FL_Sharpshooter Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 Ok, after some searching I was unable to find a spinning rod that would support about a 2oz swimbait. The only reason it has to be a spinning rod is because my brother absolutely hates casting gear. Anyone know of a decently sensitive rod that can handle such a task? He was also looking for one that can toss a heavy 6oz swimbait as well. Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted June 7, 2011 Super User Posted June 7, 2011 Might look into some of the Inshore rods. I have a Shimano Calcutta, 7'6" that I sometimes use for the lighter swimbaits in the 1 1/2 to 2 oz range. I would check e bay , ect. Although mine isn't a spinning rod, they do make them. Quote
FL_Sharpshooter Posted June 7, 2011 Author Posted June 7, 2011 Might look into some of the Inshore rods. I have a Shimano Calcutta, 7'6" that I sometimes use for the lighter swimbaits in the 1 1/2 to 2 oz range. I would check e bay , ect. Although mine isn't a spinning rod, they do make them. thanks Quote
ROCbass Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 For swimbaiting with spinning gear, Fish Chris is the guy you want to talk to. Try sending him a PM if he doesn't comment on this thread. Quote
Chaz Hickcox Posted June 7, 2011 Posted June 7, 2011 I would second that inshore rod idea. Look at these. http://www.basspro.com/St--Croix-Mojo-Surf-Spinning-Rods/product/10204574/-1643764 Quote
esoxangler Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 You may want to check out Gloomis Classic live bait Saltwater rods, it may fit the bill. (Specifically the LR844S) - http://www.gloomis.com/publish/content/gloomis_2010/us/en/conventional/rods/classic_saltwater/live_bait.html Quote
Fat-G Posted June 9, 2011 Posted June 9, 2011 Shimano Teramar. Honestly, I think that is the best value rod I have ever seen for fresh or salt. Seriously, they're very good rods. I use them for catfishing with up to 3 oz. sinkers. Quote
Fat-G Posted June 9, 2011 Posted June 9, 2011 The more I think about it, I might get the 7'6 H for swimbaiting that would double as a catfish rig. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted June 9, 2011 Super User Posted June 9, 2011 I only fish spinning gear and being mostly a saltwater fisherman I do own rods rated for 2 oz lures. A number of companies make inshore rods that would work fine, they come in all price ranges. Quote
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