Choosing The Best Jerkbait Rod To Help Catch More Fish! Rod Buying Guide!

[@leojeidy8010]

Expride 610mb is a excellent rod along with the 610m legend x. Both actions are nearly identical and paired with a aldebaran you can use them all day with no fatigue. The g.loomis glx 802c 6'8" is okay for smaller baits but is a little soft in tip. Don't like it for plus 1 or 2 especially.

[@unfi6798]

This would have to be the best knowledge sharing of all Utube..! It started with two, now you have 15 weekend warriors watching Hook-Up at 2am. We're no pro but killer warriors on salt water. You have given us the knowledge & encouragement to do better & spend more money. We're all retirees from first responders to army & law enforcement. Cheers mate from Australia.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Cheers my friend 🍻. Thank you 🙏

[@s.allison7406]

Glad to have Jeff back.

[@calypsoraz4318]

Great tips and info. I never would've thought about the additional noise from the braid. I'll have to try straight floro. I've just been using my main rod (Shimano Zodias) since I just really got into jerkbaits and it has served me well. 13 smallies in 2hrs last weekend so I'm a total jerk believer now.

[@codycantrell2780]

I know you don’t often use St. Croix but I’d love to see a LTB jerkbait rod review. I feel like they really nailed it.

[@edwardwicht5271]

First, Ben’s rod advice is superb. I’ve bought multiple rods from THUT in the last year and have been thrilled with all of them. Ronins, 110 stick, 110 special, windbusters baby plugging, fmg, bmg, X-bites, and others. All did exactly what Ben told me they would do. Second, I like the way the windbuster feels fishing standard-size jerkbaits, but, I swear to god, I get more bites fishing them on the ronin. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Isn’t that weird how that works?! This is how we get favorite rods, favorite baits - etc. Keep grinding that Ronin!!

[@steveadams2859]

Great Video as always! Lots of useful info. I’ve been using the P5 Whippet for finesse jerkbaits , other small hard baits, top water like 55mm Sammie’s, and small soft plastics. It is hands down one of my favorite rods. Ben is spot on!

[@tmwhh]

I find the Tip way to soft. And sensitive ist also Not that great compared to other Highend rods

[@godshippy]

I throw a lot of Pointer 100, Staysee 90, and Vision 110s-would you recommend the P5 110 Special?

[@bryceslavik6730]

I was lucky enough to get the last rod of this from you guys, the Valley Hill Raison Odessa, ROC - 66MMH. Never thought of using it for jerkbait till this year. Super light and insensitive. I’m glad you guys had it.

[@gilbertvaldezjr3233]

I’m really considering selling a couple of my combos for a destroyer spinning rod I’ve been gaining a lot of confidence in the jerkbait game thanks for your experience in throwing the vision 110 it’s a lot different than throwing the regular brands , really wish I’ve could’ve been around for your Christmas gifts , although I live in Texas love your show

[@piscatorial5666]

Just bought a wind buster yesterday with a Vanford 2500.

[@TheTrident1982]

Just got the JDM P5 110 Stick a few weeks ago in part based on watching your super informative videos.......I really can't believe how amazing the rod is. I doubt there is a more perfect jerkbait rod known to man for the 110 or below sized baits. The secondary action really wow'd me.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

I’m stoked you picked that up! 👊🍻

[@nhum2023]

No love for the Steez 6’9 medium??

[@nawinchester]

Super informative video. Thank you

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

I just made a 6’10” jerk bait rod out of a nfc C602 and their carbon fiber exo grip. Clear wrapped REC guides to a torzite tip. Total combo weight with line is 8.1 ounce. It feels like I’m just holding the line. So I’m going to need extra jerkbaits now😂

[@TheJigProfessor]

I prefer my oneten special over my oneten stick when throwing a 110+1 jr. That soft tip on the special makes throwing a +1 jr so easy and I don’t feel the rod over powers it one bit. Love both rods though 🔥

[@TheAlaskanDude]

Im getting a st croix 6'6 triumph for bass and occasionally pike ive gotten decent pike on 6'6 pike but not fully in pike fishing which muskie rods are for how ever 6'6 medium fast perfect for husky jerk rapala and jerkbaits

[@albinheglert8219]

What Shimano reel Would you recommend using on the oneten stick?

[@repairdrive]

First time seriously fishing a jerkbait yesterday. After an hour i was SPENT. A light rod is a must.

[@Tallnerdyguy]

Agreed, hadn't realized it's importance

[@keithhudson5000]

Just bought the levante jerkbait special. Have yet to try seeing it’s snowing in the northeast. looking for another rod also to fish jerkbaits. How would the raid compare and also a shimano expride to the levante?

[@FanOfLiberty1776]

Are the rod recommendations you made here for all top water, like the 110 etc.? Or are just the rods for the heavier/larger baits for the deep diving stuff?

[@treehunter1]

I’ve had a box full of expensive jerkbaits with no rod for them until I very recently found a Levante F3-67LV. Feels like it can do it all, but maybe I could use something softer or with more bend.

[@nightwing8755]

Being new to jerk bait fishing, im assuming meeium rods are better than heavy. I have a medium heavy fast. Should I look into a medium?

[@Tallnerdyguy]

Mod fast action, how heavy of jerkbaits are you using?

[@darkstar2q9]

Would the Elsile also work in this use?

[@jae-joscproductz9457]

I´m from germany and mainly fish for perch (ours get bigger and they´re the only equivalent for bass we have here). Got the P5 Kasumi 6´11 and it´s the best I ever had for everything between the DUO Shad 57 mr to the Vision OneTen Jr. and smaller Cranks like the Jackall BlockRipper. Had to go through a bunch of different lines though to find the perfect one which is the Seaguar R18 LTD for me. Has the perfect ammount of strretch for cranks and those smaller jerkbaits. The 6lbs in combination with the Kasumi handled a 106cm (41,7in) pike that bit on a Vision OneTen Jr. with ease. Paired it with a Steez CT SV TW. Just surprised I never saw you guys talk about that rod .. or did I miss it? Great content as usual btw.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

I love the Kasumi 611 for finesse cranks. One of my favorite rods.

[@bigmac183]

Jerk bait bentu? 🙂

[@dong8307]

Have the Ronin and Jerk Bait Special and love both of them. Missed out on the Cotton Wakasagi 110. Any idea when they will be restocked? Cheers 🍻

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

No eta on Cotton Wak sadly

[@WadeOntheLure]

Maybe Raid makes their jerkbait rod a bit longer as they cater to us bank anglers who need to bomb a cast and aren't so worried about slapping the water.

[@jasonjohn1978]

I broke the tip off my jerk bait rod yesterday 🤦🏼‍♂️ Tried to use the tip of my rod to pop a 110 Jr. off some wood it was snagged on like a moron. So needless to say, I’m in the market for a new jerk bait rod😂

[@sqsumo1]

Need video on reels that u like to use for different techniques.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

👍

[@europeanian4205]

Good idea!

[@Tallnerdyguy]

Baitcaster with casting rod, spinning with spinning rod.

[@gregoryjones9071]

WOW!...the MARK 56 as a jerkbait rod?!?!?! ahhhhhh,....i gotta get one of these boys! This thing can do EVERYTHING!!!!

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Well to be clear - big jerkbait rod. It would not be good for a 110 👍🍻

[@chefmatt6299]

My Oneten Stick is my favorite rod that I've ever had.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Same

[@Smolikrv]

Searching for a rod like Mb 6-66 ti but with different trigger. That small one pisses me off whet trying to slide from my fingers

[@caseysaunders2137]

I realize these are 'best' recommendations for jerk baits, but the Megabass P5 Cyclone is a good multi use rod that carries over in my opinion. It's not as fast as maybe you'd want to but at F4 / 6'6" it plays well with 10 lb and a 110 as well as a host of smaller hard baits. Just food for thought. The Megabass line up is so sick. haha

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Agreed on the Cyclone 👍

[@mysero1188]

Do the anti joker is the same as the expride 610m ?

[@chrisserafin5067]

Landsat is amazing action for jerkbaits. Surprised you missed that one. Too bad the p5 reel seats are awful on spinning

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

I love the reel seats 👍

[@hookpoint3329]

I use one ten ,10 lb line on one p5 one ten special and never lost a fish with metanium mgl150 i can send mils.good rod

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

👍🍻

[@PlasticDub]

Ben, Do you have some soft jerk bait recommendations? MH regular or M fast/xfast?

[@roninmax8189]

I love the Triza ageha, I’m a college student so I’m pretty limited to what I can keep in my dorm and the Triza can do it all but excels in finesse jerkbaiting for me

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

That’s a great all around rod 👍

[@Catch_and_Release_Angling]

Can you throw a 110 on the ageha? I normally use the ronin for that but I’m looking for a rod that can break down like the ageha.

[@Conference_Chair]

Do you think a P5 Blade would work for the Kanata, or maybe even the Super Destroyer?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Blade - I’m going to say no just because it’s such a small rod. Super Destroyer maybe. It bends deep through the middle of the rod, so it might stuggle

[@russdavis_]

Hey Ben..in the market for a travel jerk bait rod. I would guess Triza Grils?? Any advice?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

In Triza I like the thunderbird actually.

[@RadioactiveFisherman]

Im a kid out here, with my mindset, and idk how you kept a straight face the whole time Ben. "I can't jerk bait my rod all day like the young guys" - Ben

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

😜🍻

[@pat2469]

Could a madbull be used for heavier jerkbaits?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

It can do it, it just bends into the middle of the blank, so it wears you out a bit

[@Veritas84Aequitas]

110 jr on Windbuster 👌

[@DHW448]

Is there a rod that you can use as a jerk bait & a top water walking bait rod both? Thanks Ben.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Yes! Jerkbait rods make amazing walking topwater rods

[@jasonriede6056]

I really like the triza sparana with aldebaran bfs for the Xanax and smaller Also what arms legara would be a good jerk bait rod

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

6’9 is a great one

[@jamestustin]

"you can jerk it all day, and not wear yourself out' teeheeehee I couldn't help but laugh 😂

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

👍🍻

[@valentinmalinin]

What about Triza? Which shoud I pick as jerkbait travel rod?

[@treehunter1]

I believe there’s a Levante F3-66LV 4 piece casting rod that is stated by megabass to be good for jerkbaits. Gotta do some searching for it though.

[@valentinmalinin]

@@treehunter1 f3-67 is a finesse jig rod unfortunately. Still searching for softer travel rod for small cranks and jerkbaits. Probably will get triza ageha next season as spinning rod this needs

[@treehunter1]

@@valentinmalinin I said the 66, it’s got a regular tip

[@valentinmalinin]

@@treehunter1 that one doesn't come in 4 piece, only 2 piece unfortunately

[@treehunter1]

@@valentinmalinin ah I see now, my apologies.

[@sombathher7490]

Do ya have a jerkbait ya recommend for moderate to fast current?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Sinking in fast current. Moderate deep current - 110 FX. Moderate shallow - OSP Rudra.

[@georgebrown3641]

Not sure if it qualify as a jerkbait rod, I'm satisfied with my megabass x7 cyclone advantages have 50

[@georgebrown3641]

Make that 5

[@Justin-zw1hx]

Another snake oil, do you have any evidence that braid create sound and fluro doesn't? Any scientific measurements? Even if it were true, can you proof this sound difference will affect fish?

[@Tallnerdyguy]

You can actually hear braid on your guides, you think sound doesn't carry through water?

[@bruuuce78]

I have a Lew’s Custom Lite on my 110 Stick, at 4.9oz the combo weighs practically nothing. Great drag and bombs casts!

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Man that’s a bad ass reel. I’m a Shimano and Daiwa guy but the Lews reels are made by Doyo out of Korea they don’t get enough love

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Well the higher priced Lews anyway not the budget stuff

[@thetravelingmongo]

Zenaq has been taking my money for rods recently 😖

[@defx]

I’ve had a few tabs open with the spirado black art series for a few months now. What have you got so far? I’ve been slowly accruing Evergreen Inspirare models and they’re by far my favorites.

[@Daiwa_Is_King]

Zenaq makes the best rods in the world. I own 3 and after fishing with them you will never want to use anything else.

[@tmwhh]

​@@Daiwa_Is_King😂😂😂😂

[@Daiwa_Is_King]

@@tmwhh what’s so funny ?

[@tmwhh]

@@Daiwa_Is_King have you ever tried a daiwa steez real Control or a Shimano Poison Ultima rod? They are ten Times better than any zenaq rod currently on the Market

[@jasonanker3120]

BEN, you said that when youre out hammering you need a good rod so you can jerk it hard all day you were still talking about fishing?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

I guess it’s open to interpretation 😜🍻

[@Allyourbase1990]

Yeah I can’t even spend $450 on a rod .

[@kashedbowl3893]

First?