Suggestions on a new jerkbait rod

[Zachc24]

Im looking for some ideas on what jerkbait rod i should get. I have some deep jerkbaits and the rod that i normally use for jerkbaits just doesnt seem to handle them very well. If anybody has any ideas i would really appeeciate the help.

thanks for the ideas

[Rodster14]

Without question, the Shimano Expride 6’10 M. Works great for top waters also.

[pabasshawk]

ALX Zolo Expert Jerkbait.

[scotty34]

X2 ALX Zolo jerkbait this rod cast great and has a slightly shorter handle so it don’t catch your clothes when working a bait.

[06 SB]

Another vote for the ALX Zolo.

I guess there is a question about the Shimano.

[Mark Perry]

Megabass Orochi XX and Levante Jerkbait Special.

[M1RT]

If you're on a budget, the Abu Garcia Ike Series 6-4 M is a great rod. Full retail is $150 but with some looking they can be had for cheaper.

[johnnybass]

X2 ALX Zolo jerkbait this rod cast great and has a slightly shorter handle so it don’t catch your clothes when working a bait.

Got a nice used one for sale in the sale section if you want save some $$ over new.

[Zachc24]

Thanks everybody. Never owned an alx before

[Zachc24]

Love the orochi series but the new levantes are gone. Durability issues maybe

[Mark Perry]

Love the orochi series but the new levantes are gone. Durability issues maybe

The Levante will be released again again shortly.

[PolarKraft195]

really can't see spending a huge amount of money on a jerkbait rod? Sensitivity is not needed, so why go big???
It's all about action/power/length.
I throw deep jerks up on Erie, and when using a baitcast rod, I use a $60 13 Fishing Defy 7'1" MH. It has a nice moderate action, but still has the guts to handle deep jerks, and a nice tip action to throw them.
I usually use a spinning rod though. Falcon LFS-4-17's

[Quillback]

X2 ALX Zolo jerkbait this rod cast great and has a slightly shorter handle so it don’t catch your clothes when working a bait.

X3, I have 2 of them now. Somewhat faster action which works well for deep diving JB's. It also works fine for the medium divers too. And it's an American company.

[Quillback]

ALX Zolo Expert Jerkbait.

And The Tackle Trap carries them. 10% discount for BBCer's.

[Zachc24]

I think im going to try out the ALX. A ton of good reviews and you guys say its good. Thanks for the help everyone

[DMart1]

I've had two models I've really liked over the years, have a couple of each:

- Gloomis IMX 6'8" TWR Med Fast (Or 6'9" JBR)
- Alpha Angler Slasher 6'10" Med Fast