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Swimbait Rod Actions Explained



Matt Allen discusses how to choose the right swimbait rod for your style of fishing.

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  1. I have a 7 foot 10 heavy action rod for flipping and punching .can I use it with a 6in Megabass freestyle Magdraft on a 3/8oz belly hook? The rod is rated at 3/8 to 1 1/2 oz.

  2. Hey Matt/Tim, I have a 795 and an 806 and I'm looking to add a third rod for throwing the Deps 250 and 8 inch Hudds. I also want this rod to be able to throw some smaller hard baits, say down to about 3 oz (9 inch Slammer and S-Waver 200). I don't wanna go with the 867 or 908 due to storage issues. Would you recommend the 807? Or is it gonna be too stiff for treble hook baits? Thanks!

  3. Hey Matt, I'm looking into getting 1 or 2 swimbait rods. I live in Jersey so I don't have much need for the big baits that you guys like to throw. I'm thinking about the 795, and 806 in the fury line mostly for the price point. I already have a Calcutta 401d and want to try the tranx 301. I don't see myself throwing anything over 3-4 oz. I have a few jointed swimmers and picked up a couple glide baits as well. I guess my question is am I on the right track with the rod purchases for what I am going to be fishing with?

  4. I don't understand the 5 power or 0 power of a rod means. what is the power? also from 7ft medium to 7'6" extra heavy what do you throw a swim bait with? do you want the heavy or extra heavy or do you want medium to med heavy

  5. Do you still feel the same way about the 806? I'm looking to throw 6-7" Bull Shads, Deps 175, S-waver 168, etc. Have you seen any issues with the LH version negatively changing the action of the rod?

  6. I love all those rods. I own all of them and use them day in and day out on the water. the only thing I would is on the 908 and 807 I want a little longer handle behind the real. only reason is I'm tall with long arms and like a handle I can tuck into my side when setting the hook and fighting fish.

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