danthefisherman Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 After all this time I still have yet to acquire a decent swimbait rod What do you guys think of this one? I'm surprised that I haven't heard much hype about it considering the popularity of the previous big bait series...but maybe it's just me. Any additional feedback welcome, thanks SU!Here's a link to Nstd's older posthttp://swimbaitunderground.com/forums/index.php?/topic/26012-okuma-guide-select-a/ swim16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaBassinWithJP Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 I have the new version of the big bait series with the cork handles and absolutely love it. Works great for my 10" TT to a slammer to a Jackall Mikey...very happy with it for $130!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swim16 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 I heard that the new series has up to 400% lifting strength and is much more balanced than the old version...is this true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christiantaj Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 this rod is AWESOME. I've been fishing it since it hit the market, I have a guide select A series H, paired with 20 pound mono on my lexa 300. I throw baits from 6" hudds to bull shooters and roman made negotiators and tricks, its an excellent rod for lighter lures not over that 7" threshold (wouldn't go over 3.75 oz on the rod unless I had to). the largest bass I've gotten so far was a 6.5 lb on the trick, handled it perfectly. this rod doubles for live bait fishing in the flats along with swim baits when I can, the largest fish I've taken on was a 38" red drum. the rod held up flawlessly and kept a very parabolic shape when hooked up. I'll post some pictures up soon of the catches. definitely recommend it though. bassing305 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Harper603 Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 ive had my eyes on the xh one for a little while now. just havnt pulled the trigger yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoopdaloop Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Friend bought the XH, felt great and it looks good too. I threw it for an hour or so, I would buy one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRafferty Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Has anyone fished a deps 250 on the XH? I read somewhere that it doesn't handle the deps 250 very well even though it's rated up to 10oz (correct me if I'm wrong). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted November 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 this rod is AWESOME. I've been fishing it since it hit the market, I have a guide select A series H, paired with 20 pound mono on my lexa 300. I throw baits from 6" hudds to bull shooters and roman made negotiators and tricks, its an excellent rod for lighter lures not over that 7" threshold (wouldn't go over 3.75 oz on the rod unless I had to). the largest bass I've gotten so far was a 6.5 lb on the trick, handled it perfectly. this rod doubles for live bait fishing in the flats along with swim baits when I can, the largest fish I've taken on was a 38" red drum. the rod held up flawlessly and kept a very parabolic shape when hooked up. I'll post some pictures up soon of the catches. definitely recommend it though. What's the lightest weight you think the H could still throw fairly well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christiantaj Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 What's the lightest weight you think the H could still throw fairly well? I would have to say I wouldn't go any lighter than 1 to 1.5 oz.. feels over powered but still definitely manageable. lightest I've gone is a floating two piece hard gill and it loads decent on casts. it does feel overpowered though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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