[NEW to the swimbaitin thing...PLEASE HELP..LOOK!]

Snaps are good if you only have the one rod and want to try several different baits. Especially if you only have a couple hours to fish. It's pretty easy to tell if it effects the action if you already know how it looks and feels tied direct. I'm a fan of the Hudd 68. The JR Swim will toss the 8" Savage Gear line through with ease when you start to feel better. 

[Casting distance!]

i want a new rod for lighter swimbaits that wont break the bank

 

7'6 up to 8 lures 1-4

I use the iRod Jr Swim. It casts baits 1-4 effortlessly.  $159 I believe. 

[Bbz rat]

See those holes on each side of the rat's ass by the tail?

 

Take a small piece of wire (paper clip) and you can push the toothpick right out.

 I bent several different things trying to get one out. Even waited a few days for it to dry out. I used cut 2/0 hook and a perfect size drift and still nothing. Did what I said and was surprised how little effort it took to pull it straight off as opposed to trying to do what the instructions said. I watched the BBZ vid on how to do it too. Mine had a piece of toothpick stuck in the smaller side of the hole. I had to use a drill bit to clean it out. The new toothpick comes out no problem. 

[Bbz rat]

If there is a tiny amount of the 80lb braid sticking out or any tail grab with pliers and pull. Toothpick breaks very easily and pieces fall right out.  

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