generally, these rods are short and stiff, so you can control the bait with the movements of the rod. We have a number of fine rods from well-known manufacturers. Choose the right casting weight according to the baits you plan to use the most. Contact us and we will help you get started.
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Max casting weight
Casting weights simply refer to the weight of the lure a rod is intended for. A rod with a casting weight of, for example, 10-30 grams is optimal for casting lures within that weight range. Exceeding it risks breaking the rod during casting, while using lighter lures makes casting difficult.
Suitable reel size
Here, we’ve marked which reel sizes are suitable for this specific rod. The type of reel to use with a rod depends on whether it’s a spinning, casting, saltwater, or similar rod, so if you’re unsure,feel free to double-check. That the same rod can have multiple reel sizes depends on the fishing style you’re pursuing.
Are you a beginner looking for a new rod? Check out the rods in the Medium and Medium-Fast categories. These rods bend a bit more than the so-called 'fast' rods, which simplifies both casting and fighting ability if a fish bites.
More about rod actions Action is a term for how the blank bends when pressure is applied to the tip and is described in English as follows:
Extra Fast (Ultra Fast): means the tip bends much more easily than the rest of the blank, which is relatively stiff.
Fast: bends just over a third of the blank.
Medium-Fast: bends about half of the blank.
Medium (Moderate): bends about 3/4 of the blank.
Slow: describes a parabolic bend of almost the entire blank.
Common simplified Swedish terms to describe action are tip-, half-, and full-action.
Different actions suit different fishing. 'Extra Fast' and 'Fast' provide more feel to the lure and faster hooksets, but the stiff blank reduces fighting ability and doesn’t offer the same 'slingshot effect' on casts as 'Medium' and 'Slow' actions.
Handle type
Refers to the material the rod’s handle is made of. Cork and EVA (foam) are the most common types.
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Rod length when transported
Refers to how many centimeters long the disassembled rod is. This can be good to know if you’re traveling or packing it into a motorcycle bag.
Jerkbait rods or jerk rods are short and stiff fishing rods tailored for fishing with jerkbaits. Jerkbaits are lures that lack their own action, thus they need to be actively retrieved. This is done by jerking or "jerking" the lure back using the rod. To do this effectively, the rod needs to be short and stiff. Most jerk rods are between 6-7' long and have a casting weight from 100g.
Choosing the Right Jerk Rod
If you primarily fish from a boat, a rod around 7' may be preferable as it reaches further down to the water. However, if fishing from shore, it can be advantageous to have a slightly shorter rod. The casting weight of the rod is determined by the lures you plan to fish with. Jerk rods are available as both spinning and casting rods, but are most commonly in the form of spinning rods. Since jerk fishing is very active, the reel is fairly heavily stressed, which means you should match your rod with a durable and strong reel. Something to consider when buying a jerk rod is the rod's transport length. Since the jerk rods are relatively short, many are made in one piece or split at the handle.
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