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General Bass Fishing Discussion => Rods, Reels and Fishing Line => Dobyns Rods Forum => Topic started by: chrisD46 on March 28, 2023, 06:32:49 AM

Title: Sierra Jerk Bait Rod ?
Post by: chrisD46 on March 28, 2023, 06:32:49 AM
Which Sierra bait cast rod would be your jerk bait rod choice ?
Title: Re: Sierra Jerk Bait Rod ?
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on March 28, 2023, 11:06:47 AM
Personal preference is a  big factor here. Some guys like myself prefer shorter rods for jerk baits while others prefer longer.

Having said that the Sierra 683C and 684C seem to be a very popular rods for jerkbaits. If you want to go longer the Sierra series has 7 ft. and 7 ft. 3 in. models that will work just fine.

Honestly, for the same money I'd look at the Kaden 610-4 CB rod. It has become my go-to rod for jerkbaits. 

(As a bonus it also makes for an excellent rod for topwaters like poppers and prop baits as well as cranks).

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Title: Re: Sierra Jerk Bait Rod ?
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 28, 2023, 11:18:29 AM
Quote from: chrisD46 on March 28, 2023, 06:32:49 AM
Which Sierra bait cast rod would be your jerk bait rod choice ?

Depending on the jerk bait, I would throw them on a 703 or 682. Too bad they don't have a 702 b/c in that line up.
Title: Re: Sierra Jerk Bait Rod ?
Post by: D.W. Verts on March 29, 2023, 10:54:13 AM
For regular size jerkbaits, 682 casting, 702 spinning. No other choice in my older-dude opinion.

Dale
Title: Re: Sierra Jerk Bait Rod ?
Post by: Dink Dawg on March 31, 2023, 01:15:37 AM
Most people don't know about Gary Dobyns history as a professional tournament angler.  I have a good friend who fished against Gary for years.  Randy told me Gary beat the crap out of the competition with a rip bait which is the west coast term for jerk bait.  So I share that to say this,  any model such as the Champion 704CB, 684CB, Kaden 610-4CB would be my starting point.  If there's a model that can emulate those, you would be in good shape. 
Title: Re: Sierra Jerk Bait Rod ?
Post by: chrisD46 on March 31, 2023, 06:06:28 AM
Quote from: Smallie_Stalker on March 28, 2023, 11:06:47 AM
Personal preference is a  big factor here. Some guys like myself prefer shorter rods for jerk baits while others prefer longer.

Having said that the Sierra 683C and 684C seem to be a very popular rods for jerkbaits. If you want to go longer the Sierra series has 7 ft. and 7 ft. 3 in. models that will work just fine.

Honestly, for the same money I'd look at the Kaden 610-4 CB rod. It has become my go-to rod for jerkbaits. 

(As a bonus it also makes for an excellent rod for topwaters like poppers and prop baits as well as cranks).

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Thank you for the suggestions - I have the 733C and 734C Sierras already and want something shorter with a bonus of being good top water rods as well .