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Irod gen ii 7'8" jr swimbait rod for huddle 68s, s waver 168s, and other baits of that size


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Two different style of baits. Most people seem to prefer a faster tip for lures with a jig hook (hudd) and slower tip for treble baits (s-waver). Honestly you probably already own a rod that will fish the 168 without issue. Personally I wouldn't waste my money buying a "swimbait" rod for an s-waver.

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I didn't like it the Jr. Swim. I use braid to a leader, and the guides weren't big enough. I also broke it and got a second Bailey's as my replacement through the warranty.

 

Forr this size rodI ended up with an Okuma GS Heavy. I'm super happy with it. After my first cast, I knew I made the right decision. It's great for those 168s, Hardgills,  6" Hardshads, TKs, CL8 glides,  etc.

 

I haven't thrown any 68s on it, but I plan to do so at a neighborhood city park lake that stocks trout.  I think it'll be fine. 

 

Also, I just saw that they're on sale at Sportsmans warehouse for like $90. 

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i have one really do like it though i think it's better suited for the treble baits, but could work on the single hook baits like the hudd 68, especially if you're a braid to leader user.  personally i think the dobyns 795 i have would be a little more suited to doing all of those things with the faster action and longer handle.

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I think id mainly be using it for s waver 168s, 200s, gan craft 178s, and other glides. I have a rod now that I like for huddle 68s that I'll probably just stick with if I don't like the feel of them on the irod. 

 

I'll check out that okuma though

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I didn't like it the Jr. Swim. I use braid to a leader, and the guides weren't big enough. I also broke it and got a second Bailey's as my replacement through the warranty.

 

Forr this size rodI ended up with an Okuma GS Heavy. I'm super happy with it. After my first cast, I knew I made the right decision. It's great for those 168s, Hardgills,  6" Hardshads, TKs, CL8 glides,  etc.

 

I haven't thrown any 68s on it, but I plan to do so at a neighborhood city park lake that stocks trout.  I think it'll be fine. 

 

Also, I just saw that they're on sale at Sportsmans warehouse for like $90. 

That Okuma is sexy as hell. I'm not really wanting a rod that long though. Is there really any advantage to it?

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I have 2 Irod Jr swimbait rods and I like them. I use them for Hudd 68s, Real Preys, 6' wood Lunker Punker, and Alabama rigs. I also have a Dobyns 795 that I use with my smaller hard baits like the hardgill and it seems to have more of a parabolic action that I prefer with hard baits. Just my personal preference but go with what works for you. Maybe go to a tackle shop and put your hands on them to see which you prefer.

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Check out the Irod Kaimana Poes Mag Stick. It's an upgraded more parabolic braid style version of the Genesis. 

It was a rod originally designed to fish for calico on west coast, but it's perfect for those 1-3 ounce baits. Compared to the Genesis 2 series its a lot more parabolic, and has bigger guides. Handles braid a lot better, and has more bend for fishing those treble hook baits. That's not saying you can't throw braid to leader softbaits on it too. The most versatile rod I've ever owned, and on my deck more than anything else. I love it. 

Here's a video where ceasar from Toxic baits does a review: 

 

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