Rod and BC Reel for Max Jerkbait Distance

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Rod and BC Reel for Max Jerkbait Distance

Post by amso4 » Wed Dec 23, 2020 6:49 pm

I am fishing jerkbaits in a lake from the shoreline that requires the longest cast possible to get out past the grass. I have been using a 7' 7" Phenix spinning rod and a Daiwa LT spinning reel with 12lb SX-1 braid. I have found that the Ito Shiner 1/2oz is the longest casting jerkbait and it gets bit in my lake. I can cast my guess is probably 40 yds. The Ito Shiner can really fly a long way.
My goal is to be able to get the same casting distance with a baitcaster. My first try was using a Aldebaren 30 on a 7'9" NFC delta rod I made and using 15lb braid. I could get almost as long a cast, but it was really pushing the limits.

I am curious what others would use to accomplish this task. I have many other reels and rods to use, but am looking some ideas. Other reels that I might consider trying are Aldebaren BFS, Metanium B, Curado 70, Pixy, Alphas CT SV 70, Alphas Air TW, Alphas SV105 or something else.

What would you use?

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Re: Rod and BC Reel for Max Jerkbait Distance

Post by Cracker » Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:48 pm

From this list I would go with the Met.

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Re: Rod and BC Reel for Max Jerkbait Distance

Post by goldrod » Wed Dec 23, 2020 9:57 pm

SV light limited since I’m using light line anyways
SsSv with G1 spool ( bombs)
TDZ 103H RCS 1016 G1 spool
2015 aldebaran is really good

I have used a PX68 tuned and Airy red spool
It’s really good too
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