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swimbaitking805Sat Nov-06-04 09:15 PM
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#2759, "looking for input on a new swimbait rod"


          

I've got a friend who is new to swimbaiting but and old hand at fishing,he wants a rod that can throw even the 12" baits but is trying to keep it under a $100-,i checked out the heartlands but they are a lil light.any sugesstions ?,i can even start from blanks for him and have them finished for a reasonable rate .so all input is appreciated,hes looking to buy one friday so please post replies by then.
thank you in advance
brian
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E-manSun Nov-07-04 11:15 PM
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#2761, "RE: looking for input on a new swimbait rod"
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Check out the Okuma big bait rods at tacklewarehouse. I haven't tried them but mattlures recommended it on one of my posts. It's only $89 and you can check out Rob's review on it.

  
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LakeTue Nov-09-04 09:56 AM
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#2763, "RE: looking for input on a new swimbait rod"
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I'll second that. I have been using the Okuma's and like them. For what he wants to pay and the action he will need for the big baits this is the perfect fit. Here is a direct link to the tacklewarehouse page

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descpage-OGSBBR.html

  
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swimbaitking805Tue Nov-09-04 05:33 PM
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#2764, "RE: looking for input on a new swimbait rod"
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which model of the 2 best fits the use of both 7"-12" baits in your opinion?
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LakeWed Nov-10-04 08:52 AM
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#2765, "RE: looking for input on a new swimbait rod"
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I use the 7.6 heavy and its great for the 7-9" stuff and will work for the 12" baits. The xtra heavy would feel a bit better for the 12" stuff and will work for the 7" stuff. It really depends on what you think he will throw more of.

  
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swimbaitking805Fri Nov-12-04 05:49 PM
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#2767, "RE: looking for input on a new swimbait rod"
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thank you we ordered the h model this afternoon based on all we read here.
brian

  
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