6’10” Chatterbait Rod

[toddmote]

Good afternoon guys,

My son is 11 and loves fishing a 3/8oz chatterbait, currently I have using a Curado DC on an old (made in Texas) All Star WR1 and it’s working for him but even at 6’6” it a pretty heavy rod and can wear him out on tournament days. Thus I am looking for him a new chatterbait rod in either a 6’9” or 6’10” length. There are tons of options in the 7’+ range but that length is a bit much for him to handle. About the only option I have found is the Falcon Expert Head Turner, does anyone have any experience with this rod or any other rod suggestions. Thanks for your time and insight.
Thanks, Todd

[Hollopoint94]

The new evergreen Combat sticks have a 6'8 Heavy glass model built for chatterbaits. I don't have one but have been super tempted to pick one up for the kayak.

[dragon1]

If you can find a Daiwa Rebellion 6'10" MH Mod-fast, that is a great rod and pretty light as well.

[heelamonster]

The newly released Zillions are really nice. I own the 6'10" Bladed jig rod and it performs extremely well.

[dragon1]

Being that you want a light rod for your son, some other questions:

How "light"
Does he prefer fast, mod-fast, or moderate tapers?
What is he using for line?
Will he be fishing grass, open water, structure, rock, or combination?

[MountainMan83]

Excellent rod! Use mine for spinnerbaits as well.

If you can find a Daiwa Rebellion 6'10" MH Mod-fast, that is a great rod and pretty light as well.

[ECobb91]

For factory rods, I absolutely love the Kistler Argon 6’10 MHMF “Spinnerbait Special”. Works great for chatterbaits well as a finesse jig.

[nowakezone]

Lews custom lite 6'10" it is built for chatterbaits.

[toddmote]

Thanks guys so much for the suggestions, I am certainly going to check all of these out!!
Thanks, Todd

[Bigguyone]

Kistler feel n reel 6'10" definitely the preferred at that length. Very tough to beat this rod for Chatterbaits.

[Bronzefly]

The new Daiwa Zillion 610MHRB-FL is an incredible 1/2 oz Jack Hammer + Spunk Shad rod. I have been more impressed with these new FL models than I anticipated, in particular this rod. It has the right balance of tip, backbone, and flex... I've gotten some very positive feedback on this model for this application from customers.

[Big Al]

Take a look at Loomis SBR812. I have two of them and bought them used from here. They are my go to spinnerbait rod and they handle a chatter bait as well. It's a 6'9" medium. I'd recommend a Doomsday Tackle "The 47" but they don't make the 6'10" medium anymore. I have one and it's a light rod with a lot of power. Maybe you could find a used one.

[dragon1]

The new Daiwa Zillion 610MHRB-FL is an incredible 1/2 oz Jack Hammer + Spunk Shad rod. I have been more impressed with these new FL models than I anticipated, in particular this rod. It has the right balance of tip, backbone, and flex... I've gotten some very positive feedback on this model for this application from customers.

Hey Gary, when I open that link it shows a 6'8" length?

[Bronzefly]

Hey Gary, when I open that link it shows a 6'8" length?

The 6’10” just sold out, but more are on the way! That link shows a drop down where you can see and select models in stock, and has detailed information on the Zillion rods including specs.

[SoonerFan]

I think the Falcon Expert 6-1610 Head Turner would be an excellent rod for him. I use a Cara Head Turner for spinnerbaits and chatterbaits and it's perfect. In my humble opinion Falcon makes the best rods for the money of anyone else. I own a number of them.... Great company that really stands behind their product.

[pabasshawk]

I'm liking the ALX Rumble more and more every time I use it for chatterbaits and spinnerbaits.

[Rick McFaul]

I'm pretty sure Fitzgerald makes a Bryan Thrift Signature Series chatterbait rod that is on the shorter side.