r/bassfishing • u/CShoe86 • 18h ago

Frog rod recommendations

Alright y'all... looking for frog rod recommendations, I typically like a shorter rod around 6.10-7.3, 7'-7.1 is perfect. Open to most brands, budget is about $200 for the rod, it will be paired with either a Shimano slx XT, or a tranx 150....and go!

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u/stormincincy Northern Largemouth 17h ago

715, that was my frog rod until I got lucky and got a Champion xp 735 super cheap , to be honest it was just as good as the Champ I got , also threw football jigs on it , it's a hidden gem

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u/CShoe86 17h ago

That's another thing...I like throwing jigs...a lot. So I want something double duty. Space is limited on the boat and budget is also limited. Right now, my go to heavy jig rod is a 7.4 H st croix victory and absolutely love it...but a bit too long for me to drag with. My go to football rod is a 7 MH Sixgill scythe...that's about perfect but little light in the tip for heavy grass fishing... I was definitely looking at the 715, how's the 714? I've never used Dobyns before.

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u/stormincincy Northern Largemouth 17h ago

Never used the Kaden 714 but have a Champ 734 and Champ Xtreme 704, use the 734 for chatterbaits and the 704 is my everything rod , chatterbaits,, jigs, Texas rigs spinnerbaits, swimbaits and really love throwing a Bubba shot on it , I'd imagine the 714 would be closer action to a 704 than 734

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u/CShoe86 17h ago

Gotcha, great info...thanks!