Making Swimbait Rod

BigBassin144 · 01-14-09, 08:45 PM

I don't use swimbait much, but I'd like to get a few smaller ones, like the 4" spro or the new 4" Tru tungsten one.

I really don't have anything to throw them on, so I was looking at some of my dad's old rod blanks and found a Lamiglas Graphite blank.

GSH1022MT
8'6"
MH
10-20lb test
3/8 - 2 oz. lure

I was thinking of taking about 6" off the bottom of it to make it an even 8' and then build it for my self to use as a swimbait rod, do you think it'll work alright for smaller swimbaits?

Thanks,

BB

cassidyta · 01-15-09, 12:27 AM

I think it will be more than enough rod. For the 4" it might be a little too much until you can master the very subtle twitching needed to make them perform right. I use a 7' on my 4" swim baits and only go up to 7'6" on the bigger ones. I may give up a little in distance, but prefer being able to make them twitch softly when I want to.

01-14-09, 08:45 PM	#1
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Making Swimbait Rod I don't use swimbait much, but I'd like to get a few smaller ones, like the 4" spro or the new 4" Tru tungsten one. I really don't have anything to throw them on, so I was looking at some of my dad's old rod blanks and found a Lamiglas Graphite blank. GSH1022MT 8'6" MH 10-20lb test 3/8 - 2 oz. lure I was thinking of taking about 6" off the bottom of it to make it an even 8' and then build it for my self to use as a swimbait rod, do you think it'll work alright for smaller swimbaits? Thanks, BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

01-15-09, 12:27 AM	#2
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	I think it will be more than enough rod. For the 4" it might be a little too much until you can master the very subtle twitching needed to make them perform right. I use a 7' on my 4" swim baits and only go up to 7'6" on the bigger ones. I may give up a little in distance, but prefer being able to make them twitch softly when I want to. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

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