Ideas for an Alabama Rig rod???

[80pruf]

Looking for some suggestions here. I want to know what people are using for A-rigs. I know that people say you should use a really stout rod like a flippin' stick but I am concerned about the action. I am thinking that a extra heavy action swimbait rod might just be the way to go. I have had someone tell me that the 7"11 Shimano Crucial extra heavy swimbait rod is awesome but I haven't used one. Any suggestions would be helpful. I really don't want to look at anything over $200 if I can help it. Thanks

[80pruf]

I just ran across the Matt Lures swimbait rod with the telescopic handle which looks like it could work so any imput on this rod would be helpful. thanks again

[mhood]

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

[Vince Borges]

An XH swimbait rod is wayyyy overkill! The most an A-Rig will weight is about 3-3.5 oz! Take alook at the Phenix UMBX 711MH Classic swimbait rod! It is rated for 1-5oz and the wooven carbon fiber and Kevlar blank is SUPER strong!

http://www.phenixrods.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=9

[Nitroman77]

Champion 795ML great A rig rod and swimbait stick..

[bstuckey]

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

[froteur]

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

too soft.

[80pruf]

So what is the down side to having a rod that is too stiff for the A-rig? I have heard so many times that you would rather the rod be too stiff than too limber when fishing A-rigs. Make me understand.

[Str8upirish]

Take a look at the Phenix Recon 796 It's 7'9" light weight and works well with the A rig. It's in your price range at $189. It's a very versitile rod. I've used it for punching and flipping, Thrown a medium size swimbaits and wake baits on it and now it's my A rig rod.

[T Mike]

The 795ML to me is the perfect A Rig rod. Perfect tip and great for launching A rigs or double up as your swimbait rod.

[80pruf]

Thanks for all the help thus far. I am still somewhat confused. I see that a couple of the rods that were mentioned would be pushed to their max ratings with an Alabama Rig. Still not sure.

[mhood]

I don't think the rod manufacturers have had time enough to devise an Alabama-specific stick...YET.

Until they do, their overpowered swimb8 sticks will have to do. Have you looked at saltwater sticks?

[80pruf]

I have not looked at any saltwater sticks yet and to be honest I probally wont. I agree with you 100% that the rod makers haven't had time to bring out any alabama rig rods YET. The search continues.

[bigreddog]

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Ooh -- Love the spiral wrap!

[robchik04]

Another vote for the recon. The 796 is solid and would make a fantastic multi use rod.