Posted 4/19/2018 8:48 AM (#904069 - in reply to #903976) Subject: Re: Custom Legends?
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I would consider the weight and action of your new rod besides the length. I have benn very happy with a custom 8ft predator made for jerk baits. I took 3 inches off the tip of a predator heavy blank. It has worked great for me.
Posted 4/19/2018 10:05 AM (#904074 - in reply to #903976) Subject: RE: Custom Legends?
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I have a LTS The Jerk I had Thorne Brothers make last year. I kicked it out to 7'10. I have a Loomis Steel custom that is 8', it is the ultimate Phantom Rod but a little lite in the tip for a few others things so I had "The Jerk" made. I love the added length when fighting fish. I went with a Syncork Lonnie grip up front and a cork split grip in the rear. I would not hesitate to go a little longer if you want to...
Posted 4/19/2018 11:46 AM (#904096 - in reply to #903976) Subject: Re: Custom Legends?
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Ok thanks for the answers and advice. Mojo what did you go with in the butt section of the rod? I see the Legends come standard with 15 inches was thinking of extending to 17-18 inches.
Posted 4/19/2018 12:34 PM (#904101 - in reply to #904096) Subject: Re: Custom Legends?
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Another option is to choose a longer blank and have it cut down. For jerks I use an 8’4” XH predator with a 17” handle. 9’ blank and they chop off from the bottom. With the longer handle it fishes a touch shorter and putting a balancer on the longer handle really makes it fish well. 8’ is nice cause it’s the minimum I need for good 8s. Not super important with jerks but fish are dumb and sometimes they like to swim in a circle before biting.
Posted 4/19/2018 1:10 PM (#904108 - in reply to #904096) Subject: Re: Custom Legends?
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MuskyMatt80 - 4/19/2018 11:46 AM
Ok thanks for the answers and advice. Mojo what did you go with in the butt section of the rod? I see the Legends come standard with 15 inches was thinking of extending to 17-18 inches.
I went with the standard split grip spacing/length in the rear end...Unless I am looking for more leverage (rubber rod etc...) then I kick stuff out to 18 inches otherwise for a jerk bait rod for me personally I do not need/want anymore in the back than stock...I think it really comes down to personal preference as there is not a scientific reason (easier casting with a longer lever) to have one...
Posted 4/19/2018 2:03 PM (#904114 - in reply to #903976) Subject: Re: Custom Legends?
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Ok sounds good. I agree really don’t need the leverage of the longer butt section for glides and jerks.. Mojo you added 4 inches to the top then to take it out to 7’10?
Posted 4/19/2018 4:01 PM (#904132 - in reply to #904126) Subject: Re: Custom Legends?
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Mine was a custom rod. Take a 7'6 LT Blank. Add four more inches to the rear. Build the handles to normal specs and you end up with a 7'10 rod that has a stock sized handle and an additional 4 inches to the length of the rod past the fore grip... Make sense?
Posted 4/20/2018 1:42 PM (#904223 - in reply to #903976) Subject: RE: Custom Legends?
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Location: Western U.P.
Some things to possibly consider.
1. Is this for jerk baits? You did not say specifically.
2. If so, do you have a boat, and do you primarily jerk to the side, or up down?
3. If you have a boat, fish with the size rods you are considering before purchasing something that may not fit you, or your fishing style. If you don't have a 7'6", choke up on a longer rod so it has the correct length.
4. There is no one correct size. You may be surprised as to the size rod that works best for you.
Custom Legends?