St. Croix Swimbait Rod Question

Aaron Hart · Post by **Aaron Hart** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:41 pm

Has anyone out there fished the new 7' 9" Heavy Legend Tournament swimbait rod? Will it handle an 8" rof 5 huddleston? Would it be good for lunker punkers or wake baits? Thanks for any feedback.

Topwater All Day · Post by **Topwater All Day** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:24 am

I have last years version of that rod and it is an awesome rod...but the Hud's are a little too heavy for it. It's rated for up to 4oz baits and that is about as heavy as it can really handle. You can certainly throw them with it, but for the Hud's and heavy baits, you should go with the extra heavy rod. Hope that helps, good luck!

Rob

Dave Wilson · Post by **Dave Wilson** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 5:47 pm

The extra heavy is best for a full- size Hudd, I use the heavy for Lunker Punker Jr. and 7" baits.(Also for LA Sliders).

Fred Fullerton · Post by **Fred Fullerton** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 7:33 pm

Give Garret Charter a call at Kittles in Clousa. He will hook you up with the right rod.

Colebass · Post by **Colebass** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 11:31 pm

I have a brand new 7'9" that I have never used that i would sell. Honestly, never used, in the garage.

Dave Cole
colebass@yahoo.com

mvanguilder · Post by **mvanguilder** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 5:46 am

Like the rest of the gentlemen were saying, the mega swimbait rod is for the larger baits like the hud. The swimbait 7'9" is for the smaller swimbaits like Lunker Punker, AC's, 6" soft baits, etc.
If you have more questions get a hold of Garrett or myself. mike@fishwrangler.net

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