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What line are you using on the diablo spec R? Braid or FC?
2013 Ranger Z520c, 2013 Yamaha 250 SHO
2018 Ranger RT198p, 2013 Mercury 150 Optimax
2008 Stratos 294 XL
2008 Evinrude etec 200 HP H.O.
Either of these work great, but IMHO the Extreme Mission soft tip is 'special' for swim jigs and will absolutely launch one if needed! The Extreme Mission is also a great small (Keitech style) swimbait rod and Senko Rod. I love the Spec Rs for spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and walking topwater baits.
djd
Dobyns XP 734C
very versatile rod! Great for swimjigs and my favorite for spinner baits.
2020 Phoenix 920 Elite | Merc 250 ProXS
I use a modified fast action rod for swim jigs. I picked up a Legend Tournament 7' Sweeper Spinnerbait rod primarily for buzzbaits and larger spinnerbaits. I liked it so much I picked up a 2nd one to use for swim jigs and small swimbaits like Skinny Dippers, etc. around heavy cover. Just a great all around rod. I prefer a mod. fast action rod for swim jigs. Better accuracy and distance, and plenty of power for horsing fish out of cover.
BassCat Sabre FTD
Mercury 150 Optimax
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