Gloomis MBR784C for chatterbaits?

[Jaybert]

Have an older MBR784C GL3. Cool old rod that  I picked up used inexpensive locally. I already have mbr783 and mbr783 so this rod seemed a good fit for my arsenal.   Wondering if it would be good for 3/8 and 1/2 chatterbaits & maybe swim jigs ?   Thinking it would work best with heavy mono to add some stretch to the situation.   Rated H but then seems soft for a H and rated 1/4-1.  Hoping it would be ok for this application but can’t try it till next year and wondered if any opinions or experience out there.   I’m also relatively new to chatterbaits as well so learning as I go. 

[rangerjockey]

I would think it would work fine. The GL3's aren't super fast as I remember , it's shorter than some might like but I personally never got overly concerned about chatterbait rods . 

 

[Glenn]

Yup, got a video about that too!

 

 

[Bigbox99]

Sounds like an oldie but a goodie.  It would be cool with a similar vintage Shimano reel.  Something like a Curado B with more modern handle and knobs would be really cool.

[Jaybert]

1 hour ago, Bigbox99 said:

Sounds like an oldie but a goodie.  It would be cool with a similar vintage Shimano reel.  Something like a Curado B with more modern handle and knobs would be really cool.

Yep for sure,  couldn’t believe when I saw it on a local buy/sell site. A very rare rod for this area in great shape at a low price.  
 

anyhow, agreed on the reel. For now I have my Calcutta 200GTB on it, older reel but one of my favourites. In today’s world of lightweight rods and reels my trusty Calcutta hasn’t hasn't seen as much use. But seems a good match here and nice with a lower gear ratio.  It has an upgrade handle with cork knobs, I think it will work nice on this rod.  I’m always watching for older curados etc to pop up for sale too.