maine y yak Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 On 2/1/2024 at 10:32 PM, Jscarbr said: Im a huge fan of the Toxic Sniper Swim by Irod. Never been big on Irods, but this rod is an exception. My best fishing bud got this rod last year and I will absolutely say it's legit. In fact it punches way above its price point. Another great rod rec. Jscarbr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainMan83 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 Placed an order yesterday for the Legit Design WSC68XXH-5 Big Bait Special from Amazon Japan. $261 shipped - they have a few left along with 2 other models of 5 piece casting rods and 2 of the 5 piece spinning rods. As a fellow bank beater, I'm excited to try this one out! Jon P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullyBee Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 St croix makes rods called the legend tournament pike. That might work for you? I have two of them but one is broken and one is too light for what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppabass Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 I would seek input from a custom builder. They are usually in tune with the rod blanks out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jthod Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 Hit me up if you're interested in Custom options. I've built a few on shorter blanks Thrasher Raw 74 or 75 are great options www.fish365rods.com LureFlyingAcrossThePond 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon P Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 Can confirm Joe (fish365) makes a dang good rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manansalsa Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 Was able to get out and stick a few fish bushwacking with the TK and Legit Design SOC 66XH+ today. Nothing big but it be like that, it’s tough here in north ID and ice out was like 2 weeks ago. I share these fish though because they both ate maybe 3-4 feet away from the bank. My biggest concern with the short rod was that it wouldnt be diverse enough to cast up to its weight rating while also being soft enough to keep fish from throwing hooks. I’m happy to say that the short hookset was beautiful with this rod and the fish were completely pinned. Granted, I’m using mono (15lb big game). Just a few data points in the very short amount of time I’ve had this rod, but I think it’s worth sharing. Hopefully more good news with bigger fish soon chevro1et, 5-20 and MountainMan83 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manansalsa Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 I forgot to mention that the foam on the handle is already a little bit messed up. Definitely need to wrap it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolten Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 This isn't a "swimbait rod", but I needed something shorter, multi piece and budget friendly, so I ended up with a ocean master travel 7 foot 3 piece . The heavy is rated 1-4 oz. I've only thrown up to about 3 Oz, but It does that well and does OK with smaller stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolten Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 I realized I maybe wasn't clear, I use it as a swimbait rod, it just isn't one by name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortugueseDiesel Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 Is that an Ambassadeur 5001c? I’m a lefty also. Been trying to grab one of those vintage babies w out getting ripped off. Glad your setup is working out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manansalsa Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 5 hours ago, PortugueseDiesel said: Is that an Ambassadeur 5001c? I’m a lefty also. Been trying to grab one of those vintage babies w out getting ripped off. Glad your setup is working out for you. Yessir, super hard to find any of the classic ambassadeurs for lefty’s. Good luck man, they are so worth it! PortugueseDiesel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortugueseDiesel Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 Thanks for the reply. Appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean k Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 Couple rods I’ve been wanting to try out . Both Megabass. Killer code p5 is rated up to 2oz and is 6’6 and they just came out with a orochi 10x 6’6 rated to 2.5 oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew03cmc Posted March 25 Report Share Posted March 25 Well, I lost a 5+ at the bank on the Benkei BIC-68BB. I think a lack of give in the tip to absorb a last gasp dash the fish gives might have contributed. I will have to keep trying it, but we will see. manansalsa and Jon P 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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