Heavy Jerkbait/Glidebait rods?

[CarpRboring!]

Hello all, I was just wondering if any of you could suggest a quality Jerkbait rod, with a maximum casting weight of around 140 - 160g, stiff action, good build quality and preferably no more than 7ft in length.

My budget is about £150, I looked at the BFT roots G2 rod but it is very pricey and I'm just not comfortable with spending close to £200 on a rod.

Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[Esoxuk]

http://www.dlst.co.uk/sledgehammers.html
the 60H will be the choice, it will cast over its stated range as well.
http://www.tacklebox.co.uk/rods-en/pike ... eight.html
free spirit rods are generally good quality.

[Steve Dennington]

http://www.dlst.co.uk/axiom.html

£170 for the economy build, with non-SiC rings. Well worth adding an extra twenty quid to your budget

[CarpRboring!]

http://www.dlst.co.uk/sledgehammers.html
the 60H will be the choice, it will cast over its stated range as well.
http://www.tacklebox.co.uk/rods-en/pike ... eight.html
free spirit rods are generally good quality.

Thanks! I might consider buying the sledgehammer but the free spirit is more likely because of the price and the fact that I tend to abuse my gear a fair bit(e.g. Throwing it down a river bank while I clamber down to the water), I would be gutted if I broke a £150+ rod.

Although I am tempted by Dave's rods, I know they're excellent.

[CarpRboring!]

http://www.dlst.co.uk/axiom.html

£170 for the economy build, with non-SiC rings. Well worth adding an extra twenty quid to your budget

Great rods but I don't fancy getting a one-piece, for transportation reasons.

[andrew_nagel]

He does 2 pieces rods too.

[CarpRboring!]

He does 2 pieces rods too.

Oh yeah I know he does, I will probably be getting one if I can't find an alternative.

[John Milford]

http://www.dlst.co.uk/axiom.html

£170 for the economy build, with non-SiC rings. Well worth adding an extra twenty quid to your budget

Go for 'economy plus' ( it's worth having an SIC tip ring ).

[happyangler]

I would call Dave at dlst.co.uk and have a natter about what you want, he will make sure you get what you need.

[CarpRboring!]

I would call Dave at dlst.co.uk and have a natter about what you want, he will make sure you get what you need.

Yep, I definitely will, thanks .

[Andytheammer]

There’s a couple of Sledgehammers on EBay atm

[jonsykes]

There’s also a rod/reel/lures set on Facebook with a 6’6” Sledgehammer. If, as you’ve said, you do abuse your rods - then buying used is probably the way to go.

[alex.ch]

I use and would recommend the Savage Gear - MPP Big Lure & Jerk 2.10m, casting weight to 150g; Not sure where you would find the best deal at the moment;

[Jock Gordon]

Leighton Ryans selling a sledgehammer with an abu c3.

[jonsykes]

Leighton Ryans selling a sledgehammer with an abu c3.

That’s the one I referred to Jock, bargain I think!

[Jock Gordon]

Aye its a good price Jon, if you like Lumby rods lol

[CarpRboring!]

I use and would recommend the Savage Gear - MPP Big Lure & Jerk 2.10m, casting weight to 150g; Not sure where you would find the best deal at the moment;

I had a look at that rod recently, what's it like for throwing the bigger jerks?

[Mark Phillips]

Hello all, I was just wondering if any of you could suggest a quality Jerkbait rod, with a maximum casting weight of around 140 - 160g, stiff action, good build quality and preferably no more than 7ft in length.

My budget is about £150, I looked at the BFT roots G2 rod but it is very pricey and I'm just not comfortable with spending close to £200 on a rod.

Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

St Croix are what I use. Custom builds by Tony Fordham. Just awesome. Give Andy Lush a call at the Friendly Fisherman. You'll need to up your budget, but the higher cost is well worth it IMO. I swear I could cast house bricks with my 7ft heavy, yet it still has enough give in it to absorb late lunges and works bigger lures with a finesse that really impresses.

[alex.ch]

I use and would recommend the Savage Gear - MPP Big Lure & Jerk 2.10m, casting weight to 150g; Not sure where you would find the best deal at the moment;

I had a look at that rod recently, what's it like for throwing the bigger jerks?

I'm very pleased with the action; The heaviest lure that I use quite a lot is Westin's Mike the pike 280mm at 185g and it casts a dream. I learned I can put full force into a proper cast of that without being worried. Also the usual rigid structure - sensitive tip that you'd expect from a decent carbon fibre rod.

[CarpRboring!]

I use and would recommend the Savage Gear - MPP Big Lure & Jerk 2.10m, casting weight to 150g; Not sure where you would find the best deal at the moment;

I had a look at that rod recently, what's it like for throwing the bigger jerks?

I'm very pleased with the action; The heaviest lure that I use quite a lot is Westin's Mike the pike 280mm at 185g and it casts a dream. I learned I can put full force into a proper cast of that without being worried. Also the usual rigid structure - sensitive tip that you'd expect from a decent carbon fibre rod.

Sounds and looks good that rod mate thanks for the info! I reckon at the moment i will have to choose between the MPP or the Westin W3.
Btw I have a smaller Mike the Pike which i use on my local canals and it's ridiculously good, i've had countless smaller Pike over the last year on that thing, great lure!