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| I'm upgrading some of my gear this spring and thinking about getting a new rod for big twitchbaits, bulldawgs, etc. I hear a lot of good things about Thorne Bros Diamondbacks, and since I don't really like jerkbait rods I'm wondering if the Heavy or Medium Heavy is enough rod for throwing big baits? I don't throw many gliders, but I'll be using it for Suicks and Burts since I don't really jerk these baits very hard, I just do more of a swimming/twitching retrieve. Thanks for the help! |
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Location: Minneapolis,Minnesota | I got the Thorne Bros 7'6" "jerkbait" rod and I can't imagine anything it can't throw with it. Tons of backbone with a soft tip...I can throw everything from smaller bucktails to mag Dawgs and big HR's with it. It used to be called the "Weagle rod" before the other guy started making them.
Thorne rods are still the best in my opinion. |
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Location: Minnetonka , MN. | I tryed to use a 8' Diamondback with phantoms and it didn't work for me. Went back to my 6'6" Fig rig. Now I have a new 6'3" Diamondback that I'm going to try. Didn't like the handle on the fig-rig. |
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| I've got some Diamondback jerkbait rods coming from Thorne Brothers. Give me a call in a couple of weeks and I'll let you know. From what I have heard they are awesome.
Ty |
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| If you are going to be throwing baits like 10" Jakes, Magnum Bull Dawgs and bigger glide baits, go with the DB Jerkbait blank. We can build it to just about any length you desire (like the Weagle rod).
The Heavy Bucktail DB blank is better for standard size crankbaits (8"), all heavier topwaters, Regular Bull Dawgs, heavy spinnerbaits and big bucktails.
Hope this helps,
Brett Erickson
www.thornebros.com
Edited by brett 4/6/2005 1:32 PM
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| Thanks for all the replies and advice.
Brett - is the jerkbait action available in an 8' length? |
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| I had Frank's Custom Rods build me an Extra Heavy 7'8" Custom Diamondback rod that can handle all the big stuff like Manta Hang 10s, Wabulls, Weagles, HR Shakers, Legend Outcasts, Wiley's Musky Kings...  |
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| Yo Brett:
How are my four doing? Just couldn't resist that, flaw in my character doncha know.
Ted |
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Location: NeverNever Lake | I have the 7'6" ex-heavy jerkbait rod. I think it was a 7'2" blank and they added 4" to the butt section. Great rod!...............
I'll say this, and some my disagree, a quicker snap may be obtained with a much shorter rod, say a 6'2". The one glider that comes to mind is a Bagley B-Flat. Certain baits just respond better with a short snappy rod. And less fatigue is a by-product of matching the right bait to the right rod............................ |
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| I have a number of TB customs 7.5 to 8' but the one that is used for big Jakes and bulldogs is a 8' heavy that I originally though would be a great bucktail rod. Turned out to be a bit stiff for tails and topwaters but it works those big baits effortlessly.
BT |
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| bturg, is your rod what they call the 'heavy bucktail' action or the 'jerkbait' action?
Anybody know if they make the jerkbait in an 8 footer? |
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| Talk to Bob the rod builder at Thorne's I had a nice discussion with him and decided on the 7'6" heavy action for Jerks. Also went to upgrade on the guides due to the extra stress the bigger baits put on the line when casting over and over. Less retieing don't you know.
He says the current favorite is the 7'6" but says your own length preference should control. |
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| Sorry about all the questions, but also wondering about everyone's thoughts on durability, especially in cold weather? How about the warranty? Thanks again! |
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Location: Watertown, MN | Joe
When she turns cold, put the high modules rod away, they have tendency to snap.
Good luck
Troyz |
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Location: Eagan, MN | I use an 8' Heavy (not the jerkbait action) for big cranks. I've considered getting one made on the jerkbait blank as a dedicated big bait rod, though. Call Thorne Bros w/ the specifics of your application and I'm sure they can point you in the right direction. |
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| Joe, mine is simply labled 8' heavy.
BT |
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Location: God's Country......USA..... Western Wisconsin | Joe, I have several of the DBs from Thornes. They are all great rods and have seen tons of use. Your very best bet would be to go to the store if possible and talk to Pat,Brett and Bill and let them set you up with the perfect rod for your needs. These guys are great at what they do and they will not steer you in the wrong direction. Satisfied customers is what it's all about after all. |
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Which TB Diamondback for big stuff?