I would say save your money to be honest, all rods aren't created equally..
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I would say save your money to be honest, all rods aren't created equally..
You can also check out the Shimano Crucial Swimbait rods. The model I would probably use would be CRCS711H. You can google that and see what it is all about. It sells for around $169.00 more in the range you listed. Good luck.
I have all cruicals and never had a problem with any of them. I'd love to have G-loomis as well but they are way too pricey. Go by a Crucial......I see a lot of guys selling them on here for around 100 bucks if you don't want a new one. For what you asked, the 7'11 Crucial heavy would do the trick. I would much rather have a top of the line reel then rod. Go buy the Crucial, then save your money for a Curado......
You can't beat the Okuma Guide Series Big Bait Rod 7'11" Heavy. It's within the price range you're looking for. It's perfect for throwing the 6" swimbaits. I own one and would recommend it to anyone who's looking for a quality swimbait rod to throw 6" swimbaits. http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Okuma...ge-OGSBBR.html
i bought the skeet reese rod the flippin/pitchin version thats 8' Medium fast action and rated up to 2 ounces. picked it up for 49$ so im not complaining on that one.
I say get a used crucial swimbait rod for around $100, if you break it, take it back to Shimano in Irvine and swap it out for a new one.
I have an Okuma Guide Series Swimbait Rod. Mine is extra heavy, telescopic. I love it, it takes the strain off of my banged up shoulder throwing 9" to 14" baits.
I think you would like the heavy action for the 6" baits.
You guys are awesome! I'm ordering the crucial right now. Recommendations for relatively inexpensive/still good reels for this rod? I already got the idea for Curado. Anything else?
Good choice thats what i have been using the last 3 years the crucial swimbait (H). For throwing producer plugs, hudds, triple trouts and on and on. with a 400te & curado 300 No problems as of today caught lots of fish on that set up...