I throw alot of smaller (4 and 6 inch) hard and soft swimbaits. ive been using a 7'6 flippin stick and its really not gettin the job done, just doesnt have the tip for it. im looking in the $200 range, so im not looking for a loomis or anything like that, what should i look into?

i would suggest a 795MLSB from Dobyns rods..we are expecting a shipment in in the next few days.

www.deloscustomtackleshack.com

If you are looking for a rod with more tip, Custom Angle Rod's Moby Series has the perfect rod for you. They are built with a moderate tip to give you the perfect action to allow the bait to get completly in the fish's mouth and yet have enough backbone for a solid hookset. In addition the reverse wrap will make it nearly impossibble to throw the swimbait. If you are looking for a 7 footer look at either the 7 magnum or 7 heavy. If you want a longer rod the 7'6" H will get the trick done. If you want a legal one piece 8' the swim master fits the bill. If you are throwing baits like the bass trix hollow body etc. I would opt for a 7' footer for versatility. I.E. skipping the baits along and under docks and being able to roll cast the bait like a spinnerbait.

You can check the rods out at:

www.customanglerods.com

I'm using a St. Croix AVC80MXF Salmon/Steelhead rod for Mann's Swimbaits, and Money Minnows.

I'm looking to get an AVC80HF for heavier swimbaits.

TFP

I use a custom built Waterloo. Jimmy and the gang built it based on a Jig blank. 7'3". Awesome performer with nice parabolic backbone.

Delo's has the Dobyns 795MLSB on sale for $139.00 right now. You'll never see that price again once this sale is over. The rod was designed by Mike Long, one of the nation's premier big bass, swimbait fishermen.

try the powell 706cb it is a seven foot mod. fast heavy action rod it keeps the trebels in a bass mouth without pulling them out

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Chad,

Throw bigger swim baits!

so you want me to just keep that kistler of yours???

Ummmmmmmmmmmmmm no

Take a look at the this rod. It is has a moderate - fast tip, and a little lighter. If you are wanting to shorten the length, you might talk to Mike Hendrix and see what he would recommend in a shorter version.

http://www.hendrixrods.com/products/casting.html

FR845 7'6" 10-20lb 3/8 - 7/8 Mod Fast Med Heavy