TexasRiggedWorm Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Anybody know a rod for the 7.5 battle shad and 8” magdraft. I’ve been looking for a phenix smx 7’11 mh but I can’t find them anywhere. So I need help finding a rod for these baits. I prefer a rod that is pretty stiff and extra fast action. I’m trying to stay below $200 for the rod I have an okuma Citrix 7’11h but it’s not stiff enough for me and I have an okuma guide select swim baits series rod XH I like how stiff that rod is but it just feels to thick for the battle shad. Just let me know what y’all think would be a good rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SacPig916 Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 55 minutes ago, TexasRiggedWorm said: Anybody know a rod for the 7.5 battle shad and 8” magdraft. I’ve been looking for a phenix smx 7’11 mh but I can’t find them anywhere. So I need help finding a rod for these baits. I prefer a rod that is pretty stiff and extra fast action. I’m trying to stay below $200 for the rod I have an okuma Citrix 7’11h but it’s not stiff enough for me and I have an okuma guide select swim baits series rod XH I like how stiff that rod is but it just feels to thick for the battle shad. Just let me know what y’all think would be a good rod. Check out the dobyns lineup. You need to decide if you want trebles or a jig style hook though, as they both have different actions. brootalititties 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
185vsfrog Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 (edited) Dobyns 795SB either the fury if you’re on a budget or the champion series if you’re ballin. They are both great rods and will fit your application. I own two champions and one fury. Love em all. The Fury is definitely a dope rod for the price. Edited February 17, 2021 by 185vsfrog Bassboydave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattGbaz Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Phenix m1 inshore 1-3oz. Says inshore but who cares. perfect for softbaits and weedless under 4oz. Irod xl swim is another good option (very fast taper) or something with a little more tip but also not a pool noodle is the Bailey swim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBERTR Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 Did you try calling Phenix directly? give them a call if you haven’t yet, see what they can do for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggfeast Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 For a production rod, I love the Phenix M1 Swimbait Casting Rod 8' Heavy for a higher-end feel. Or the Daiwa DX Swimbait Casting Rod 8' Hvy/Fast for a more budget friendly option. For a custom rod, I love the MOAM 5150 sticks Lunatic. You can get it in a "jig hook" build specific to soft baits. I like sturdy fast taper rods for soft baits to give them a strong backbone to set the hook with. ETBA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lj5974 Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 mega bass levante leviathan xx-heavy, haven’t used one but held one and they’re pretty stiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasRiggedWorm Posted February 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 I appreciate all the replies, but I finally found a store online that had the rod I was looking for they just just it in stock today and I purchased it. I will have the rod on Monday according to the tracking number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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