for rods for swimbaits i have been eyein the Loomis HSR932. an playin with it when i should be workin. haha. this is a 7'9 12-25 with a 1/2-5oz rating. this in my opinion is the best one out there for swimbaits. gimme your opinion on that rod. for the reel i really like the Daiwa Millonaire CVX-300. an for the bigger floatin plugs i was thinkin the Calcutta 820 with the same reel. gimme some advice. thanks. ~Angler Andy
#173, "RE: The perfect swimbait combo..........." In response to Reply # 2
yea he's been tryin. but i like the hsr for hte swimbaits an then if i want i will go to a stiffer rod like the calcutta or the bbr for the floating plugs. ~Angler Andy
#176, "RE: The perfect swimbait combo..........." In response to Reply # 5
Another one I just fell in love with is the CL825FA, it's a jig stick rated 15-30. Tossing swimbaits for the calicos at Catalina this weekend, I was amazed at how well this stick casted matched with the CT400- might be a little slow for the bigger baits like the Castaic trout or 12" AC plugs, but throws the plastic like no other! If you are throwing the 6-8" baits, this thing is the bomb! I like the 820 for the big baits! Tight lines, trout stocking time is coming!