I prefer a shorter rod like a 6'6 in Med or MH with a faster action for my jerk baits i think it allows a little more control then a softer tip stick and i might loose a few fish with the stiffer rods but i believe i get bit more so i choose the get bit more option lol my main jerk bait setup for like LC pointer 78s would be my Evergreen Black Racer, Daiwa PX68R, 13# Sunline Shooter Defier. for bigger Jerk baits mainly Megabass Vision 110s I use a Evergreen Black Raven, Daiwa Ringa SSS, 15# Sunline Shooter Defier.