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Swimbait/A-rig rod under $200 #11564810 04/25/16 10:41 PM
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Looking for the best swimbait and A-rig rod for under $200. A couple things I don't do at all. I assume I'd be able to throw these on the same rod, if not please speak up

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Re: Swimbait/A-rig rod under $200 [Re: Tristen] #11564847 04/25/16 10:58 PM
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Less gritchin', more fishin'
Re: Swimbait/A-rig rod under $200 [Re: Tristen] #11564856 04/25/16 11:03 PM
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Dobyns fury 795

Re: Swimbait/A-rig rod under $200 [Re: the skipper] #11564886 04/25/16 11:15 PM
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+1 ^^^^^

Re: Swimbait/A-rig rod under $200 [Re: Tristen] #11564892 04/25/16 11:18 PM
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For heavier A-Rigs and smaller swimbaits, I've been using a 7'6 Heavy action Loomis E6X for both. You could also go with a 7'11 MH Shimano Crucial Swimbait Rod for lighter A-Rigs and larger swimbaits. I've been throwing the 7-inch Convicts on the Shimano Swimbait rod. You can also flip with the 7'6 Heavy Loomis, and the Crucial is a phenomenal rod for 10XDs and 1 oz bladed jigs and the magnum spoons. Both are under $200 and you can use both all year long.


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Re: Swimbait/A-rig rod under $200 [Re: Tristen] #11564914 04/25/16 11:25 PM
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Not a kistler klx arig rod. Braid destroys the cheap inserts.

Re: Swimbait/A-rig rod under $200 [Re: Tristen] #11564942 04/25/16 11:34 PM
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Irod Genesis II awesome rods!! They make one just for A-rigs and they make some for swimbaits. I use the jr swim rod for 6 inch hudds and smaller swimbaits. You could probably use either rod for both. Check them out on tackle warehouse or Fun n Sun carries them too!


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Re: Swimbait/A-rig rod under $200 [Re: Tristen] #11565028 04/26/16 12:10 AM
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Powell Max 3D

I'd seriously take a look at the 795CF. For the price, these rods are hard to beat. You get a sensitive, lightweight rod for under $190. The Max series of rods have been around for a while now and they're tried and true. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at these rods.


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Re: Swimbait/A-rig rod under $200 [Re: Tristen] #11565067 04/26/16 12:25 AM
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I really like the Megabass Levante Leviathan. Great punching rod etc too.

Re: Swimbait/A-rig rod under $200 [Re: Tristen] #11565145 04/26/16 12:53 AM
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Abu Garcia veritas schooling rig series


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Re: Swimbait/A-rig rod under $200 [Re: Tristen] #11565226 04/26/16 01:20 AM
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Okuma guide select is a nice rod.


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Re: Swimbait/A-rig rod under $200 [Re: Tristen] #11565249 04/26/16 01:30 AM
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If you like longer handles, check out the okuma guide select and the daiwa swimbait rods. If you like shorter handles then iRod large swim. I have Okuma and the iRod, both are great rods for the price range you mentioned.

Re: Swimbait/A-rig rod under $200 [Re: Tristen] #11565554 04/26/16 03:21 AM
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Define swimbait


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Re: Swimbait/A-rig rod under $200 [Re: 921 Phoenix] #11565568 04/26/16 03:28 AM
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+1 ^^^^^


fabulous,,, for not much $$$$$$ grin really

Re: Swimbait/A-rig rod under $200 [Re: Tristen] #11566808 04/26/16 06:49 PM
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I use a Shimano A rig rod which is 7ft 9inches in length. The Dobyns Fury did not exist when I bought the Shimano.

The reel I really like to use on it is a Lews Super Duty 5.5-1 gear ratio.

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