Gents,

 

Appologies for what should be common knowledge, but can some explain to me the difference between the two, or what they look for in each.  I have found it difficult to distinguish between the two.

Presently I am using my swimmer for both and am happy, but wonder if I am missing something 

thanks in advance,

Al

What kind of swimbaits are you talking about? Small 3-6" paddletails like Keitechs, or full bodied 6-8" swimbaits like Hudds, or Hard 6-10" swimbaits like BBZ's? Those would be two to three different types of rods and actions right there...

I am the larger baits in the 1.5 ounce with the SB rod rated for 2 ounces 

my smaller swimmer are being thrown on a GLX jig rod

Larger topwater baits like a Whopper Plopper 130 would be fine to throw on your swimbait rod.  Something like a small popper or walking type bait you probably want on a faster action rod.

19 minutes ago, Fishin' Fool said:

Larger topwater baits like a Whopper Plopper 130 would be fine to throw on your swimbait rod.  Something like a small popper or walking type bait you probably want on a faster action rod.

Thanks, that is exactly what I have been throwing......And a rat....which has out performed the WP