[DoctorDooom]

hey guys. i see that some of these swimbaits weigh upwards of 7 oz or more. i know people cast em. my question is what the hell kinda rods are being used? 10 foot saltwater poles?

 

[bobys]

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Swimbait_Rods/catpage-SBRDS.html

 

[bobys]

Those obviously aren't the only options, but that is a general idea. The okuma guide select series is a good choice too I have heard

http://www.okumafishing.com/product/view/rods/tournament-bass/guide-select-swim-bait

 

[boondock]

I prefer a 10' ugly stick
Slings them out there

 

[DoctorDooom]

Lol. Cool. I appreciate it

 

[aofisher]

hey guys. i see that some of these swimbaits weigh upwards of 7 oz or more. i know people cast em. my question is what the hell kinda rods are being used? 10 foot saltwater poles?

I thought about using a surf rod, but I figured it would just give those swimbait snobs another reason to laugh at me (and I mean "another" cuz I'm sure they have plenty already). Yeah, just get yourself a swimbait rod.

 

[DoctorDooom]

I'm new to this fishing thing but I love it. I don't see myself using swimbaits yet. Just like to soak up as much knowledge on fishing as I can. I'm sure that in time I will wanna try it. Thanks a lot

 

[FishDr]

I'm new to this fishing thing but I love it. I don't see myself using swimbaits yet.

Don't do it. Don't try big swimbaits. It's addictive, expensive, not very productive, and people (and many fish) will laugh at you and ridicule your efforts. All the time.

If you ignore the above, then you can get an XH or XHH swimbait rod to throw the 7+ ounce baits. You might make friends with your local orthopedic surgeon, too. I did...

 

[Neal/CO]

I use a 7.9 foot Dobyn's rod rated up to 3 oz. and love it. I also have A 7' Musky Bucktail rod to throw anything heavier. I bought the Dobyn's from Tackle Warehouse.

 

[aofisher]

Don't do it. Don't try big swimbaits. It's addictive, expensive, not very productive, and people (and many fish) will laugh at you and ridicule your efforts. All the time.

If you ignore the above, then you can get an XH or XHH swimbait rod to throw the 7+ ounce baits. You might make friends with your local orthopedic surgeon, too. I did...

Well played, sir, well played! :biggrin1:

 

[lvrider]

Trolling reel and down rigger

 

[whompuscat658]

Don't do it. Don't try big swimbaits. It's addictive, expensive, not very productive, and people (and many fish) will laugh at you and ridicule your efforts. All the time.

If you ignore the above, then you can get an XH or XHH swimbait rod to throw the 7+ ounce baits. You might make friends with your local orthopedic surgeon, too. I did...

Any sb fish lately?

 

[aofisher]

Any sb fish lately?

You weren't asking me but here are a couple:

I think I'm starting to understand the swimbait craze. The power to tame fish is unreal... Wipers feel like white bass. Bass feel like minnows:

A good fix for a little man complex. And I am a midget. :biggrin1:

 

[DoctorDooom]

Nice fish aofisher. Even though I'm a size or three bigger than a midget, I don't catch a lot of fish. So that should be relative to me...

 

[TthePikester]

you guys are being racist, they're called little people!!! Midgets are only in wrestling!!! : :biggrin1:

 

[aofisher]

you guys are being racist, they're called little people!!! Midgets are only in wrestling!!! : :biggrin1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGCfAf4q-_s

Bwahaha! Midget is not a race... I don't technically qualify as a midget, but I'd rather be called a midget (short stature) than a "little person" (could be little in more ways). Mind and soul > flesh. Seriously, I will no longer call myself a midget. But I resent "little person," so "short person" it shall be in the future. :biggrin1:

 

[aofisher]

Nice fish aofisher. Even though I'm a size or three bigger than a midget, I don't catch a lot of fish. So that should be relative to me...

C'mon, man, let your inner little person out. Just let it all out... We are all little in some ways inside. Everything is gonna be OK... :biggrin1:

 

[TthePikester]

Bwahaha! Midget is not a race... :biggrin1:

Not true, I saw midgets race around at the circus all the time when I was a kid(short person)! :smokin::smokin::smokin:

 

[whompuscat658]

Any sb fish lately?

You weren't asking me but here are a couple:

I think I'm starting to understand the swimbait craze. The power to tame fish is unreal... Wipers feel like white bass. Bass feel like minnows:

A good fix for a little man complex. And I am a midget.

Nice. Looks like the river2sea waver does the job. I was considering checking those out myself.

 

[aofisher]

Not true, I saw midgets race around at the circus all the time when I was a kid(short person)! :smokin::smokin::smokin:

Different word / grammatical construction. Don’t be like Opry now… You are both better readers than that. I guess, I should quit playing that game too. I got you the first time around. :biggrin1: I hope I didn't offend anyone.