Rod wiah

I prefer double footed guides, a longer forgrip and shorter overall length than typical swimbait industry options. I like 6'3-7'3 rods for many big bait applications. 

What blank did you end up with on this one? 

Posted by: @gswimbait

I prefer double footed guides, a longer forgrip and shorter overall length than typical swimbait industry options. I like 6'3-7'3 rods for many big bait applications. 

Do you have them custom made or are there production swimbait rods in that length range?  Id definitely like a rod shorter than the 8' rods I have now.  

@chrisg_sdcf  There isn't anything in production that I really like, Deps has a bunch of Huge Custom Options though that work well, I have 2 of them, one is a 3 piece travel rod, the other is a H3S-73RF, it does not have a swimbait butt... but still works fine and is easier to flip and pitch baits like a TK, cover glide.  

I used to have a Wild Lures Prest 6'3 but it's a long butt rod and not very maneuverable for flipping and pitching. It's good for getting strong bait response to reeling action. But its so stiff I feel it's a bit too much for Treble hook baits.

It's not a JDM blank but Phenix has alot of options you can order and have cut down to your desired length. My next rod will be going this route, I think.  Whoever you go with, don't go to an amateur... Find someone who really understands the blanks. and what you can get away with. 

Posted by: @gswimbait

@chrisg_sdcf  There isn't anything in production that I really like, Deps has a bunch of Huge Custom Options though that work well, I have 2 of them, one is a 3 piece travel rod, the other is a H3S-73RF, it does not have a swimbait butt... but still works fine and is easier to flip and pitch baits like a TK, cover glide.  

I used to have a Wild Lures Prest 6'3 but it's a long butt rod and not very maneuverable for flipping and pitching. It's good for getting strong bait response to reeling action. But its so stiff I feel it's a bit too much for Treble hook baits.

It's not a JDM blank but Phenix has alot of options you can order and have cut down to your desired length. My next rod will be going this route, I think.  Whoever you go with, don't go to an amateur... Find someone who really understands the blanks. and what you can get away with. 

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Posted by: @gswimbait

@chrisg_sdcf  There isn't anything in production that I really like, Deps has a bunch of Huge Custom Options though that work well, I have 2 of them, one is a 3 piece travel rod, the other is a H3S-73RF, it does not have a swimbait butt... but still works fine and is easier to flip and pitch baits like a TK, cover glide.  

I used to have a Wild Lures Prest 6'3 but it's a long butt rod and not very maneuverable for flipping and pitching. It's good for getting strong bait response to reeling action. But its so stiff I feel it's a bit too much for Treble hook baits.

It's not a JDM blank but Phenix has alot of options you can order and have cut down to your desired length. My next rod will be going this route, I think.  Whoever you go with, don't go to an amateur... Find someone who really understands the blanks. and what you can get away with. 

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Looks like I'm going to have to go custom.  Maybe a two piece rod.

Posted by: @gswimbait

@chrisg_sdcf  There isn't anything in production that I really like, Deps has a bunch of Huge Custom Options though that work well, I have 2 of them, one is a 3 piece travel rod, the other is a H3S-73RF, it does not have a swimbait butt... but still works fine and is easier to flip and pitch baits like a TK, cover glide.  

How did you like the Deps 73? I found it to be too stiff for me (makes sense since it's XXX Heavy) which led to me selling it.

@pkn8  I didn't think it was stiff at all, in fact I feel like I could throw a chatter bait on it, as well as a K9.  Its soft on the top end.  I was actually surprised at how soft it was given its supposed to be rated the same as the 8'1 XXX that was made to throw the 250.