swim bait extra heavy retractable butt (telescopic) 7'6"

Lancer · Post by **Lancer** » Fri May 04, 2007 3:14 pm

Does anyone make one ??? i really like the 7' 6" okuma or the 7' 11" okuma but they suck to store and lug around on a 17' boat are there any options out there for a retractable butt section rod that can handle 3-6 oz swimbaits ??? i use my MH flippin stick and its not enough but it retracts making it easy to store and put in a rod locker.

AM i asking too much ? am i being too picky ??

thanks in advance - LAncer

onemorebass · Post by **onemorebass** » Fri May 04, 2007 3:34 pm

As far as I know, I cannot think of one that is telescopic.

Is there anyway way of modifying your rod locker at the end of it to make more room. I was able to do this with my 18' Tracker and can now fit my 7'6 and 7'9 swimbait rods.

Robchik · Post by **Robchik** » Fri May 04, 2007 3:46 pm

Hey Lancer, unfortunately there are no mass production rods that fit the bill. Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas offer Musky rods that may work, however it may not be of equal quality to an Okuma. The only route I know of is to have one custom built by Performance Tackle. It's not cheap, but it's well worth it. Marc (rod maker) says it's best suited for an 8" triple trout (weight-wise) or smaller, however, in my opion, it will handle a hudd. Anything heavier is pushing it. Give them a call 714-826-1400. Good luck!

-Robby

PS if you'd like to check mine out shoot me an email, robchik@aol.com

Lancer · Post by **Lancer** » Fri May 04, 2007 4:51 pm

Hey fellas i tried out the shimano compre musky rod ,7'2" extra heavy rated for 3oz- 6oz baits,with the huddy today at lunch it felt like a broomstick but i didn't feel like it would break on the cast at least. i'm still gonna look into it i'll find somethin i hope thanks again fellas - Lancer

any one else got an idea ??

snapitoff2002 · Post by **snapitoff2002** » Fri May 04, 2007 5:10 pm

Hey Lancer.. I would be hesitant to have a telescopic while hucking a 6oz bait around. I have two 7'11"s, and I hate to lug them around even on a 20 ft boat, because my partner has to deal with them pointing right at them- However, the length is for the cast, and I don't think I could compromise that with a shorter rod. Maybe if you are carrying them around, you can figure out a way to fasten them in between both of you so that you grab it on the way up to the bow to throw. I wonder what Gary's 8'6" casts like!!

TTCal · Post by **TTCal** » Fri May 04, 2007 8:49 pm

I know of a telescopic stick that will handle swimbaits up to about 4 to 4.5 ounces, but I don't think you're going to like the price tag.

It's the "Megabass F7-78DG Super Destruction" and retails for about $425...

185vsfrog · Post by **185vsfrog** » Sat May 05, 2007 7:49 am

One rod I like that will throw most of the lighter swiumbaits is the G Loomis FXR904X IMX FLippin Stick. It has a retractable butt and is 7'6" and stout. Might be close to what you want.

Beach Steve Biechman · Sat May 05, 2007 9:57 am

Lance, I have an extendable rod that should be what you need. Its a Lamiglas heavy stick with a lifetime warranty It is 7'10". Asking $250.00 for it. I will be at the Stren @ the Delta starting next week (5-12). I'll have it and about 100 other rods for sale with me. If you are interested call me. 530-604-5277 cell I'll have that phone on me at the delta.

Beach