Looking at a Bass Pro Shop Johnny Morris 2.0 Carbonlite rod for big baits

[PhilSch]

Hi everyone, I'm new here and don't have any experience fishing swimbaits for bass.  I'm looking for a reasonably priced rod to throw large baits such as the S Waver 168's and possibly larger for bass and stripers.  What reviews I can find for the rod are good in general but I was wondering if anyone owns this particular one for swimbaits:   JCT79HTF   7'9" Heavy/Fast.  It is rated for 1-4 oz baits.   I will probably get a Curado 300 for the reel.  Thanks for your inputs!

[mcipinkie]

Don't see why it wouldn't work.  Most of the people that post on fishing sites seem to have a thing with BPS tackle.  My only problem with their rods now, is that most of them are ugly. 

 

I always thought the old Extreme was the best $100 rod you could buy.  Still have a half dozen or so in various sizes.  Liked the old Crankin' Stick when it had the cork Power Hump handle.  Great crank bait/jerk bait rod.

 

Some how or another Ott Defoe and Edwin Evers have managed to win a couple Classics on this cheap, crumby tackle.  It's just so UGLY !!

[Mbirdsley]

I don’t fish big baits with my carbon light combo but, use it for jigs and Texas rigs up to 1/2oz.  Mines a 6ft9 mH with 8:1 reel. I absolutely love the carbon light rod and reel.  It was probably my most used combo this last summer. I would buy another one in a second. 

[PhilSch]

Thanks for your inputs guys.  Based on what you two said I will likely buy the Johnny Morris rod but now I am also considering the Dobyns FR 795SB which is rated for 1-5 ounces.  I suspect 80% of my swimbait fishing will be with lures under 2 ounces.  Given that, would I be happier with a rod rated for 1-2 ounces and just deal with the heavier lures that I will use only on occasion or does the heavier rod make more sense?

[WRB]

The rods handle is too short and no fore and fast action will make this rod difficult to cast swimbait or glide baits the+distance needed.

Check with Gary Dobyns 806 and IROD Gen III 794 Heavy or Okuma GS A Heavy rods rated for to 7 oz. 

Tom

[Bluebasser86]

I have the Fury 795 and use it a lot. It handles baits in the 1.5-3.5 ounce range the best.

[Hammer 4]

I'd look at the Irod Tom mentioned, I have 3 and 1 more on the way. Light, great action, look good, and I like the split Eva grips, oh and limited lifetime warranty, and awesome customer service. I've owned Dobyns as well, but prefer the Irod Gen III.