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Spybait rod

Post by biggs » Mon Feb 09, 2015 9:11 am

Been thinking of getting a new rod that is well suited for this technique.
What are you guys using for spybaits? And on a side note, what spybaits are you using with this rod??

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Re: Spybait rod

Post by cndbasshunter » Mon Feb 09, 2015 9:12 am

The new XX stinger drop shot rod!! It's perfect for that.

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Re: Spybait rod

Post by Teal101 » Mon Feb 09, 2015 9:55 am

I've been using the Dobyns Champ 702SF and it works great. Trying to sell it and move up to the above mentioned XX Stinger Shot though. Duo Spinbait 80 for me.

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Re: Spybait rod

Post by fishingandfords » Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:14 am

Phippy has the ML adrena for sale. It might be a good rod for this

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Post by RMCatchNrelease » Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:34 am

Casting or spinning? The most important thing for me is having a moremoderate or even a moderate plus tapered rod. It needs to be stout enough to launch a 3/8 oz bait as hard as possible, but bend well into the butt once a fish is pinned. My success has come on really long casts.

Spining budget- Phenix M1 610L
Spining personal favorite- Expride 610L

Casting budget- Omen 610ML
Casting personal favorite- Cumara Gen1 7' M Moderate

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Re: Spybait rod

Post by smalliesteve » Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:43 am

I have a custom Phenix UMBX 700L built to 6'10" that I use for spybaits. Have it paired up with a PXL-R and I love it for spybaits and small jerkbaits.

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Re: Spybait rod

Post by biggs » Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:48 am

RMCatchNrelease wrote:Casting or spinning? The most important thing for me is having a moremoderate or even a moderate plus tapered rod. It needs to be stout enough to launch a 3/8 oz bait as hard as possible, but bend well into the butt once a fish is pinned. My success has come on really long casts.

Spining budget- Phenix M1 610L
Spining personal favorite- Expride 610L

Casting budget- Omen 610ML
Casting personal favorite- Cumara Gen1 7' M Moderate
I was thinking of going spinning, I have a M spinning setup but want to go lighter.
I was also going to try my x4 RattleViper/SSSV combo this year as a casting setup for them but I think the line I'll have on will be an issue maybe.
I should also mention all the spybait I have are the Duo 80s, the non g-fix ones as I didn't like the g-fix spybaits. I do have one 90 size too.

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Re: Spybait rod

Post by Bassmar » Mon Feb 09, 2015 1:05 pm

I use an NRX 802S, Stella 2500 with 6lb InvisX and the original Duo Realis Spinbait 80.

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Re: Spybait rod

Post by biggs » Tue Feb 10, 2015 10:22 am

Thanks for the replies guys.

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Re: Spybait rod

Post by H8R » Tue Feb 10, 2015 10:44 am

fishingandfords wrote:Phippy has the ML adrena for sale. It might be a good rod for this

Not anymore. ;)

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Re: Spybait rod

Post by WSfishin » Tue Feb 10, 2015 11:38 am

Bassmar wrote:I use an NRX 802S, Stella 2500 with 6lb InvisX and the original Duo Realis Spinbait 80.
X2 works great!

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Re: Spybait rod

Post by robchik04 » Fri Feb 13, 2015 3:08 pm

Phenix Recon 762. Flings a spy bait a mile and has a soft tip

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Re: Spybait rod

Post by Wishing2BFishing » Mon Mar 23, 2015 4:06 am

I was thinking of going spinning, I have a M spinning setup but want to go lighter.
I was also going to try my x4 RattleViper/SSSV combo this year as a casting setup for them but I think the line I'll have on will be an issue maybe.
I should also mention all the spybait I have are the Duo 80s, the non g-fix ones as I didn't like the g-fix spybaits. I do have one 90 size too.[/quote]

Biggs,

I just purchased some of the standard 80's and the G-Fix. Why did you not like the G-Fix?

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Re: Spybait rod

Post by trent_s » Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:09 am

WSfishin wrote:
Bassmar wrote:I use an NRX 802S, Stella 2500 with 6lb InvisX and the original Duo Realis Spinbait 80.
X2 works great!
The NRX 802c is on my short list! One badass stick...if you want spinning, I can't think of a better rod.

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Re: Spybait rod

Post by biggs » Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:11 am

I find all the G-Fix lures Duo has just sinks WAY to quick for me and with the G-Fix spinbaits they lose the nice sinking 'flutter' action the regular spinbait 80's have.

Just my opinion but don't like any of the G-Fix stuff.

I did just buy the XX Shakey Head rod (Gen1) that I'm hoping I can use for spybaits.

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