Swimbait rod under $150?

[PBBrandon]

I’ve really been enjoying throwing smaller swimbaits lately and have been thinking about getting a rod to throw bigger ones. I plan on throwing S-Waver 168s, Gantarel Jrs, 6” Hudds, and A-rigs. Nothing over 2.5-3oz. I’m putting a 7.4 Curado 200K on it so I’m pretty much limited to that weight with my reel.

Some rods I’m considering are:

 

Dobyns Fury 795sb

Daiwa DX 8’ MHF

Irod Genesis III 783sb

St. Croix BassX 7’10” HF

Any input is appreciated, thanks y’all!

[Hammer 4]

After looking at the different brands, I took a look at the Irod swimbait rods. And after reading all the positive reviews, I bought one, after using it a few times, I bought 2 more of their swimbait rods, and yet another for a different use.

Customer service is next to none. I do like the EVA grips also.

So, I'm pretty much sold on them for the value they have.

[NorcalBassin]

Dobyns 795 would handle all of those just fine, but the 806 would also be worth considering. I use the 795 for big wakebaits like PB rats, MS Slammers, etc and the 806 for mid-sized glide baits. I don't have any experience with Irod's but from everything I've heard they're also solid as Hammer mentioned.

[WRB]

You can’t go wrong with Irod swimbait Gen 111 rods and Matt Newman is only a phone call away. I also like Gary Dobyns swimbait rod in the Champion series, heavier overall weight but out of your price point.  

Tom

[PBBrandon]

Sounds like the 783 Irod is what I’ll go with. Thanks everyone!