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| Topic subject | Swimbait rod |
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1080, Swimbait rod
Posted by bassing africa, Thu Jan-12-06 09:09 AM
Hi there guys. I'm staying in South Africa and have a big problem getting a good swimbait rod. I'm willing to import one from the US, but i need to know what's the best rod to buy. I fish 9" Castiacs, Hudds in ROF12 and 5 and 9" optium. I see Bill Siemental in his book surgest the Lamiglas XC 807 but it only rates up to 3 1/2 ounces. And the castiacs are 5 oz. Please help!!
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1081, RE: Swimbait rod
Posted by SWMB8R, Wed Jan-11-06 08:50 AM
Okuma GS-C-761H is the perfect rod for those baits. See Rob's reviews on the different rods and see what is said about those rods.
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1082, RE: Swimbait rod
Posted by Lake, Wed Jan-11-06 09:14 AM
Ditto on what SWMB8R said. The Okuma is perfect for the job and has a lifetime warrenty. You can order it online at tackle warehouse through calfishing.com
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1083, RE: Swimbait rod
Posted by Jeremyfisher, Wed Jan-11-06 08:12 PM
Okuma. Ditto Ditto Ditto
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1084, Deleted message
Posted by Jeremyfisher, Wed Jan-11-06 08:12 PM
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1085, RE: Swimbait rod
Posted by BigBass, Thu Jan-12-06 04:58 AM
Hi Kobus
I know this page will help you:
http://www.bigbass.0catch.com/id9.htm
Possible factory-built rods suitable for Swimbaiting are listed there ... If you can't get them in SA, order from www.tacklewarehouse.com!
I am also from South Africa and built a Swimbait-specific rod from a Calstar GF800L using the "acid wrap" or "Robert's wrap" (revolving guide style). I also know where you can get Calstar blanks in SA (and rodbuilding components) if you want to build your own rod ...
You can e-mail me at bigbass@fastmail.fm or phone on 082-903-8251 or
(033) 341-3375.
I guess we are both looking for the next SA record Bass!! :7
Best regards,
Jacques
www.BigBass.co.za
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