Swim Bait Rod

[boostr]

What size rod is good for 5" plus swim baits?

[MarkH024]

Weight of the bait is more crucial to know than length. Some 5" baits are softplastics at 1/4 - 3/4 oz and some are hard up to 1.5oz. Got any idea what baits you plan to throw? Speedbead is a very knowledgeable dude for swimbaiting and always offers sound advice.  Perhaps he'll chime in on the subject as well.

[SPEEDBEAD.]

Like Mark said, it's gonna depend on a few things including what specific baits you are likely to throw and what your budget is.

 

You also said 5"+ baits. I can tell you that there is a HUGE jump in weights from 5" to say 7" or 8". We need more specifics to help you out.

[boostr]

Oh ok, I received a 5" hard swim bait from my monthly tackle subscription it didn't have the weight marked on the package just the Size. I might just have to go and weigh it. I threw the packaging away so I forget what the company was. Actually better yet I'm gonna go to the tackle website and see what this month's take was.

[CTGalloway21]

Dobyns 795sbmt

[boostr]

Alright it's an 5" 1oz Reaction Strike Revolution Shad

[MarkH024]

You only need a 7'+ MH to H rod for those. (assuming you have maybe a jig/frog rod already?) No reason to get a new set up for a swim bait of that size. 

[JWOA]

 I have a question what if Im throwing a Yum Money Minnow???

[MarkH024]

 I have a question what if Im throwing a Yum Money Minnow???

Same as noted before. MH/F action rod is what I use for soft hollow belly swimbaits, its the same rod I throw spinnerbaits and swim jigs on. You don't want to hinder the casting by using a broomstick on a 1/2oz or less bait. 

[boostr]

You only need a 7'+ MH to H rod for those. (assuming you have maybe a jig/frog rod already?) No reason to get a new set up for a swim bait of that size. 

 

You also answered another question I had, a pole for froging. So I can use this pole  for triple duty? so a 7' MH to H for around 1/2 oz to 2oz size lures (hard swim baits)? I don't think I will be going any bigger. How about action? Also should I get a reel with a slow speed rate like a 5 to 1? Round or a low profile reel?  Sorry for all the questions.

 

Thanks

[A-Jay]

 I have a question what if Im throwing a Yum Money Minnow???

 

The 5" money minnow can be throw easily with most conventional medium-heavy casting gear.

 

A-Jay

[sprint286]

The Denali Rosewood frog and swimbait rod is an awesome stick check it out.

[boostr]

Thanks for the help guys

[MarkH024]

You also answered another question I had, a pole for froging. So I can use this pole for triple duty? so a 7' MH to H for around 1/2 oz to 2oz size lures (hard swim baits)? I don't think I will be going any bigger. How about action? Also should I get a reel with a slow speed rate like a 5 to 1? Round or a low profile reel? Sorry for all the questions.

Thanks

Yea you can use something like that for 3 techniques. Fast action rod. Reel ratio should be 6:x:1 or a 7.x.1. Low profile or round would be your preference.

[boostr]

Thanks

[SirSnookalot]

As mentioned the appropriate size rod is needed for the weight of the lure.  Offhand I can't think of too many mh rods that will not comfortably handle a 1 oz lure.  There are mh rods that have a wider range of lures that can be used, I have in addition to my 1 oz max rating med heavies that are 5/8-2 or one that's 1/4- 2 oz, just love this rod.  In freshwater I like to stay within the parameters, in salt water always overload them, the casting does not have to be as precision.

[Fishes in trees]

WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?  Of course you need a different rod to throw swim baits.  It is a well known fact that every bass fisherman needs as many rods as possible.  The total number of rods you should have is determined by an uneasy pact between your conscience and your wallet.  You need to do your part to support the entire bass fishing industry.

 

I've got several different rods I can throw swim baits with - which one I use depends on how heavy the swim bait.  My current favorite is a Fenwick AETOS 7'9" Heavy Action.  I like it for swim baits, A-rigs, and it works good as a frog rod.

[boostr]

As mentioned the appropriate size rod is needed for the weight of the lure. Offhand I can't think of too many mh rods that will not comfortably handle a 1 oz lure. There are mh rods that have a wider range of lures that can be used, I have in addition to my 1 oz max rating med heavies that are 5/8-2 or one that's 1/4- 2 oz, just love this rod. In freshwater I like to stay within the parameters, in salt water always overload them, the casting does not have to be as precision.

Yeah I know what you mean, I've been looking at rods and depending the band some of the MH can handle a heavier lure than some of the Heavy rods.

[SirSnookalot]

Yeah I know what you mean, I've been looking at rods and depending the band some of the MH can handle a heavier lure than some of the Heavy rods.

This particular mh 1/4 -2 oz rod is just an example of the availability of rods with a wider range of usable lure weights.  I would not use it for bass fishing, not because it's spinnning as that's all I use, I don't feel the comfort is there for me to use for bass fishing.  Just from my observation it appears to me the rods with wider lure range are in the inshore section, not the freshwater, I may be wrong as I don't look in the freshwater area of the store near as often.  I use inshore rods for my bass fishing and prefer to use a med 7' 8/17 spin as my heaviest.

[daleste11]

Just a random thought, but Dick's has a Field and Stream Swimbait Rod that is 7'3" MH with micro guide for around $80. I have two and really have been impressed with the performance of the rods.