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 Who has a big bait, swim bait rod?
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05/20/13 08:18 PM
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soje
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I'm looking to get a good swim bait rod. I have a re purposed Daiwa Heartland, but it has pretty bad action. I see a lot of new rods out there now. Just trying to see what others are using, and opinions.
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Re: Who has a big bait, swim bait rod?
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05/20/13 08:29 PM
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Evan O'Brien
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G. Loomis Big Bait GL2 Rods are about as close to custom as you can get... Ideal for heavier baits. For baits 8oz and under the Dobyns 806 and 807 are great. I haven't had an opportunity to mess with their newer, beefier rods yet. You can find a deal once in a while if you look around online.
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Re: Who has a big bait, swim bait rod?
[Re: soje]
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05/20/13 08:43 PM
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elkhartdom
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IN MY OPINION, the new Manley platinum 7'3 medium heavy seems to be a great swimbait rod, used it last weekend at ceder, seems to be a winner for sure
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Re: Who has a big bait, swim bait rod?
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05/20/13 08:51 PM
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Der Vorsteher
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Custom built swimbaits rod by AMAC Custombuilt Rods. It's a perfect design, I can fish a big swimbait or umbrella rig with it.
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Re: Who has a big bait, swim bait rod?
[Re: soje]
#8952625
05/20/13 08:59 PM
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The Rich Inc.
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I have a reaction strike swimbait series rod I'd sell it's never been used at all. It's 9' soft tip medium action lure weight 1/2 to 2 oz. nice rod I have one that I use and this was a backup. Pm me if interested.
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Re: Who has a big bait, swim bait rod?
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#8952650
05/20/13 09:04 PM
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JPeel
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I've got a couple  If you're in the DFW area you're more than welcome to test out my LDC swimbait tossers. But you'll throw rocks at everything else once you do....
the fisherman formerly known as Blu-Ranger....
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Re: Who has a big bait, swim bait rod?
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05/20/13 10:04 PM
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papamark
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Re: Who has a big bait, swim bait rod?
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05/20/13 10:14 PM
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zeroed
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i have Loomis SWBR955C it handles big baits well, its rated 2-6oz and is 7'11" and is a moderate fast action
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Re: Who has a big bait, swim bait rod?
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05/20/13 11:19 PM
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John Anderson
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Re: Who has a big bait, swim bait rod?
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05/21/13 01:46 AM
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bluebonnet2
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good evening,
st. croix makes a good one.....i have one, fast tip....mojo bass...
good luck,
PURA VIDA,
bluebonnet2
Last edited by bluebonnet2; 05/21/13 01:46 AM. Reason: forgot
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Re: Who has a big bait, swim bait rod?
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05/21/13 02:04 AM
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Kristopher Douglas.
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rogue 808 w split grips and micro eyes. 6.5 oz and doubles as a killer get any fish outa the pads rod. like a swollen elbow kinda thing. oh yea rated for ten oz also.
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Re: Who has a big bait, swim bait rod?
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05/21/13 01:19 PM
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TTU_fisherman
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I have a 9' Muskie rod I built a few months ago for big swimbaits that works great. I would be willing to sell if anyone is looking for one.
-Curtis
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Re: Who has a big bait, swim bait rod?
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05/21/13 02:11 PM
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CSK
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Re: Who has a big bait, swim bait rod?
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05/21/13 02:26 PM
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fouzman
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i have Loomis SWBR955C it handles big baits well, its rated 2-6oz and is 7'11" and is a moderate fast action That's the one I use for big swimbaits. Paired with a Calcutta 300TE.
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Re: Who has a big bait, swim bait rod?
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05/21/13 02:48 PM
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Bigron119
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Depending on the weight of the Swimbait- But as a general all around multi-purpose rod I go with the Castaway Skeleton 7'6" Flipping rod. (For the lighter baits I like my Castaway DD22 Crankbait 7'10" rod.)
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