FayarCustoms Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Looking to upgrade from a flipping stick to an actual swimbait rod, as stated in the title, I really like the okuma 1-6 oz rod. My question is even though the oz rating is for 1-6 oz, would this rod be to stiff to realistically throw things like the s waver 168? Thanks -Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volfan Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Nope - I throw. 168 on mine all the time. Actually a great rod for it once it breaks in a little.. NEbucketmouth19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basssavage24/7 Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 I have the xxheavy guide selecte a series its rated for 5 to 14 oz but I say its more 2.5 to 10 Oz's haven't tried to cast anything over 10 on it. It could handle a 14 oz bait. But in my opinion you need a longer rod for those 9 plus oz baits to get more distance cast control and just make handling a bait that size more enjoyable casting all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 My bro has the heavy and I can see it throwing lighter baits with ease. Super parabolic and loads up well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinos240 Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Had one of these and it is a good treble hook bait rod cause of the parabolic bend, even the daiwa dx mh would be a good one for it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEbucketmouth19 Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 IMO the rod should be rated more like 1 - 4 oz. I fish both the 168 and the 200 on it and it does fine with both. Light baits it does fine with and like others have said it is very parabolic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodkitty Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 IMO the rod should be rated more like 1 - 4 oz. I fish both the 168 and the 200 on it and it does fine with both. Light baits it does fine with and like others have said it is very parabolic. Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FayarCustoms Posted September 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Thanks for all the info, sounds like a great rod. I should probably wait for the tackle warehouse black Friday sale but don't rly want to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FayarCustoms Posted September 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Also, if anyone knows of somewhere where they might go in sale or be cheeper than tackle warehouse, pls let me know, I've been looking on eBay but they don't seem to show up there very often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 TW sale is the best price buying new...trust me I would know haha! Buying used is another story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FayarCustoms Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Update: ordered the okuma guide select last night, thanks for all the help. Delawhere?, NEbucketmouth19 and danthefisherman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.