Rod for big swim baits?

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?

Dobyns 806 HSB will work.

I just bought a Duckett 7-6 extra heavy for that very reason

Coffee has kicked in and I noticed Im extremely happy angler! YA BABY!

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.

White ice 7.11 a/rig-swimbait.....very comfortable to use with fast tip action! Try one out, you won't let it go.

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.

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.

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=754


I use the Megabass Orochi XX Leviathan and love it since it doubles as a great punching rod too.

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

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.

Take a look at the phenix maxim swimbait series, I use the 8' MH model for all my line thru's and umbrella rigs.

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

Dobyns Champion Swimbait rods




Fantastic rods for swimbaits.