For the 3 to 5" swimbaits we used the KISTLER 6ft-6" and 7ft Medium Crank Bait Composite Glass/Graphite Rods.
If you are ever in the North East Texas area and would like to get your hand on one we could make a trip to Caddo Lake for a hour or two.

Until Next Time Catch as many as you can, but only keep what you need.
GOD BLESS & good fishing

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Which one did you go with or are you still thinking?

I've been looking for a swimb8 stick that would double as a frog and heavy jig rod. I've almost settled on the Megabass F7-69DG Super Destroyer Mephisto (Medium Fast, 3/8-4 oz., 12-32 lbs.). I've got a Calais DC7 and some PowerPro 60# braid to put on it.

dang thats a nice set up, thats worth more than my whole aresnal SOunds sweet

Falcon has a T7 Cara MH that's 6'10" that might fit the bill nicely. I have one and like it a lot, but haven't tried to throw the smaller swimbaits with it yet. But, it's the rod I will use when I do. At $159 it might be a good one to try. Just my .02

I'm still mulling over my choices...

All I know is I'm (bleeping) tired of fish tossing the hooks out of those Huddleston Shads!!!!!!!

I've tried everything!! I've added lube, I've tweaked the hooks...I've changed rods, NOTHING WORKS!!!!!

Their (bleep) poor low profile hook design cost me a tournament this weekend and I'm not happy about it.

StreakBreaker check out the Hendrix line we make a 904 but we also make a 70M that can handle those swimbaits and the rods are light they will not wear you out all day. If you want you can call me at 281-446-3836 or send me a PM with your number and I will be more than happy to go over the rods with you.

I just might do that Grant, thanks! I know one thing for sure...the long handle on the 6'10'' I tried this weekend wore me smooth out! It's too much handle for my short arms, lol!!

A 6'10'' may be a must for the hook set, but I want it in tip...not in the handle.

The good thing about our rods are we make it how YOU want it give me a call anytime. My cell number is 713-201-4753 .

Hi Streak,

Hope all is well.

Every once in a while I like to get out and talk to folks via the boards and see if I can help answer a question. I like to answer specific questions and not do infomercials, if you think this appears to be that, then please advise, my number is 1-888-635-9763. Typically, I try and answer questions from time to time about rods and I try and answer to the best of my ability to the actual question asked and I don�t participate in any hyperbole, I just try to answer your specific question on rod action for the application, etc.
With respect to a smaller swimbait rod to throw smaller baits, etc. I would recommend the following rod models from us.

1. 684 CEf ex fast heavy action will work okay and would allow you to throw baits heavier than these other 6�8 rods below, but maybe a little too stiff for your style you describe overall.
2. The 683 CEF is another great rod and just might be your stick. Tip loads up with plenty of reserve power but doesn�t bend in a moderate way.
3. The 686 CB will work great for the smaller baits and will really load up with a moderate fast action, and still have enough Reserve Power to handle big fish with no problem at all.
4. Now if you go outside the box then you may want to consider a longer 734 C Fast, 765 CB/SBR Mod Fast, or the 764 M fast, all of these rods work great for the Bass Trix, River 2 Sea bottom Walker, and many of the mid range swimbaits, and they are great utility rods for many other applications because in the end, you may want versatility because the dollar only goes so far.
5. If you end up getting a new truck to carry the load please remember, I didn�t do it if your better half comes down on you!

A swimbait rod can be in many different forms as you know, and all need to conform to your style of fishing and the type of bait you are throwing and the size of your vehicle. You can see our products at www.powellco.com and you can find a few Texas stores that are carrying our rods with more stores on the way. We have been making and designing rods bass and fly for 98 years and don�t know all but we are always on the cutting edge, backed by service and are here to serve you, the consumer to the best of our ability.

I have been on and off of this board for a while now and like to interject when appropriate and hope that you now have more to consider because there are many great choices out there.

Out of town for the Super Bowl,

Call us anytime,

Best Regards,

Keith Bryan
President
Powell rods