2014-15 Daiwa Zillion Frog Rod

[TxHawgs]

I'm about to buy a whole new arsenal, most rods being Loomis NRX and GLX. But not needing a super sensitive rod for frog fishin and just wanting to try a cpl other brands I was thinking about tryin the new Zillion frog rod. Off my head I think it's 7'4" HF anyone have it? If so likes dislikes? Also first frog rod will 7'4" hit the water from a boat, I'm 6'. Think I read somewhere that the Zillion rods are tip heavy? I know there sexy as hell and if it fishes like it looks I might pu one of the CB rods also, thanks guys.

[WPCfishing]

I'm about to buy a whole new arsenal, most rods being Loomis NRX and GLX. But not needing a super sensitive rod for frog fishin and just wanting to try a cpl other brands I was thinking about tryin the new Zillion frog rod. Off my head I think it's 7'4" HF anyone have it? If so likes dislikes? Also first frog rod will 7'4" hit the water from a boat, I'm 6'. Think I read somewhere that the Zillion rods are tip heavy? I know there sexy as hell and if it fishes like it looks I might pu one of the CB rods also, thanks guys.

 

I've been thru the paces for a frog/toad rod.. I finally landed the right rod and eliminated the need for a custom. Take a look at the Abu Garcia 74-6 IKE Frog n Toad rod. 

[WIGuide]

7'4" should work for a frog rod, although you might have to adjust the angle of the rod to make sure it doesn't hit the boat or the water. Personally I prefer a little shorter one, right around the 7' mark, but then again I'm not a huge fan of longer rods in general. 

[jtesch]

^{save yourself a couple bucks and get the Tatula frog rod, same action, same styling. as a dedicated Daiwa guy and someone who loves to spend money i'll tell you this rod is a friggin steal for the money. The rod has a ton of backbone but still casts well and is very versatile. I use it for a heavy jig rod and throwing swimbaits up to 2oz's.  I took down a 5-3/4 out of real heavy cover 3 weeks ago and it took a total of about 10 seconds. put a reel with a lot of drag and 80 pound braid and your all set. I'm 6'1" and have no prob pitching with it but it's all in your style. After I bought this rod I liked it so much I grabbed 5 more Tatulas, some are average but a couple of others are great also, read the Tackle Tour review, they basically say the Tatula is an equal to the Zillion. Have to admit, I still want a Zillion or two in the arsenal.}

[21farms]

anyone have it?

yup, i have one. unfortunately, i can't tell you much about it...i bought it last year but it's still sitting in my rod rack in my man cave with the wrapper still on it gathering dust. i did weigh it though and it comes in at 4.4 ounces. another rod that is highly recommended for frogs is the megabass orochi XX perfect pitch (which i also have) and that one is a full 2 ounces heavier. regardless, i don't find it tip heavy feeling with a reel mounted on it...then again, frogging is a tip-down technique so i wouldn't mind too much even if it were.

 

anyway, i like what jtesch said...i've had 4 tatulas and 3 of the new zilions (still have two). the tats are great-feeling rods. the reason i "upgraded" from the tatulas to the zillions was for the cosmetics 

 

if you're looking to expand your rod brands, you should also consider the brand new dobyns DX 746C HP

[UKCATSBASSER]

I'll second the tatula frog Rod. Was throwing football jigs on it the other day. probably throw an A rig on Kt next. Then when summer rolls around I'll throw frogs and big topwaters on it.