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topwater rod #9740893 02/15/14 05:38 PM
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What rod do you prefer for strictly topwater baits?

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Re: topwater rod [Re: captain-kilroy] #9740902 02/15/14 05:45 PM
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6'6" Medium with 15# mono for most (Pop-Rs, Spooks, etc.).

7'3" Heavy with 65# braid for Frogs and Buzzbaits.


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Re: topwater rod [Re: captain-kilroy] #9740932 02/15/14 06:15 PM
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6ft.6in 12lb test medium action.


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I use a Falcon Lowrider 3-166. They dont make it anymore but it works great for Zell Pops and Jimmy's. I also use it for jerkbaits as well. I am 5'11 and with 7ft rod using a downward motion to walk the dog I hit the water. Something to consider. Lots of good ones out there.


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Powell Inferno 6104

Re: topwater rod [Re: Chuck N. Wind] #9741331 02/15/14 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted By: Chuck N. Wind
6'6" Medium with 15# mono for most (Pop-Rs, Spooks, etc.).

7'3" Heavy with 65# braid for Frogs and Buzzbaits.


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