Daiwa S Heavy 7 4 Or Daiwa Dx Swimbait Casting Rod

[rchiuz]

Hello all,

I am kind of in a bind and looking for opinions. Recently I purchased a BBZ 6 in floater model and realized that my rod isn't equipped to throw it. I have narrowed my choice to Daiwa S heavy or a Daiwa Dx Swimbait casting rod. The only reason I didn't already purchase the DX because I am worried about having it only for swimbaits since it is 8ft. I like to have versatility in rods but not sure if I could use the DX in other applications like frogging.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

[Jrob78]

If that's the only big bait you're going to throw and you need it to do double duty, get the S.  I wouldn't like frogging or pitching with a swimbait rod.

[Montanaro]

You will strain the s rod with that weight.

May I suggest the okuma tcs rod...the 7'3" h is rated for 2oz and has a fast action...can be had for under 100 dollars. 2 oz may strain it though

[rippin-lips]

Okuma guide select big bait series. The 7'6H

is rated 1-5oz or the 7'11H can throw 1-6oz and both run $135 Once you start throwing swimbaits you're going to end up expanding your collection with more baits. This will allow you to throw a range of different stuff.

[Jrob78]

Okuma guide select big bait series. The 7'6H

is rated 1-5oz or the 7'11H can throw 1-6oz and both run $135 Once you start throwing swimbaits you're going to end up expanding your collection with more baits. This will allow you to throw a range of different stuff.

While I agree with you on a rod for swimbaits, I have the 7'6" H and love it.  I wouldn't want to throw frogs with it though.  Really, the answer is 2 rods.  

[rippin-lips]

While I agree with you on a rod for swimbaits, I have the 7'6" H and love it. I wouldn't want to throw frogs with it though. Really, the answer is 2 rods.

Yeah I forgot about the double duty part of his question while I was typing. That's what I was basically saying also. Swimbaits are a dedicated rod imo.

[rchiuz]

Could I use the okuma with 50lb braid ?

[Jrob78]

Could I use the okuma with 50lb braid ?

Yes

[rchiuz]

Thanks for all the info guys. I think your both right, I may just stick to a swimbait rod. Now I have to decide to either go with the Okuma or the Daiwa. Not many review so I may have to wait bait

[Jrob78]

Thanks for all the info guys. I think your both right, I may just stick to a swimbait rod. Now I have to decide to either go with the Okuma or the Daiwa. Not many review so I may have to wait bait

I don't know anything about the Daiwa but the Okuma's are really good rods.  The build quality on the one I have is excellent and it can handle a wide range of baits.  I'm sure the Daiwa's are good but they haven't been out long enough to know much about them.  If you really need the rod to throw light swimbaits and frogs, go with the 7'6" MH.

[rchiuz]

The line weight for the Okuma is 12-25lb, is that mono? If I plan to use 50lb braid, is that too much?

[gulfcaptain]

50lb braid isn't an issue, but you will need a topshot of 20-30lb mono or fc. Most fish swimbaits on straight 25lb mono. I have 2 set-ups, one with 40lb braid to 25 mono and the other is 65 to 25 fc and a bit heavier action as so I have 2 different swimbait set-ups without having to change.  I think it was stated above, once you start throwing swimbaits and find success with them you start buying more and more.  I started out the same way with a 6"BBZ, next step....the 8" Huddleston.

[rchiuz]

I have the BBZ 6in floating model, do I need a leader for it or straight braid is ok? I am throwing it in stained water

 

I am slowly leaning towards a swimbait rod it seems like it

[gulfcaptain]

Personally, I use leader/topshots on all my swimbaits. Only thing I fish straight braid is frogs and my punching gear. My prefererence and normally only use at most 15 to 20ft of mono or FC.  I would use a mono topshot.  Will also help keep the bait from tangling in the braid if you twitch it and kill the bait as it tends to glide sideways and may pick the braid up on the hooks....also give a little stretch but not much as you are fishing with trebles and the limited stretch on braid could cause a hook to pull out.

[rchiuz]

Thanks everyone for the feed back. I have decided to go with a swimbait rod just in case I take to throwing other ones later on.

It was a hard decision with so many different options but I guess that's how it is when dealing with fishing equipment/tackle. Just look at how many different lures we buy every year LOL

[cjam93]

I recently purchased the DX MH rod and I bought a BBZ-1 6in slow sink to throw on it. I love it. The combo works amazingly well and the rod feels incredible. I do agree though that it may not be what you want for double duty, but the rod itself is fantastic for what its worth.

[rchiuz]

Cool, can't wait to try it out. When you throw yours, how long do you wait to start retrieving?