PKNNH Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 I am a huge fan of short swimbait rods since I fish from the shore (and when I say short I mean 7'5" and lower). I own the DEPS 7'3", Tulala 7'5", and Megabass 7'2". I'm looking for other short swimbait rods out there. What are you guys throwing? SKSlide 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxd12 Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 Following this, been looking for something for beating the brush and pitching while standing between manzanita bushes! BigBaitThirty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimbaitrookie Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 I've got a custom mag-topwater rod built by Dixie Customs, 7'4" that should be awesome if USPS will ever deliver it! Jon P and SKSlide 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxd12 Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, swimbaitrookie said: I've got a custom mag-topwater rod built by Dixie Customs, 7'4" that should be awesome if USPS will ever deliver it! how much did you pay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimbaitrookie Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 This was a rebuild for one I broke so not much, but I think his usual price is around $200? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean_d Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Tulala 73 remix if you ever find one, it's my go to rod rated to 4oz can't say enough good things about it Primus, PKNNH and Chazzy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchris Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 so the new megabass tequila baccarrac looks sick, 7' rated 1/2 to 4 or 5oz, the hookup tackle has some IG videos and reviews on it, the rod was designed an build to throw everything from frogs to a-rigs/swimbaits and 7' for easy travel. Primus, BigBaitThirty and SBboogie619 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimbaitrookie Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 8 hours ago, chefchris said: so the new megabass tequila baccarrac looks sick, 7' rated 1/2 to 4 or 5oz, the hookup tackle has some IG videos and reviews on it, the rod was designed an build to throw everything from frogs to a-rigs/swimbaits and 7' for easy travel. 1/2 to 4-5 oz! That's a range But having one rod to do everything? That takes the fun out of buying rods. Primus, DrewManFishing and yev14 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noreaster603 Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 i am currently throwing a wicked customs rod "shorty" he just came out with this shorter style rod and tbh I prefer it over my 8' rod even in the boat. He is on IG but dont believe he is on the underground. The rod is 7' XH with fast action rated 1-6oz.. I throw everything on it from UFO to biggfeast bomber wakes. SKSlide and swimbaitrookie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzed bait Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 i find a lot of times the difference is made up or lost in the handle. i actually prefer a short handle because i fish out of a kayak most of the time. I've considered trying to shorten the handles on the white labels i've got, but don't have the cojones to do it... not as short as the ones you've listed but i really like the irod swim jr. it's 7'8" but light as a feather and the handle is shorter so it doesn't seem like such a big rod to me. BigBaitThirty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG_Fishes Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 The fenwick elite tech predator 7'4" medium heavy has put in work for me from the bank and kayak, they retail at $200 but I found mine for $120 so there are deals out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jthod Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 I can build to suit if you want to go custom route. PM me for info and pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggs Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 If you want to go really short you could look overseas at a Legit Design Big Bait Special WSC65XXH. Always kind of wondered about how it would preform at 6'5". PKNNH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranky Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 (edited) It’s a hair longer than you’re talking about at 7’6” but the Poison Glorious 176XXH-SB might be one of the nicest swimbait rods I’ve ever seen and/or fished. Weighs 147grams and rated to 10.5oz... almost seems impossible until you fish it. It’s amazing. Edited July 5, 2020 by Cranky CaliBassin, 168 Rookie, buzzed bait and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskickinrednick Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 Phenix M1 7'5" 1-6 oz if you can find one they discontinued them. There out there on the interweb for about 180 buzzed bait and Primus 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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