Looking for recommendations for a swimbaits rod for 6-9 inch soft baits
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Looking for recommendations for a swimbaits rod for 6-9 inch soft baits
Hi all,
Looking for a shorter (max 7'5'') swimbaits rod to throw 6-9 inch soft baits ( main bait will be a 8 inch hudd).
No specific budget. Open for any type of suggestion. Would like a decent warranty though, and prefer well balanced rods.
Thanks all!
Looking for a shorter (max 7'5'') swimbaits rod to throw 6-9 inch soft baits ( main bait will be a 8 inch hudd).
No specific budget. Open for any type of suggestion. Would like a decent warranty though, and prefer well balanced rods.
Thanks all!
Re: Looking for recommendations for a swimbaits rod for 6-9 inch soft baits
Really tough at that length... but off the top of m head Legit Design's WSC72H+ might suit. It's taper is a little slow on spec, but the rod is pretty stout. I think it can handle hook setting duties with softbaits. Here's the review: http://www.tackletour.com/reviewlegitdeswsc72hplus.html
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Re: Looking for recommendations for a swimbaits rod for 6-9 inch soft baits
Thanks Cal!Cal wrote: ↑Tue Nov 08, 2022 5:31 amReally tough at that length... but off the top of m head Legit Design's WSC72H+ might suit. It's taper is a little slow on spec, but the rod is pretty stout. I think it can handle hook setting duties with softbaits. Here's the review: http://www.tackletour.com/reviewlegitdeswsc72hplus.html
I am wondering if that rod might not be a bit underpowered to throw a 8 inch hudd (5oz), since it seems to be rated to 1 1/4oz.
I had indeed a quick look at the WILD SIDE Casting Rod 6'4" Extra Hvy Bait Spec Finesse, but thought that 6'4 was a bit too short and the max weight, with 3.5oz, did not seem to right for an 8inch hudd either.
Re: Looking for recommendations for a swimbaits rod for 6-9 inch soft baits
As stated in the review, it will do up to 4 oz with little to no issue... i don't recall going over that weight though. Just a tough ask at under 7'-5" ... still can't think of an alternative ... you might need a custom wrap.
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Re: Looking for recommendations for a swimbaits rod for 6-9 inch soft baits
Major Craft has a Speedstyle 6'8" Big Bait that's rated to 3oz.. Brian.
Are you fishing or aimlessly casting around?
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Re: Looking for recommendations for a swimbaits rod for 6-9 inch soft baits
Look at a muskie jerkbait rod. Something rated to 6 oz or so if you need a rod that short.
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Re: Looking for recommendations for a swimbaits rod for 6-9 inch soft baits
Maybe the Megabass Valkyrie VKC66XH?
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Re: Looking for recommendations for a swimbaits rod for 6-9 inch soft baits
Thanks for all the suggestions. Very much appreciated! I will tinker a bit over it and see if any BF deals will entice me to try something out. Will keep you posted!
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Re: Looking for recommendations for a swimbaits rod for 6-9 inch soft baits
I took the "cheap" way out and got a Dobyns 807.