Which swimbait rod??

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Which swimbait rod??

Post by KillaBass » Fri May 01, 2015 11:31 am

Hey guys i have had some swimbaits for years but rarely throw them..But now im looking to start.I have a diawa heartland swimbait rod 7 6 heavy 1/2-6oz,but it can barely handle a 6inch hudd.out of these two type of rods what do u guys recommend for throwing 6-8inch hudds/bbzs/lunker punkers?


-iROD Genesis II Series Casting Rods

-Okuma Guide Select Series Big Bait Casting Rods -

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Re: Which swimbait rod??

Post by slideaction » Fri May 01, 2015 10:35 pm

Currently have a dobyns 807 with Calcutta te. Can everything from deps 250 to 5in bullshad. I'd say get a heavy to xh and see if you can work down to smaller baits as well

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Re: Which swimbait rod??

Post by rubs96 » Sat May 02, 2015 10:01 am

I'd go with the Okuma… out of the two you've mentioned.

The GUIDE SELECT series is awesome. I had a few of the Muskie ones and they were great.

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Re: Which swimbait rod??

Post by KillaBass » Sat May 02, 2015 11:24 am

I love dobyns rods they are all I use but,Im not sure if i want to buy a rod that $250 and up

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Re: Which swimbait rod??

Post by H8R » Mon May 04, 2015 12:42 am

KillaBass wrote:I love dobyns rods they are all I use but,Im not sure if i want to buy a rod that $250 and up

Powell Max SBR711, I have one for sale if you're interested.

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Re: Which swimbait rod??

Post by KillaBass » Mon May 04, 2015 3:24 am

Pm me price for the powell

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