Need Swimbait Rod Help

[jjconnaire]

So I am returning my 2nd IRod Jr. Swimbait rod for the same issue, the tip top insert falling out.  Ive read this had hapened to some guys online but went ahead and tried to give them a shot.  *** is refunding me my Money (got it for $125) and they said they can replace it with whatever I want.  I want to keep it at or around that price.  Im looking to throw Hudd 68s, MS Slammers, and S-wavers so a rod that can hold 4-5oz.  

I am looking  at the:

St. Croix Mojo Bass Swimbait rod  7'9" 1-4oz  -  $130

Shimano Crucial Swimbait Rod Heavy 7'11" 2-5oz   -    $190

 

ANY MORE SUGGESTIONS FROM TACKLEWARHOUSE?

 I NEED TO GIVE THEM A RESPONSE BY TOMORROW BC I GOT A TRIP CONING UP

THANKS 

 

 

[Chris at Tech]

The Okuma Guide Selects are well-regarded

[jjconnaire]

ive heard that! I may entertain them

[jjconnaire]

med-hvy (1/2oz-5oz) or hvy (1-6oz)  

I am planning on using this rod exclusively for swimbaits for bass/stripers

[bassr95]

It's a little light for you, but the Powel inferno 765 SBR is absolutely awesome for throwing 6" Hudds (Among other things)

[stkbassn]

You might check that Fury 795 Dobyns. Looks like a winner to me. I'm getting one of those for Hudds and also another Okuma Guide select MH for rats, slammers, and other big topwater baits. I think it's good to have two swimbait rods. One that is stiff enough for backhook baits and one that will handle the big treble hooked baits too. That's just my thinking.  I do think either of those rods will do it all pretty well and both right there in your price range. I guess TW has the Fury? Maybe they don't. If not, Okuma all the way,

[deep]

I'd fish a 5 power rod for those. Mattlures MH, Okuma MH, Dobyns 795ML, GGR light are the four I used. Loving the GGR, but I don't think Greg/ Harry make them anymore.

 

No idea about stripers.

[zeth]

Phenix M1 Swimbait rod. I have  a few and have never had any problems

[J Francho]

Here's another option: http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/mat-daddy-helios-review.html

 

The other rod I use for what you're throwing is a custome build on a Saint Croix LTB 7'-9" Heavy/Fast.

[WRB]

If you are looking at the Okuma Guide Special 7'11"swimbait rod, get the heavy, it's good for 68 Hudd, OK for the 8" Hudd. I don't like the butt end pistol grip on this rod, however it's easy to sand off round.

Okuma is coming out with a new swimbait line this fall.

When evaluating a swimbait rod start with the lure weight you plan to use, add the recommended lure weight together and divide by 2 for average lure weight, this should equal the lure you plan to fish with most often.

Tom

[jjconnaire]

wound up getting the 7'11" okuma H 1-6oz guide series swimbait rod.  Let me tell you the build quality is so much better than the IROD's ive had ots crazy.... you may think it sounds like a Broom stick but its actually very limber for the power it puts out.  The micro guides are nice on the IROD but much too delicate and the inserts had came out on 2 consecutive rods i Bought.  Not saying it wasnt-couldnt be a nice rod, but i cant deal with a rod that is unreliable.   In my opinion, the Okuma casts a 8" hudds fine, however I wouldnt  cast anything over 5 or so OZ on it.  It will definetly work but you are testing the limits of the rod.

[deep]

Perfect 8" ROF5 rod. Supposedly was designed for hardbaits. You'll love it.

[jjconnaire]

yes i can 100% see how it was designed for hardbaits (moderate action), it as also designed for hudds with trebles