Best Swimbait rods to handle Tiny Klash to Klash 9 sized glides.

[@lucas_t7golfs]

I swear you guys are mind readers, yesterday I was legitimately thinking that you guys need to cover this topic. I'm not even lying😂👊🏻

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

I could hear you thinking! 😂🍻

[@silasharris6755]

Picked up a rebuilt Calcutta 250 with a custom handle from a guy yesterday… this video couldn’t have came at a better time

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Nice! 👊🍻

[@Daiwa_Is_King]

Great job Ben this was a good one. Thank you as always for taking time out of your busy schedule to make this content for us. Tight lines bro !!

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for watching!

[@Pierrepadda]

I love the Megabass BMG for the Tiny Clash

[@chasevanover]

I went glide fishing yesterday, caught 3 big smallies, 2 on a TK and 1 on a resin trick shad. Built a MHX swimbait rod myself that way it’s built specific to me. I love fishing the DRT baits for sure, it’s wild how many different ways you can fish em.

[@MattWood-kz7ek]

I own both the LDC 7’9” MH and the Black Jack. They are in my opinion the best rods for the K9 and TK. You can’t go wrong buying either rod.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

🤘👊🍻

[@jeffahrens6246]

What reel do you pair with your rod? with the Klash 9?

[@jeffahrens6246]

Black Jack rod

[@kennethmiller590]

Thankyou for this review Ben I've really (ben) looking forward to my next big swimbait/saltwater rod, and this has been a nice guide to compare!! My only wish is that instead of bending the rod in hand, I wish i could see the parabolic curve against the floor or another surface so as to really see how the tip is working-but that's my only quip! Thankyou again guys!! Love the production :D

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

The reason I do it this way is because I don’t like deflection charts. Sometimes we’ll show it on the floor if it adds. But understanding where it bends is all I want you to know. If I show you a full bend on a reflection chart it’s confusing more than anything with high end rods, because that’s not actually how they bend in real life. 🤘🍻

[@Straight_Kash]

I love the Evergreen rod! I’m curious how many people find big swimbaits while out fishing from people that have broke off! Would love to come across a floating 250 one day! 😂

[@youtubzkoz]

Black Jack and a 300 Calcutta Conquest MD 🎉 perfect for the K9s + Great Video ! I can confirm this is accurate! ❤ THUT!

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Thank you for watching! 🍻

[@TheKrumster]

Falcon big bait cara rod is the absolute best rod for the k9 and tk. I’ve had all of the custom rods as well. Isn’t great for soft baits but 1 to 4 oz trebles it’s great.

[@blueflash7178]

Ben, you completely forgot about the St. croix victory SB Ranger. Great rod for the money. I challenge someone from the shop to fish it!

[@europeanian4205]

They're not fans of St. Croix tapers lol

[@kevindehart1392]

Thanks for the knowledge

[@darkstar2q9]

Awesome video!!!! More please 😅

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

👍👊🍻

[@gregoryn9378]

nice aresonal I particulary like the saignt croix but I am not to keen about the anti gladiator diffuser is appealing I wonder which rod is the better choice.

[@jeffahrens6246]

Ben, which reel would you pair up with the BlackJack rod, for fishing the Klash 9 ? Enjoy your content Thanks.

[@Marc-nx9ce]

Anyone fishing from a kayak and specifically throws the TK or 2oz class swimbaits, I recommend the orochi x10 66 destruction. I mostly fish the TK, and the switch from an eight foot rod was remarkable.

[@JimDeines-hm7cl]

The intro is dope!

[@ReactionGiants]

Ben recommend me the “F7-72XTZ Dragoon” and its became my favorite rod for the TK and top water rod, even use it as a chatter bait or spinner bait when pond hoping 🙌

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Dragoon is a sick rod! 🤘

[@arielsetnomariv7675]

Oh snap! Deps Z2020 I miss the days when MB , Deps had reel collabs...I regret not getting that Steez BAPE!

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Maybe again!

[@Daiwa_Is_King]

Those bape collabs were wild I was just looking at the zillion bape and the exist bape. That’s crazy 🤪

[@oFLATSMASTERo]

Any tiny clash restocks soon? I'm looking to buy my first one.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

You never know! And I never know! 😂

[@oFLATSMASTERo]

@thehookuptackle_usa alrighty 😆

[@Brannok812]

I am interested in the P5 Monstrous. One inch shorter, rated one ounce higher, than the Mark 56. Me feeling is that it should be really good for the K9 as well as the Tactical Wake. I have an X4 Destruction that works well for TK sized baits. My Black Jungle Power Versatile has been good for Rats and other 3-4oz baits that I have fished.

[@MitchItch]

Thoughts on the TS Destroyer Casino over the BlackJack? Planning to pair it with the AntaresMD.

[@CSwivel]

Mark 56 is dope!

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Yes!

[@kentbrown5369]

When you say the mark 56 will handle the K9 is that just kind pitching it around or is that putting the stank on it for a full send? Thanks love all the videos you guys put out

[@CookingandFishing]

No one is full sending K9s on the mark 56, it's a 1-2.5oz rod anyone tells you otherwise is high lol

[@CookingandFishing]

The mark 56 will absolutely NOT throw the K9 - you can lob it in a pinch but its sweet spot is 1 - 2.5oz even 3oz is pushing it.

[@ryanschembri4139]

i wanna see what yall are saying about that megadog master, am poised to get one of those soon

[@Unkownsector]

Good shit Ben!

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

👊🍻

[@greyson8035]

Day 3 of asking for a BFS advent calendar

[@juancanon1459]

Have any of you tested the leviathan tuggin glide rod? Very interested in using it off my kayak

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

That would be a good option also. It has a very long handle, because it’s built to toss big topwaters. For me, it’s too much rod for TK, but it can totally handle it

[@juancanon1459]

@ thank you. So it’s gonna be between the diffuser and mark 56

[@caldermartin88]

Nothing beats the dobyns champ xp 806

[@kevinkow13]

Just picked up the Diffuser and Powernose on that sweet bogo deal. I plan on throwing a steez a on the diffuser. What lb. test flouro to pair with it?

[@2873lonewolf]

Looking at using a Megabass Levante F10-711LV , did i choose wrong for swimbaits and glides?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Nope, that’s a great all around option

[@MattWood-kz7ek]

Which one of the LDC rods would you guys recommend for a 5-5.5oz glide? The 8’ H or the XH?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

You could do either. I would do the H, and the XH for baits like the SS250

[@MattWood-kz7ek]

@@thehookuptackle_usa thanks, I’m definitely going to have to add those to my arsenal.

[@19DESERTFOX91]

I got the Orochi launcher on sale specially for TKs and other 2oz and under swimbaits... and crank baits sometime lol. Love 10lbs sniper for jerkbait rod but never used it heavier lines. So for swimbaits in mind is Sunline super coating really that much worse than Sniper? BOGO is tempting but is its more of a one trip and done like line... can we get Sniper BOGO soon lol.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

I only use shooter now. I’ve had a lot of bad like this year with Sniper.

[@Umipunpun]

Is the cookai mega dog master a viable option, I think I remember in another video being said that it’s very similar to the mark 56

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Yes - basically a Blackjack but a 2 piece 👍

[@mitchell7956]

Have you used a 904 swim bait series yet? Its only offered in imx pro but thats what I use for this size bait

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

I’m not a fan of

[@mitchell7956]

@ for any specific reasons or?

[@MarkBurrell-po2sp]

My top recommendation would be an ugly stick surf rod, A big Penn spinning reel with coily blue Stren. If that’s too heavy go buy one that’s lighter

[@europeanian4205]

🤢

[@scotsemmens596]

Would the Evergreen work will with jig hook soft baits?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Sure 👍

[@ibezyv7710]

Leviathan rods for me

[@ZMosGreen]

What is that tk color? I want it

[@BurtRoberts96]

Looks like "Mystic Weed" to me.

[@mythicsliqz4241]

When is that mystic weed K9 dropping???? 👀

[@MrbourqueB]

Would the mega bass 7’11 leviathan work?

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Sure 👍

[@BurtRoberts96]

Can a XX Launcher do the job? To light??

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Launcher can handle TK, but not anything larger than that. And, it’s an 8’ rod which is a long rod for TK

[@louievang3553]

Raid diffuser vs undertaker?

[@Robinson08853]

From his previous video. He said the Undertaker is geared more towards large soft swimbaits (WCZ citizen). Diffuser has more versatility

[@louievang3553]

@ thanks

[@stevemetz115]

I’m just curious, how can a rod that is listed as 2-4oz handle anything more than

[@youtubzkoz]

It's because the manufacturer doesn't recommend it probably because of liabilities due to breakages but it can handle it and usually works well. Especially when you get to extra heavy plus rods. The black jack is definitely a rod that can handle 6oz. When I throw 2oz it seems like too much rod.

[@thehookuptackle_usa]

Because there is nothing scientific about rod ratings. It’s all a guess system that the manufacturer uses to get you an idea of the rods capabilities. At the end of the day, you decide a rod’s limits 👍

[@RippinLipzAddictz]

It’s all in the lob when casting anything over rod weight

[@shadybanks8625]

Did I miss the new BOGO’s?

[@deschampsk21]

Ummmmm 🤔 I have x10 anaconda ,mb ts78 baccarat, but the Best of the Best for big bait and my favorite was ….. Zenac Glanz ….😱

[@Bassrippin88]

Sell me that mystic weed k9 😅

[@hellyeahfishing]

1st

[@mikeyrivers3728]

Same rods as usual

[@cloutmaster965]

What other $200ish rods would you recommend for osakana/tk?

[@youtubzkoz]

If you were looking a week or two ago the orochi XX were 200$. Sweet rods @ 200$.

[@cloutmaster965]

@@youtubzkoz yeah i ended up impulse buying a f8 jdm levante a month before the sale specifically for osakanas and tks. So i missed the orochi sale. Had buyer remorse a bit when finding out its faster than the US version, but after fishing it a bit I started to really like it. Landed 6 tk fish in 2 trips and didn't have any shake offs so the taper might be fine. But i'm still open to getting a shorter rod for pitching around docks and laydowns.

[@youtubzkoz]

@cloutmaster965 I also had this issue of impulse buys. Ended up with 4 XX rods and 4 more 📦 I don't really need but Just wanted. Early Christmas 🎄 present to self.

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

I use a Shimano Expride B 7'6 XH Mod fast and it will throw anything up to 3oz but rated for 2oz. Its a great rod for soft jig hook and beast hok soft baits and I throw hard glides up to 3oz and its awesome. I use braid to leader. Great rod for me but YMMV