Burritojoe Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 What are good budget rods under 200$ for soft Swimbaits such as citizens 6/7 or Bacca Burritos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian L. Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 okuma swimbait rods are awesome for the price aphaneuf16 and gary m 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2 fish Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 (edited) Don’t over look some of the cheaper Muskie rods. I have a 8’6 St croix mojo Muskie rod that is awesome for soft baits and it was like 180 bucks. Edited January 6, 2023 by Born 2 fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary m Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 3 hours ago, Adrian L. said: okuma swimbait rods are awesome for the price own 6 guide selects awesome rods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan DeLeo Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 Hey man, Dobyns fury 795 is the way to go for a budget soft bait rod. Although it is a fast action it has just enough backbone to drive that beast hook into the top of that fishes mouth but it also handles smaller to medium glides and wakes very well. Also don’t be afraid to wait a little bit and keep your eyes out for a more expensive used swimbait rod that’s going to be a lot cheaper then retail. Goodluck with your search brotha. Tight lines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morph808 Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 IRod Genesis III lineup - it's on the more faster side of a mod-fast taper. Affordable and great customer service. Only gripe is the guides are semi-micro so no good if you like braid to leader connections. Efrain and SwingAway 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossyback Angler Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 (edited) All rods mentioned are great options. The Dobyns Fury line has always been a staple budget rod that’s pretty versatile. However, I’ll throw a dark horse into the mix which you don’t hear much about for budget swimbait rod for soft, jig hook baits: Daiwa DX Swimbait Rod XH rated for 3-10oz** baits. ** Like a lot of of production rods, with no industry standards, this rating is subjective. For a $99 rod, it has a fast tip and strong backbone for driving jig hooked baits on a hookset. Pair it up with a used Shimano Cardiff 300 size reel, and you have yourself a great budget soft bait rod & reel combo for under $200, with money to spare for line to spool on that reel. Edited January 6, 2023 by Mossyback Angler LureFlyingAcrossThePond and Danscanfishing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian L. Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 18 hours ago, gary m said: own 6 guide selects awesome rods I agree……my son and I use them in the salt also and they kick ass out there also! gary m 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayes Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 I got one collecting dust. Okuma is a good starter/budget pole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poutdoors Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 On 1/5/2023 at 6:01 PM, gary m said: own 6 guide selects awesome rods Are they good for heavy soft jig hook swimbaits/stinger rig and ones with a beast hook style rig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew03cmc Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 I run an Irod Large Swim for needless soft baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSpirit Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 On 4/5/2024 at 3:51 PM, Drew03cmc said: I run an Irod Large Swim for needless soft baits. Are you able to run braid to leader on that or are the guides too small? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harshwaters Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 Daiwa DXSB Heavy. 2-8 oz. I have owned mine for about 5 years. Its a broomstick but gets the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossypumpkin Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Get a used Dobyns champ 807 and never need to upgrade. Lifetime warranty as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew03cmc Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 3 hours ago, BigSpirit said: Are you able to run braid to leader on that or are the guides too small? I use 25lb fluoro, but it would depend on your knot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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