Topwater Walking Bait Rod
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Topwater Walking Bait Rod
Happy Thanksgiving all!
I am needing help on a top water rod. I primarily throw walking baits from 1/2 oz to 1 oz. Is there a rod out there that can handle this range of baits? id really like to avoid having 2 rods for this.
Thanks!
I am needing help on a top water rod. I primarily throw walking baits from 1/2 oz to 1 oz. Is there a rod out there that can handle this range of baits? id really like to avoid having 2 rods for this.
Thanks!
Re: Topwater Walking Bait Rod
Do you have a length preference?
I just got the MB P5 Mad Bull in anticipation of walking topwaters, as well as other techniques. I haven’t had a chance to try it out yet (and our topwater bite is over), but based on some reports I have high hopes!
I just got the MB P5 Mad Bull in anticipation of walking topwaters, as well as other techniques. I haven’t had a chance to try it out yet (and our topwater bite is over), but based on some reports I have high hopes!
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Re: Topwater Walking Bait Rod
I’d like to have something 7’2 or under. Mad bull is something I need to look into!
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Re: Topwater Walking Bait Rod
Megabass US Destroyer Otomat, it is discontinued but it is designed specifically for topwater. I have one and it is incredible, the only thing keeping it from being the perfect topwater rod in my opinion is the length. I like shorter rods for topwater.
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Re: Topwater Walking Bait Rod
Anyone know how parabolic the Daiwa Rebellion 610MHRB is? Thinking this rod may be perfect.
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Re: Topwater Walking Bait Rod
Can the otomat handle 1 oz baits?Firstoutfisher wrote: ↑Thu Nov 25, 2021 9:31 amMegabass US Destroyer Otomat, it is discontinued but it is designed specifically for topwater. I have one and it is incredible, the only thing keeping it from being the perfect topwater rod in my opinion is the length. I like shorter rods for topwater.
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I have the 610MHRB but have barely fished it. Haven't tried any topwater on it either. I will say when bending it it seems more on the MOD FAST side of the spectrum. Not sure I would describe it as a parabolic action rod. Take what I say with a grain of salt because I'm relatively unexperienced at evaluating action on rods.CodyNeely11 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 25, 2021 2:04 pmAnyone know how parabolic the Daiwa Rebellion 610MHRB is? Thinking this rod may be perfect.
It can handle 1 oz baits but that is definitely pushing the rod.CodyNeely11 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 25, 2021 2:04 pmCan the otomat handle 1 oz baits?Firstoutfisher wrote: ↑Thu Nov 25, 2021 9:31 amMegabass US Destroyer Otomat, it is discontinued but it is designed specifically for topwater. I have one and it is incredible, the only thing keeping it from being the perfect topwater rod in my opinion is the length. I like shorter rods for topwater.
Re: Topwater Walking Bait Rod
Dobyns 705cb will work for that range of lures. Not perfectly, but acceptably.
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Re: Topwater Walking Bait Rod
Thanks Everyone.