Jerkbait Rod - Heard Of Cashion?

[carpelpummel]

Hi guys n gals, was looking for a new jerkbait Rod and came on what seemed to be pretty decent deal on a Cashion...just can't find a ton out about them online except for pricing and specs. Seems like it'll do the job, 7ft med w/ fast tip. Just curious if anyone has any knowledge on them or used them by chance if I should hang onto it or dump it? Thanks in advance!

[Champ188]

Hey carpel, I just wonder if 7-0 isn't going to be a bit long for a jerkbait rod. You really need to work a jerkbait with your rod pointed at the water, and even at 6-foot-4, I don't believe I could manage that with a 7-footer. I use a 6-6 medium power/fast action --- I actually have two ... a Duckett Micro Magic and a Shimano Compre.

If you want to go top-of-the-line, the Falcon Cara McClelland Series jerkbait rod is as good as it gets. Length on it is 6-8. Price is right at $250.

The 6-6 med/fast Duckett rod that I spoke of earlier will run you about $150 and is a very fine rod in my opinion.

Hope this helps.

[carpelpummel]

Thanks Champ, I might just have to toy around with it a bit and see how it feels....hopefully sooner than later.

[dtrs5kprs]

The Cashions have neat grips. Don't have a clue beyond that.

Champ provided some sound advice on length. I often use a 6' rod for sticks, spooks, etc., because of height and arm length. I also like a lower modulus blank.

[96 CHAMP]

champ, i bought the mike mcclellan signature rod 2 years ago and paired it with lews tournament pro and it is one heck of a combo, the feel and action of that rod is awesome, i love my wife, i also love that rod!!

[nomolites]

I have a 6'8 Falcon Cara T7 MF with a Revo SX that is perfectly balanced for the job. I agree with Champ that 7" is a bit much unless your boat rides real high in the water.

Mike

[carpelpummel]

Appreciate it everyone, boat does ride high, usually in a triton ski fish but thinking I should probably just take it back and go with something that's a bit more tried and true instead on gambling on something new. If anybody wants it it will most likely find its way back to the basspro outlet tomorrow. Was $90, retail $200. Thanks for all of the input and constant great entertainment and helpful insight on this forum.

[dtrs5kprs]

Don't be drastic. It might be a nice redfin rod. Or a crankbait rod. For that price it has to be worth keeping.

[Sac River Jim]

Cashion is a fine rod I got a friend at Kimberling City on their pro staff if I wouldnt have invested a lot of money on Lew's this last year I'd considered Cashion very seriously but I agree with Champ 7' atleast for me is a bit too long.

[abkeenan]

I actually prefer a 7 foot rod for jerkbaits but I am unconventional. I don't jerk or snap straight down, I jerk to the side and have no issues with a 7 foot rod. I feel like I have better feel with the 7 footer, take up line faster and it also allows me to get better casting distance than on a shorter rod. With jerkbaits casting distance is key to covering area as well as possible. It works for me but I am in the minority of using rods over 6"6 for jerking.

I will 2nd Champs opinions. I have a Duckett Ghost rod which I like very much so the Macro, Micro or White Ice series would be great choices. Super light, sensitive and have nice tapers to them. Also have a Shimano Compre which is a nice rod and would be a good fit as well. I am starting to get away from Shimano just for the simple fact that they did away with their Lifetime Warranty on all their rods. That was a big selling point for me. Nice rods still....but not as nice without that safety net of a warranty.