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JB Custom Rods - The Pro Corner
 "JB Custom Rods is a unique rod company owned by a great guy. They take a lot of pride in making the best rod, period. JB Custom Rods are truly innovative and one-of-a-kind. Any serious or avid angler will definitely feel the difference. I am glad to help customers choose the right rod for their needs. All the time I see lots of anglers using the wrong rod for a certain technique. This guide should eliminate all the guess work for you. Remember to Get Your Fish On!" -- John Crews BASS Elite Series Pro
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| Techniques Guide for Choosing the Right Rod by John Crews |
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| Rod |
Type |
Length |
Techniques |
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| "Jig" |
Trigger |
7'6" |
Pitching, Most Flipping, Big Bed Baits, Larger Swimbaits |
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| "Huntin' Stik" |
Trigger |
7' |
C-Rig, Big Worm, Swim Jig, Light Pitching, Big Senkos, Medium Swimbaits |
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| "Snake" |
Trigger |
7' |
Finesse Jigs, Senko, Light T-Rig, Spinnerbaits, Chatterbaits, Big Topwaters, Scrounger |
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| "Frog n Rat" |
Trigger |
7' |
Frogs, Toads, Heavy Jig |
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| "Topwater Spider" |
Trigger |
6'6" |
Jerkbait, Pop-R, Smaller Topwaters, Small Crankbaits |
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| "Crankin'"-Deep Crank |
Trigger |
7' |
3/8 to 5/8 oz Crankbaits, Lipless Cranks, Square Bills, Light Scrounger |
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| "Crankin'"-Medium Crank |
Trigger |
7' |
1/4 to 1/2 oz Crankbaits |
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| "Bullet" |
Spinning |
7' |
Small Crankbaits, Shad Raps, Small Jerkbaits, Floating Rapalas |
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| "Super Shot" |
Spinning |
7' |
Most Drop Shot, Flick Shake, Wacky Worm, Neko Rig |
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| "Heavy" aka "Shaky Man" |
Spinning |
7' |
Shaky Head, Smaller Senko, Floating Worm, Heavier Wacky Worm, Split Shot |
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| "Special Crankin Proto" |
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| aka "Missile Light" |
Trigger |
7'10" |
1/2 to 3/4 oz Crankbaits, Lipless Crankbaits |
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| "The Missile" |
Trigger |
7'10" |
3/4 to 1 oz Crankbaits, Lipless Crankbaits, The Deep Diving Crankbait Rod |
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