I am very green when it comes to fishing with medium/big swim baits. My question is: could I get away with a bait casting, catfish rod / reel combo for throwing them? Something about 8ft in length, rated for 1-4 oz. ? I know this a really “niche” style of bass fishing, and I can’t afford to break the bank on it. Want to see if I can sneak by with something I can piece together with stuff I already have

Reel and rod make and models?

Big swimbait aren’t inexpensive.

Tom

Berkeley big game 8’0 heavy rod

 

Abu Garcia ambassador S

 

 

if this works, what kind of line would you use?

Should be fine, I would use Berkley Big Game or P-Line CXX. I started with an old meat hunter rod and a Shimano Cardiff, the bass didn't complain. I wouldn't spend much trying it out, chucking 1-4 oz baits ain't for everyone.