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| I was thinking of a 6'9" H or XH for jerks but wondered how this rod would be for jerkbaits. I've heard it's not as rigid as one might think and surprisingly has some flex at the tip. I know it'd be awesome at chucking lumber sized baits but how bout the average jerkbaits such as suicks and gliders like mantas? |
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | I used the St. Croix Premier 6'9 for chucking Suicks. The rod was in my opinion the best rod I have found for throwing baits like that. I would highly suggest it! As for throwing gliders like mantas, haven't used any of the bigger mantas but it maybe work, not sure how heavy those baits are but I know the smaller mantas this rod would be way too much in my opinion. |
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Location: Sandusky, OH | I handled one in the store this weekend, and that thing is stout (79XXXH). I don't think it would be very suitable for the average jerkbait or glider. You'd be better off with the 69h or xh (And I thought the xh was too stout for my preferences). Maybe someone who has used one will speak to it's flexibility, but I thought the 79xxxh was intended for huge plastics and mega-sized baits (hence the 8-20 ounce rating).
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| I would agree with bluegill. It would work for throwing average jerkbaits but it sure would not be the blank I would choose for it. This bait is made for the big stuff....pounders, two pounders and so on.
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Location: Iowa | I just order one of the PEXXXH80 at the Blaine show...I can't wait to use it....I have a bunch of pounders and huge gliders just begging for the rod to show up...
Big Perc
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| Hi folks,
are two versions out there? One rated to 20 and another rated to 30oz?
Did St. Croix switch the rod blank over the time?
Would be happy about every information! Thanks. |
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Location: Smith Creek | Nope. Still the same. Rating was adjusted to reflect the rod's capability, not a blank change. And I believe they're being discontinued so if you want one better snatch it up. Extend the handle 4-5 inches and it isn't THAT bad of a rod. |
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Location: 15 miles east of Lake Kinkaid | I have fished the rod, but instead I glued some guides on a 7'9" piece of 2" diameter rebar and it was lighter and worked just as well. I hate this rod and have watched friends lose 100% of the fish hooked on the rod. (No joke a 0% hook to land ratio on 12 fish). |
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Location: Aurora | I have fished the rod, but instead I glued some guides on a 7'9" piece of 2" diameter rebar and it was lighter and worked just as well.
BAWhaha! I bet it was better balanced too!!
I didn't even know that 2" rebar existed..
So much learning afoot in here.
Too funny, good times.
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| Flambeauski - 12/5/2013 8:02 AM
Nope. Still the same. Rating was adjusted to reflect the rod's capability, not a blank change. And I believe they're being discontinued so if you want one better snatch it up. Extend the handle 4-5 inches and it isn't THAT bad of a rod.
Thanks very much. That helps! 
I got a used one that's rated to 20oz. But a friend of mine has one with a 30oz rating.
That was confusing.
Want to pick it up for Mammoth Suez.
I will also extend the handle to 18-20inches. |
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Any PM79XXXHF owners out there?