St. Croix Mojo Bass Slop N Frog As A Swimbait Rod?

[microotter]

I read a few people say that this is a terrible frogging rod, but I was wondering if it would make a good swimbait rod for baits 2 ounces and under?

[Brian Brazier]

I use my Frog n Slop as an all around heavy bait rod, I like it for my Spro LJ DD. Give nit a try, I am thinking about picking up a BBZ-1 Rat and using the MB F&S, the designer recommemds a TFO 7'3" H rod that is rated to 1 1/2oz lures, and I would rather use a rod I have then buying a MB Swimbait rod for one bait.

[Bluebasser86]

It does okay but I wouldn't buy one just for that, at least not the older 7' H version. Haven't held the new one, it may be a little better with the extra length. 

[hatrix]

If it's a rod you don't own and planned to buy I would look elsewhere myself. I have yet to like a mojo anything I have used and there are better options.

[microotter]

Crap. I ordered this rod at the sale price on the advice of a friend. Oh well Maybe it will be ok as an intro swimbait rod. For $89 with a hat and free shipping it isnt that big of a deal. I also ordered a tatula reel to pair with it.

[hatrix]

The tatula is good. Even a standard tatula the non HD version is a tank of a reel and can throw some lighter swimbaits. I have used them plenty of times to throw baits in the 3 oz range and they work just fine.

[microotter]

  On 9/10/2015 at 12:36 AM, hatrix said:

The tatula is good. Even a standard tatula the non HD version is a tank of a reel and can throw some lighter swimbaits. I have used them plenty of times to throw baits in the 3 oz range and they work just fine.

That's good to know! I am excited to give it a try. I have heard good things and couldn't pass a new one up for $90.

[microotter]

I have a newbie question... I plan on spooling 50 lb braid on this reel. If I use backing does it matter what diameter the mono is that I use? I don't have any heavy mono laying around. I never backed a reel before but it makes sense with how much money some brands of braid cost.

[Dan_the_fisher]

I don't think it matters really, I always use leftover line on spools. I always use 14-20 lb test though

[hatrix]

The backing size doesnt matter. It can though if you end up feeling the knot on a long cast. I use a little piece of tape instead. I am not casting past my knot and nothing is gonna take my drag that far either. it can also be a bummer if your using heavy line and the knot makes the reel stack to one side. 

[microotter]

This rod is beastly, but has a nice finish and I love the color. I was expecting it to not fish very well after a lot of the negative things that I read. I liked it more than I expected though. It is kind of heavy and kind of tip heavy. Even when paired up with the tatula. It is stiff but I could cast heavy baits really accurately, and could even throw a hollow body frog further than I expected. I am satified with the rod at $89.

The reel is also very cool looking. It is not as low profile or as light as a lot of reels, but fit my hands well. I was really surprised with how smooth the reel was. It may be the most smooth reel that I own. I also like the knobs a lot more than my Lexa. I ended up spooling 50lb power pro with no backing.

I hope you are glad that I reviewed two products that nobody else online has really reviewed.