Sugestions For A Swimbait Rod

[kcdinkerz]

Need something to throw swimbaits in the 1 to 4 ounce range. What are some of the lightest rods out there for swimbaiting

[Tywithay]

The lightest I've held is the NRX Umbrella Rig rod. It's not exactly economical though.

[CTGalloway21]

I use a Dobyns but I just saw a new rod yesterday from Daiwa that Randy Howell was showing off.  8' foot and four different models that is supposed to retail for around $109.

[SPEEDBEAD.]

Okuma Guide Select Big Bait  7'6" H. Find it on sale and it's even better.

 

That's a good entry rod that performs very well. You can obviously spend quite a bit more from there...

[Fishes in trees]

I've got a 7'9" Fenwick AETOS Heavy action rod that works great for baits in the 1 to 4 oz weight range.  I use mine mostly for throwing A rigs.  I used to use it for frogs also, but now I'm trying a 7' heavy action rod for frogs, just for storage reasons.   Jury is still out on that rig change.

[einscodek]

Phenix M1 Swimbait Rod 8'.. super light

[gulfcaptain]

Are you looking to throw the bigger baits closer to the 4oz range or smaller stuff?  Smaller baits say smaller the the 6" hudd I would probably use a regular H action rod.  Heavier baits I would suggest the Okuma Guide Big Bait line or if you're on a really tight budget, BPS Graphite Musky rods are about $60.00.  

[WRB]

For 1-4 oz swimbaits IRod Jr #IRG783SB is ideal, the Okuma Guide Special MH would be another choice.

If you plan on using 4-6 oz swimbaits than go up to a H heavy in either make.

Tom

[A-Jay]

Okuma Guide Select Big Bait  7'6" H. Find it on sale and it's even better.

 

That's a good entry rod that performs very well. You can obviously spend quite a bit more from there...

 

X2 ~

 

I am really enjoying this rod.

 

A-Jay

[TNBassin']

Grab a Crucial, especially now that the current model is on clearance.

[fisherrw]

Phenix m1 swimbait!! Best rod around!

[Montanaro]

Okuma has several rods that fit the bill

[WRB]

I use a Dobyns but I just saw a new rod yesterday from Daiwa that Randy Howell was showing off. 8' foot and four different models that is supposed to retail for around $109.

The Daiwa DX series swimbait rod looks good, the MH is rated for 1-6 oz lures, at $109 is worth looking into.

Personally I do not like swimbait rod less than 7'8" , 8' is good as long as the rod locker can accommodate it.

The full cork handle with fore grip is also a advantage with swimbait rods,

Tom

[kcdinkerz]

The only one I held Is the phenix m1. How would you guys compare the m1 to the okuma and doybns in weight

[kcdinkerz]

I mostly have baits in the 1 to 2 ounce range but plan on throwing some 3 to 4 oz as well

[WRB]

Whatever rod you choose it should balance with the reel you use. I recommend high capacity reels that allow long cast without reducing the spool diameter significantly.

The rod handle length needs to be comfortable to the anger and easy to make long cast without fatigue.

It's all about balance, not weight. I own the 7'11" Okuma heavy swimbait rod, it is light weight and balances well with 300 or 400 series Calcutta or Cardiff Shimano round reels, performs good with both 68 and 8" Huud weight lures; 2 to 5 oz. if you budget allows look at IMX Loomis swimbait rods.

Tom

[Diggy]

Lews makes a 7ft 6 heavy that throws 3/4 to 6 oz for 69.99 if on a budget