Swimbait Rod

[J Francho]

That's a nice looking rod, Been reading up on it

 

What would be a nice spining reel for that? I don't use baitcasters

 

Might be time to learn how. Seriously, this is what casting gear is for.

[BR1AN]

I think i am gonna go with this one right here

 

http://www.tackledirect.com/okuma-cc-s-701h-cedros-coastal-spinning-rod.html

[WRB]

Make sure they have a return if not satisfied policy. Should work OK if the 7' is long enough for you.

Good luck with your swimbait fishing, slow is better retrieve than fast with swimmers.

Tom

[hatrix]

I think i am gonna go with this one right here

 

http://www.tackledirect.com/okuma-cc-s-701h-cedros-coastal-spinning-rod.html

Sure if that's your plan. I would probably go here though http://www.jandh.com/okuma-cedros-coastal-spinning-rods.html sinceits half the price. I will say the lure weights on it are pretty lame though IMO. A 2 oz max is kind of a joke and not much of a step up from what you can even get from bass rods. What ever you decide to pick I wish you luck.

[Angry John]

The rod you listed is 9.2OZ.  You may get tired throwing a one pound rod an reel setup before the bait is added.  Its a moving bait so you will have to cast it again and again unlike what most people do with those types of rods with bait and wait.  Most people also look for a longer rod to help them load up on the cast.  I have never seen someone do this personally so i dont know what the tricks are for that setup.  Matt Allen has some great video's on how swimbait fishing is different to regular lures and can cause medical issues with the ongoing heavy weights.  This sport is supposed to be fun so manage your risk to injury.

[Jrob78]

Learn to use casting gear.  You will end up with a combo that weighs 1/3 of what an equal powered spinning combo would weigh.   Plus, your options are limitless compared to spinning.

[deep]

Brian, hit up SirSnook and ask for a recommendation. Fish Chris could have been of help as well, but he seems to be MIA.