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 Rod for big swim baits?
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03/01/15 11:53 AM
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Phototex
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I've been using a Flippin' Stik, but I'm sure there must be something better for 8" and 12" Hudds. What do you use?
Last edited by phototex; 03/01/15 12:03 PM.
PB: 10-01 on a Ribbit frog
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Re: Rod for big swim baits?
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03/01/15 01:36 PM
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Bryanmc57
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Dobyns 806 HSB will work.
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Re: Rod for big swim baits?
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03/01/15 01:41 PM
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BriannShell
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I just bought a Duckett 7-6 extra heavy for that very reason
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Re: Rod for big swim baits?
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03/01/15 01:47 PM
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BriannShell
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Coffee has kicked in and I noticed Im extremely happy angler! YA BABY! 
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Re: Rod for big swim baits?
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03/01/15 03:39 PM
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Shawn Mead
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Irod Genesis, Okuma Guide Select, Phenix all have models that are great and affordable. If you want to pay a good chunk then go with Dobyns, Loomis or a custom. I haven't used one, but Huddleston has their own rods I believe.
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Re: Rod for big swim baits?
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03/01/15 04:13 PM
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RiveraTackleCo.
TFF Celebrity
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White ice 7.11 a/rig-swimbait.....very comfortable to use with fast tip action! Try one out, you won't let it go.
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Re: Rod for big swim baits?
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03/01/15 05:58 PM
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ezbassin
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Loomis 8ft Salmon rod
Falcon 7ft 9in Cara swim bait rod
Dobyns 795 swim bait rod for top water (lunker punker and glide baits) and smaller swim baits.
Last edited by ezbassin; 03/01/15 05:59 PM.
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Re: Rod for big swim baits?
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03/01/15 07:00 PM
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ETBA
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You definitely want something heavier than a flipping stick for big hudds. I would reccomend a dobyns 806, okuma guide select or the new Daiwa swimbait rods are your best bets. Even though the 795 is rated up to 5 oz, throwing 8" hudds pushes that rod too much IMO. The 806 let's em fly.
There are other rods, but the Okuma and Daiwa are the best $100-$135 swimbait rods on the market. I have 2 dobyns, 795(baits up to 3.5-4oz) and 806(baits from 4-7oz). These are my 2 favorite big bait rods.
From a personal stand point, I can't express how much of a difference there is fishing big baits with a proper rod. Sure, you can throw them on other rods, but using the correct one, greatly reduces fatigue and helps fight fish.
Swimbaits Only.
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Re: Rod for big swim baits?
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03/01/15 07:18 PM
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Mark Perry
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The Daiwa DXSB swimbait rods are a steal at $100. The 4 models can handle any bait you want to throw. http://www.daiwa.com/rod/detail.aspx?id=754I use the Megabass Orochi XX Leviathan and love it since it doubles as a great punching rod too.
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Re: Rod for big swim baits?
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03/01/15 07:23 PM
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mikes14
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I just ordered a irod just for the Huddleston and other big swimbait I have heard lots of good things about the rod I also like the feel of it they had then at the fishing show a couple mouths ago in mesquite
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Re: Rod for big swim baits?
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03/01/15 07:24 PM
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21elite
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Power Tackle is without a doubt the best, yes they are expensive, but they are very good and Tim and Judy still build these rods one at a time.
Last edited by 21XS; 03/01/15 07:31 PM.
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Re: Rod for big swim baits?
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03/01/15 08:49 PM
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Jay Kendrick
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Take a look at the phenix maxim swimbait series, I use the 8' MH model for all my line thru's and umbrella rigs.
Last edited by Jay Kendrick; 03/01/15 08:49 PM.
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Re: Rod for big swim baits?
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03/01/15 10:16 PM
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GaryReynolds
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Low down custom production model or go with a custom....production model is 200ish and go up with custom model....I have a 795dobys and its a great rod but not for 8in and up baits...spend a little money and your body will thank you
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Re: Rod for big swim baits?
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03/02/15 07:42 PM
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bigbass94
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Dobyns Champion Swimbait rods Fantastic rods for swimbaits.
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