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    Swim bait rod

    Guys I'm used to using SEEKER swimbait rods. They are unbelievable. Unfortunately it's hard to find them any longer for fresh water. I might have to look at something else in the future. What do you suggest for glass and graphite. I love the load up and the book ups I get with the SEEKER stuff. This is gonna be tough to beat. What ya guys it for me... thanks.
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    Please add a little more detail as what you will be fishing with it, I know you said SB but more specific. Weight, body comp, size, line, etc.
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    Mid size Swimbaits. A-Rigs. That's what I use up in the northern states. Was just wondering some thoughts on a quality rod that's similar to SEEKER. They are pretty nice.
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    There are 2 real options probably given the seeker action...best current one is evergreen as brett hite loved his seekers and eventually had one designed similar to them.
    Where are the BIG ones? When are we going?
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    Ok. I'm gonna check them out. Is it his Chatterbait rod? Combat stick? Where can I go to put my hands on it?
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    Chatter rod. I think you will have to order one to get your hands on it.
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    Ok. They are pretty bad ass? The Seeker does have me spoiled man... lol
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    Snap, I tried a Dobyns fury 795 for all the techniques you mentioned, and the tip leaves me speechless when setting the hook and plenty of backbone. Its rated for 1 to 5 0zs and is a medium heavy

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    Which Seeker blank? Was it an Sglass blank? What was the lure weight rating? For a glass rod I think the best option is the Rod Geeks SG series. I've only built on the MHM and the HM (rated up to 2oz) but they also have a XHMF (upt to 4oz) and a XXHMF (up to 8oz). Sglass with a graphite butt end.

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    For graphite I like the Dobyns 735 or 765, and for glass I love the new-ish Dobyns 736 Glass with bigger treble hook soft swimbaits

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    If it is like Hite's chatterbait rod, look at the Dobyns 736CBGlass. I love it for swimbaits, both leadhead on the bottom and small-medium glides
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