Dedicated Chatterbait Rod

[dam0007]

I throw 15lb FC for chatters.

 

I love my DC 734C plus it’s a crazy versatile rod. Like the stiffer rod with the FC. That 73, 5 or 6 glass rod guys like from my experience use braid. 

[Harold Scoggins]

On ‎4‎/‎7‎/‎2019 at 8:54 PM, A-Jay said:

Last season I fished my vibrating jigs exclusively on  7'4" composite Quantum KVD Cranking rods.

These sticks performed as I had hoped; perhaps even a little better than I had expected.

 At the end of the season, I contemplated switching to glass, just to see.

Prior to falling in love & eventually using these composite sticks, much of my 'moderate rod' needs were met by a couple of classic fiberglass rods spun up by Lamiglas. 

Always enjoyed fishing them but they had been sort of put up and forgotten about recently.

Mostly because I always felt the handles were a little too short.  

Decided to fix that and place them back into active duty. 

After a brief stint in the A-Jay custom rod shop, the overhaul was complete.

Matched them up with EXO 200's & 20lb Tatsu and we are good to go.

Love the Hawg Tech handles on these btw.

 

A-Jay

 

Was searching the forums for glass rods when this popped up, WOW! I had one of those, but I can't remember if I loaned it to my brother or one of my boys. I need to find it and take it back, it was a good rod. Lamiglas should bring that one back. BTW, good job on the handle.

[A-Jay]

39 minutes ago, Harold Scoggins said:

Was searching the forums for glass rods when this popped up, WOW! I had one of those, but I can't remember if I loaned it to my brother or one of my boys. I need to find it and take it back, it was a good rod. Lamiglas should bring that one back. BTW, good job on the handle.

Thank You Sir ~ 

I've been fishing them again quite a bit this season.

Compared to much of the more recently produced gear, these stick are a little hefty, and take some acclimation.

But, I'm still liking enjoying the experience.

Hope you find yours.

A-Jay

[Harold Scoggins]

8 hours ago, A-Jay said:

Hope you find yours.

Been giving that St.Croix legend rod a real hard look.

[MrSmitty]

On 4/7/2019 at 7:20 PM, Fishin Dad said:

I have the 735 CB and it is still a little more powerful than I would like.  It is a nice rod, but I am still looking for something else while using it.  I have a glass crankbait rod I throw lighter chatters on and love it.  It is waaaaay underpowered, but for some reason I love it and catch a lot of bass with it.  

This is why I use the Champion 736 glass. More power but not too stiff. Add me on the bandwagon for Dobyns 736 glass. 

[Chowderhead]

2 hours ago, Harold Scoggins said:

Been giving that St.Croix legend rod a real hard look.

Yes, I’ve been looking at these as well. 

 

https://stcroixrods.com/collections/freshwater-legend/products/legend-glass-casting

 

[NorthernBasser]

Bought a 7'2" med/heavy moderate action Kistler KLX Feel N Reel for chatterbaits and cranks. This thing is perfect for chatterbaits. 

 

It's a graphite rod but the top 1/4 of the rod is fused fiberglass.

[Fishin Dad]

2 hours ago, MrSmitty said:

This is why I use the Champion 736 glass. More power but not too stiff. Add me on the bandwagon for Dobyns 736 glass. 

My 735 CB glass is lighter (rated 1/4-1oz.) than the 736 and I still find to have more power than what I like.  I still use it for heavier Chatters, but prefer the feel of a “mushier” glass rod.  I don’t know what it is.  Maybe I am crazy. I don’t lose fish on it and seem to still get hook sets on it.  I would love to find a glass rod with a little more power, but still have more “mush”.  Totally contradictory, I know.  

[TxHawgs]

I'm really happy w the IMX PRO, very light. Throwin my Keitechs and chatterbaits on it. Gonna pick up another for big CBs.

[Allen Der]

On 6/8/2019 at 7:54 PM, Chowderhead said:

Yes, I’ve been looking at these as well. 

 

https://stcroixrods.com/collections/freshwater-legend/products/legend-glass-casting

 

 

I finally received the Mojo Bass Glass Rip and chatter last week but haven't had much chance to use it yet.  it's meaty but surprisingly light

[Jeffrey Walker]

I know this is an old thread but what is a good reel for the Dobyns 736 glass for chatterbaits?

[dodgeguy]

40 minutes ago, Jeffrey Walker said:

I know this is an old thread but what is a good reel for the Dobyns 736 glass for chatterbaits?

If you want distance a Lew's BB1 LFS is ur best bet. Comes in 3 different ratios left and right handed.