The longest rod I can fit inside my F150 cab is 7'. I've been throwing some swimbaits with a 2-piece, 7.5' pitching rod. I just finished rereading Rob's info on Trophy Bass fishing in which he stressed the need for proper tackle. That includes special rods for the heavy s/b's. My question; do any of you have info/link on a 2-piece, 8'(or 7.5') swimbait rod without me going the custom rod way?

I've looked at Phenix, Castaways,, Rogue, and Fenwick sites without finding that rod. The only site that has one that fit's my description is http://www.fishingworld.com/KistlerRods/Category.tmpl?Cart=10818756361418935&Lvl1Cat=Helium%20LTA&Lvl2Cat=Bait%20Casting%20Rods that one(He 76TXH model). Since it wasn't mentioned in Rob's info and it is rather expensive, I wanted to run this by you guys before I order the Kistler. Btw, I have 3 Helium 7' MC rods(and absolutely 'love' them) now but I assumed they were for 'normal' Bass fishing as they are so light(4 ounces) in weight but now they are offering a swimbait rod.........???

EDIT: I just got off the phone from Kistler and asked how such a light-weight rod(the ones I have) could be used for s/b's. A tech then told me that have a new model(not on the site yet but for sale now) is available that is 7', 11" and telescopes and that he has thrown a 3 ounce bait with no problems. It and the one I referred to above are designed with s/b's in mind. The 7,11 rod weigh's only 5.6 ounces! Told him I had to think about it as the 7,11 cost's even more than the 7,6 and I want to see what you guys think.

Dan

"Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less"

Deo Vindice

i saw one made by tica or something that was telescoping and was about 8' or so...was at a big 5 looking for good deals and found it in a back shelf but didnt get it (cant fit anything over 4 feet into the car)pretty sensitive too...it was about $90 but it says that it can only handle a 2 ounce lure...

GUSA has a two piece swimbait rod its a 80 monstermag rated 1-8 ounce it fits in my truck easily and I can only fot 7ft one piece sticks in mine.

I was messing around with a V-Rod, VCA610H, it's only 6'10" but has the sack to throw 9" baits- a little fast, but it's an option, it will fit in your truck- does a good double duty as a frog stick