shell craker rod?

oakie joe · Post by **oakie joe** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 7:24 pm

what kind of rod are you guys using with this bait? i am looking to buy one and i want to have the right gear.

BIG DADDY BLUE RANGER · Sat Sep 22, 2007 7:30 pm

I'm using the Lami Big Bait Special and just got an Okuma 711XH. For the $ the Okuma is the way to go... I'm loving mine. Most would probably say the 711H is about right but I like the horse power of the XH.

Rob Cummings · Post by **Rob Cummings** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 8:42 am

Powell 7'11 Heavy with a Curado 300

oakie joe · Post by **oakie joe** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 4:16 pm

I was looking at that okuma rod already. I am glad to hear something good about it.

Sacto John · Post by **Sacto John** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:41 am

Okuma Rods are great for the price and their customer service is awesome. For the Shell Cracker I would go with the 7'11H.

fishyd · Post by **fishyd** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:09 am

I use a 7' heavy rod for this bait with 65#braid. It may not seem long enough but I can get it under dock and trees etc.. Although you should never htrow them there. Once you get over the fear of banging a expensive bait off the rocks. Let the games begin!!