Starting my swimbait collection and am considering the FR795SB, I am curious what about this rod allows for the 1-5oz range for baits? Is the blank a composite? 

 

I couldn't find this info on their website

 

What weight swimbaits are you going to be throwing..? As an aside..That rod will not toss anything over 3.5 to 4 oz, 3.5 being the sweet spot. I wanted a rod to throw 6" hud's and the like, I chose the Irod 783 sb. I have owned Dobyn's Champion swimbait rods in the past, and they like some rods are overrated on the amount of weight they can handle, so just be aware of that..

Thanks for the heads up.

 

I'm fishing mainly from the bank, so my swim bait fishing will be limited. So far the heaviest I have is 3oz.

 

I don't really know how heavy I may want to go?

 

Are the Okuma Guide Select "A" Swimbait Rods, a decent option? I have some credits from amazon and unfortunately Irod are not available. Anyway Okuma rods have three options, I'm thinking the middle of the pack which has a lure weight range from 2-10oz.

 

Still curious as to what makes these rods able to handle casting this much weight, are these composite rods?

 

Nearly every bass angler who starts fishing big swimbaits selects under powered rods.

Underpowered meaning the rod doesn't luanch the lure with ease or perform solid hook sets at casting distance. 

My advice has been to add the rated lure weight together and divide by 2 to find the nominal lure weight; 1 to 5 oz = 6 divide by 2 = 3 oz nominal. 3 oz should be the heaviest lure used for that rod. 2 to 10 oz = 12 / 2= 6 oz nominal or 6 oz heaviest lure.

The low end lure weight isn't an issue as most moderate swimbait rods will cast the minimum weight lures with ease.

Next are the types of swimbaits, glides and wake baits being used. Hard jointed treble hook lures require a rod that can impart the action needed, enough power the cast with ease and moderate action to prevent tearing out treble hooks. Soft top hook swimbaits or weedless swimbaits the rod needs to be able to have enough Power to set a heavy hook and moderate fast action to give you feed back to what a deep running lure is doing to detect strikes. 

With the treble hook lures you can get away with less power by using lures 1 oz heavier then nominal. With heavy top hook soft swimbaits you need more power and should stay at or below the nominal weight.

Dobyns, Daiwa, Irod and Okuma all make good swimbaits rods at entry level price points below $150.

Good luck,

Tom

 

So glad I asked!

 

Thanks guy's, for telling me what I needed to know. But didn't ask. Thanks again.

 

Probably grab an Okuma Guide select 7'11" XH  2-10oz

 

Okuma had a much more in depth description of their build a composite blank, if I'm not mistaken(carbon fiber/graphite)?

 

1 hour ago, Hewhospeaksmuchbull said:

So glad I asked!

 

Thanks guy's, for telling me what I needed to know. But didn't ask. Thanks again.

 

Probably grab an Okuma Guide select 7'11" XH  2-10oz

 

Okuma had a much more in depth description of their build a composite blank, if I'm not mistaken(carbon fiber/graphite)?

 

I think you will be fine with your selection..I had the same rod years ago when I first began swimbaiting, only the lower handle was different. The rod worked great, just couldn't deal with the shape of the old grip, which was curved. IIRC it was great at casting baits a good distance. I kinda miss the IM 8 blanks..

Like others said the sweet spot of that rod is like 2-3 ounces. I LOVE it for 9" slammers. I've thrown 4.5 ounces on it. It'll do it, but you can't bomb the baits it's gotta be a slow lob where you let the rod load and unload to launch the bait.