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I prefer mono with jerkbaits for a few reasons.  I fish my jerkbaits on a 5ft 6in casting rod, and because I use a short rod, I have less give when a fish runs, so the stretch of mono prevents me from losing fish.  In fact, with the exception of long line trolling crankbaits, I use mono for every bait that has a treble hook.  I often times fish a jerk bait with fairly long pauses, and I like that mono floats on the water so I can watch my line jump when I get a bite.  Obviously every has their own opinions, but I think with a shorter stiffer rod you can work the jerkbait better, but if you do that you'll need mono line to provide your cusion because the rod wont. 

[Bill Babler]

Buster uses a short pistol grip rod also. 

I was out with Mike last year and he was working on the prototype for spring. Mum was the word, so I never mentioned it
 

[Champ188]

19 hours ago, Bill Babler said:

... Beck was strictly a mono guy. 

I had a very enjoyable and educational talk with Beck once about this very subject. It was at the dock at Schooner Creek Resort and he underscored what I already felt about using only mono for jerk baits. For my money, he was the best source of info ever on Table Rock. Dave Barker wasn't far behind. And neither is our own Mr. Babler.