02-03-10, 09:25 PM | #1 |
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Swimbait rods
Probably will buy a Okuma to start out with. Nice price, good reviews. I am looking for 1 to 6 oz. or a little less. Tell me why you like your swimbait rod.
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I use my flippin stick for paddle tails. For any hard swimbaits, I use my musky rod. I don't fish them enough to need a dedicated set up... yet...
I'd check out the Shimano Crucial swimbait rods. They're 7'11" and I think they come in MH, H, and XH so you can choose which you need. BB
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I actually use a BPS Nitro swimbait rod. Just like the feel of it. I had an Okuma I really liked until stepson#2 fell overboard with it. At least that was the story
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I agree with Reb here. If you are not looking to spend a day doing nothing but swimbaits, then I suggest the Nitro. You won't break the bank on it, and it is a very dependable rod. I use one for frogs, but have no issues putting a swimbait on it.
As for me, I use a dobyn's 8' heavy swimbait rod. I feel that they are the best balanced and lightest 8 foot rods that I have thrown. I toss 5-8oz baits all day with less strain as on other baits.
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I use a all star swim bait rod. 7.2 mh.
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Shimano crucial and its made in several lengths,use mine for both swimbaits and frogging.
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02-05-10, 05:44 PM | #7 |
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Reb and cassidyta BPS has the Nitro on sale now. Would either of you know how much off I might get if I wait for their big sale?
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Bob,
I don't remember what it was on the big sale. I think the combo I got was around $200 and I had the internet couplon for an extra $25 off.
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Falcon Cara Reaction Swimbait -
CCB-8-173SW Awesome rod! Just wish I would have more Swimbait friendly waters to use it in. |
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CamG, why did you post that link? With one or two exceptions all I fish are Falcon Caras or Low Riders. Dang bait monkey
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