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Location: Lindenhurst, Illinois | What are you guys using to throw cranks. Talking about 8"Jakes and bigger. I have been using a 7'7" GLoomis MH, but wondering if I should be using something different. I have a 7' Compre X-Heavy do you think that might be better for twitching these types of baits? |
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Location: Lindenhurst, Illinois | Wow 20 people have reviewed this post but no responses. Does this mean that they don't throw these types of baits. Talk about missing out!!!! |
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Location: Clintonville, WI | Dave,
I bought my 7'6" St. Croix Premier last fall primarily for the purpose you're asking about. I wanted to throw more 10" Jakes (and big jerk baits) and that rod has been a great choice.
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Edited by tomcat 7/30/2003 3:13 PM
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| Dave, i thought an 8'6" extra heavy Lamilgas would be good for the job, but really it isnt'. Now, my 7" extra heavey Lamiglas is sweet for throwing these lures. Also, i threw some 7'6" St Croix this weekend and it worked very well for the 10" Jakes...seems to be a few factors in the rod when throwing the big baits...
1. do you want the rod to bend while you are twitching/cranking it in. that takes some of the work out of reel
2. want a STIFF rod that you can rip any bait w/ it? myself, i like the super stiff rod for 10" Jake and Grandma's and suprising tough to reel in Shallow INvaders...those put off alot of resistance too...
So, many times i use the Hughes River Custom Lamiglas for the BIG and hard to reel baits, but the 7'6" st croix i threw works great for the 8" Jakes, and so does the 8', not 8'6" Lamiglas, the 8' Lamiglas, extra heavy works well for the 8" jakes...and dont' forget, it's hard to find a rod that handles baits as good as Loomis. hands down.
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Location: oswego, il | I vote for the 7'6" st. croix MH as well. |
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