NorthernBasser

Pro Point Lures Machete Minnow. Great bladed jig trailer and quite durable.
 

Not 'his' rod, but...Ark Invoker Tour. Great rod especially for the price. They have a 7'6 MH/F which is labeled "swim jigs, off shore jigs, Carolina rigs". Not sure if this was the model he was using, but it sure looked like he was throwing his swim jig on the Invoker Tour.

It's definitely a tad slower than fast, but also has a solid backbone. Most consider it a MH+ than a true heavy.
 
If you're looking for a buzzbait rod, this is perfect. And like I said, it definitely works for frogging as well. I have other frog rods that I use more regularly, but have thrown a frog on this many times. I also like the little softer tip because it aids in walking a frog in open water. 40# braid would be perfect. I've even thrown lipless cranks on it when I really wanna rip it through the grass. Like I said, it's a very versatile rod. Many love it for Chatterbaits as well.
 
Weight-wise, the rod comes in a tad heavy (4.9 oz) like most Dobyns rods (micro guide version weighs a little less). But they balance so well that it's not even noticeable. 

SPRO John Crews Little John Type R 50.
 

Beautiful fish!

I'm intrigued. Now to step their reel game up. 

Yes, Teckle USA is the same thing. Can never go wrong with bone, that's for sure. I got the White Walker color, but admittedly I got that color mostly because I thought it looked cool to me. I have the pup version.