Choosing a Jerkbait Rod: Douglas LRS 610XF
The LRS 610XF in action. Incredible feel for a Jerkbait Rod.
Leaves turning colors and falling water temps signal one thing: fish are putting the feed bag on. And one of the most effective ways to target all kinds of fish species is with the jerkbait.
The last time out we caught 7 different species on a jerkbait: bluegills, pumpkinseeds, smallmouth and largemouth bass, walleye, rock bass and perch (can’t believe we didn’t get a northern). And one of the keys I’ve found to fishing jerk baits effectively is using the right rod. Enter the Douglas LRS 6’10” XF spinning rod. Not only is it a super light and sharp looking rod, but the action is incredible. It has both a soft tip and a firm backbone to stick at least 7 different species (lol).
The weight of a rod is huge as it relates to wear and tear on your body. If you’ve ever thrown a jerkbait all day, you know what i’m talking about.
4 things to consider when buying a jerkbait rod:
Overall weight of the rod. This LRS model is 3.8 oz. Paired with the reel you see in the picture, the combination weighs just over 11 oz total.
Action of the rod. You want both a soft tip and a very responsive tip at the same time.
A comfortable reel seat: The LRS sits very comfortably in the hand.
Overall length of the rod. Most guys who throw jerkbaits would identify 6’10” as the overall best length for jerkbait fishing.
There are all kinds of details that can help you catch more fish when throwing suspending cranks, but without the right tools to present the lures, you start at a deficit. We’ve been super impressed with the Douglas line up. Highly encourage you to check them out at here. More to come soon on how to put more fish in the boat with the twitch, twitch, pause.