Adam Markley

I’m up north outside of Philadelphia. I’ve never thrown anything big before, but the potential of hooking a monster has me intrigued to say the least. I’d have to agree that I consider a 5 pounder a very rare fish around me as well.

Appreciate the response, this was along my lines of thinking. Couple questions - slammer 7 or 9 inch and any color recommendation? Same with the hudd 6, 8, or 68 special? Also, should you directly tie to these baits or use a bait clip?

This was my fear, I was looking to start off with a few mid-priced baits to cover the bases. A glide, soft body swim, hard body, and maybe a top water. Was hoping to not break the bank with a few of the baits I mentioned. Yeah I’ve seen other guys throwing them up north, and it just looks like a blast. I’ve watched some of his series on swimbaits, but I should probably go back and re-watch.

Hello everyone, I live outside of Philadelphia and am wondering if anyone in Pennsylvania has had any luck on big swim baits? I am intrigued by these bigger baits, and am thinking about picking up a dobyns 795 paired with some sort of 300ish reel. Looking to throw Bullshads, s-waver 168s, hudd 68s, Megabass Magdraft 8”, gantrelles, and some rats. Will the dobyns 795 get the job done as a beginner Swimbait rod for throwing most of these baits? Any tips/suggestions appreciated. Or if there’s any baits I may have missed that are considered must-haves or staple swimbaits. Thanks

300ish

Not completely sure, I’m thinking somewhere in the 6-8 inch range to start out.

On a budget man, trying to get the best bang for the buck. Ideally, yes I probably would have 3-4 of these finesse spin rods on me at a time, but for now I’m looking for one to cover the majority of finesse techniques. I think the m/f fits the bill.

Hello everyone, I am looking to get into throwing bigger swim baits. I live near Philadelphia, and have heard of guys having luck around here on them. I am wondering what a good starting rod/reel combo, as well as line type would be. I am torn between a moderate or fast action. I’d like something that can throw both single/treble hooked baits if at all possible. I guess an all-around beginner set up for throwing these bigger baits is what I’m looking for. Appreciate any responses.

d**n! I wish I saw this earlier, I exchanged it at a little local tackle shop. And had them order me the mf.

Tanks for the replies, I returned it and went with the 7’1 mf mojo. Seems like the better choice for an all-around finesse setup that can still fish the same baits as the ML.

Hello, I purchased a 6’10 st croix mojo mlxf. I was planning to throw senkos, small jigs, finesse SwimBaits, and drop shots. Should I have gone with the m/f, or will the ml/xf get the job done? Mainly talking about weightless 5” senkos