7'4" Tatula Elite Howell Bladed Jig/Big Topwater rod. Awesome for chatterbaits!
7'4" Tatula Elite Howell Bladed Jig/Big Topwater rod. Awesome for chatterbaits!
While I prefer the Dobyns Champ 734, I have used the rod you are talking about and you are right it is great for chatterbaits along with spinnerbaits and swimjigs alsoOriginally Posted by Big-Bass1
I'm an odd duck here, I like a Loomis CBR847....(heavy moderate)
Douglas LRS C744F https://douglasoutdoors.com/product/LRS-C744F/.
I have a MB Valdivia sitting around. I use it for big frogs, and tx rigs, and honestly, never really found a good application for it. I have better options for both those things. I realize it's know for being stout, but I've always thought it had a fairly soft tip for a strong rod. Ripping Tx rigs thru hydrilla I noticed the rod loads a little...then it's powerful. I may try it for 1/2 oz chatters? Longshot, but sometimes those hit. I'll report back on it this weekend. Daemos does ok, just missed a few so looking for the "perfect" fit.
Of course I waited too long on some of the rods I was looking at on TW. They're on backorder now. I have time to experiment.
I wish I could fine a couple of those.
If you like a glass rod... check out the ALX Rods ZOLO Rumble. It's a phenominal rod. Review from a BBC'er...
Spent all day throwing the ol' chatterbait (3/8ths Elite with Hogfarmer spunk shad & 1/2 oz Jackhammer & Thunder Cricket with zako), paired with the previous generation Tatula SV TW. Compared to the other glass rods I've used (and even the other 'cranking' composite ones), the Rumble performs above the price tag, and I think ALX has a 'good un'.
A lot of glass rods leave baits like a chatterbait feeling 'mushy', to deaden the thump and torque, at least in my experience. The Rumble feels like a counter to that, allowing you to feel every subtle thump. From deflecting the Jackhammer off of cover to grass getting into the decoy snap, it all feels distinct and identifable, allowing you to know what's going on with your bladed jig regardless of situation.
A huge selling point that will likely be overlooked will be the weight. It balances well with a myriad of reels (I went with that Tat SV because of the spool), and even fishing it hard all day, you don't FEEL the fatigue you get from other glass rods (the mythical 736CB, anything from Japanese companies made for a Jackhammer). And unlike those longer rods, you can roll cast and hit your spots with ease. I've even been throwing 1/2 oz spinnerbaits with a big colorado and 1/2 oz swim jigs, and running and gunning with this rod is an afterthought because of how light it is.
I've been happy with all of my ALX Zolo rods, so you can go ahead and call me a homer. But this one is really special. I've spent over a grand going back and forth and back and forth, trying different rods and trying to find something that doesn't interfere with how I fish (from a kayak) and doesn't wear my butt out. This one is a joy to fish, has been worth every penny, and is gonna slide right next to your Zolo Toadface as two of the 'special rods' that ALX produces.
Orochi XX Diablo Spec R
I use a Dobyn's Fury MH Crank. Works great. Can be extremely accurate with it and it skips the bait very well. I just believe high end rods for moving baits is a waste of money. Just my opinion.
2017 Phoenix 618Pro
Loomis 883 and Ark Grinder ! Obviously I prefer the Loomis but for 129$ the Ark is a great chatterbait rod !
I use the same rod for my heavier chatterbaits with crawls or Zako's matched with 16lb Sniper. Magic! Does awesome with heavier spinnerbaits too.
For slightly lighter, with smaller paddle tail trailers I really like the Megabass P5 Destroyer Dark Sleeper. Incredible rod under load!
Falcon Chatterbait rod - Expert 6-610
2020 - Ranger 520L Midnight Fox | Mercury 4S 250 - Go Boldly! | Atlas Jackplate | Ultrex | Lowrance Active Target | Power Poles !!
dobyns Champion 734
YJHAMMER 11
Hollywood MD
2019 Skeeter FX21LE
I was surprised/impressed with the Valdivia. For a stout rod, there is a fair amount of tip so they can get the bait. But you can cross eyes with it, and it's great in grass. Would not go under 1/2 oz, probably even better with 3/4 oz. Fishing Kissimmee this weekend, so that'll be a good test for it.
I love my iRods but really, I think my old Skeet Reese Spinnerbait/worm rods were the best I've ever used. My iRods are too stiff and I hate glass rods. The closest in feel to that skeet rod is the Dobyns 705CB Fury and even Colt, both graphite.
2001 Champion 187 Yamaha 175
12' Talons, Lithiums and Garmins
All pulled by a Hemi
7'3 MH Adrena, I've caught over 100 fish on it this year. I've lost maybe 2-3 but those were my errors for bad hook sets.
I tried the dark sleeper and unfortunately, I think the tip is too fast. I found myself ripping the bait out before they could eat it.
I've been having good luck with a Loomis IMX Pro 903 MBR
ALX Hustler
Lot of high dollar rods listed here.
I'd try a BPS Crankin' Stick 7'-0 medium heavy. $60 last week. $80 now. It'll do what you need except burn up your credit card.
30 lb Power Pro, 20 lb big game leader.
Throw it in the right place and you'll catch fish.
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