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MuskyMatt80

Posted 4/18/2018 4:08 PM (#903976)
Subject: Custom Legends?

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Anybody using custom Legends? Looking at getting the 7’6 Jerk made. Wasn’t sure if I should keep it 7’6 or go to 8 ft?

Dan111

Posted 4/18/2018 4:38 PM (#903977 - in reply to #903976)
Subject: Re: Custom Legends?

Location: ontario

7’6 all day bud

southern comfort

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.

Mojo1269

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...

MuskyMatt80

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.

NickD

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.

Mojo1269

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...

MuskyMatt80

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?

Mojo1269

Posted 4/19/2018 2:39 PM (#904122 - in reply to #904114)
Subject: Re: Custom Legends?

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4 Inches added onto the butt...I left the tip as is... (sounds funny)

MuskyMatt80

Posted 4/19/2018 2:58 PM (#904126 - in reply to #903976)
Subject: Re: Custom Legends?

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Your post above said you didn’t add on to the back? Lol. I’m confused?

Mojo1269

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?

MuskyMatt80

Posted 4/19/2018 5:13 PM (#904137 - in reply to #903976)
Subject: Re: Custom Legends?

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I got ya now. Lol. Thanks for the advice

Cedar

Posted 4/20/2018 1:42 PM (#904223 - in reply to #903976)
Subject: RE: Custom Legends?

Posts: 354

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.

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