The ULTIMATE Topwater Rod

Another Wednesday, another ULTIMATE rod guide. This week we are discussing some of the best Topwater rods on the market by none other than our guy Brian.
Shimano Intenza - www.americanle...
Daiwa Tatula Elite - www.americanle...
Dobyns Champion XP - www.americanle...
Megabass P5 - www.americanle...
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[@lukedunham3053]

I would add the same Dobyn’s 705CB in the Fury series to the list of rods under $150. Love mine for a Gunfish 115 or Kicknocker.

[@joshroberts5611]

Steez ags 6’9” universal light is my go-to top water rod. Love it for popping baits and still great at walking baits. Bigger top water walking baits I use the madbull

[@jonsnow782]

Madbull is great for larger walking baits

[@bryand956]

i appreciate these videos alot very informative on the choices of rods

[@jonsnow782]

The one-ten special in the levante and orochi lines are great too.

[@SoNtswg_TavToj]

My favorite jerkbait rod, Dobyns Champion XP 705CB 👍👍👍

[@adamlightner3171]

Thank you. This helps.

[@timdavis3532]

Thanks for the video

[@willperryman4559]

I’m surprised that newer Intenza hasn’t taken off , you’ve got me 🤔 thinking 👍

[@anthonyreeder8283]

You guys need to look into Falcon Rods. They have a 6’10 MH MF that I think would be perfect for Topwater!

[@Americanlegacyfishing]

Another great options for sure!

[@Penguin1982]

Thanks!!!

[@willperryman4559]

I’m so glad y doing these videos and I love Shimano ( never owned a Megabass). Would the Expride 6’10” M work well for top water? I use it for Jerkbaits ( vision 110’s ) and some DT series 6-8-10

[@Americanlegacyfishing]

The Expride 6'10" Medium would be a phenomenal rod for topwater.. the majority of our employees use that rod and love the action and feel!

[@TheBeelzebubba13]

Hard to beat the short handle on the Dobyns DC 635CB especially when fishing from the bank.

[@Americanlegacyfishing]

Most definitely! Nothing like having a shorter handle that allows you to work the bait effortlessly!

[@DougGlick3057]

Ok, help me out here: I use a Cashion extra fast for topwater, it's super crisp, feels great. But recommended topwater rods are Mod Fast or parabolic. What am I missing?

[@Americanlegacyfishing]

Doug, when using topwater baits with treble hooks we prefer to use a soft tip/more parabolic bend in order to keep the fish pinned.. the problem with treble hooks is that they are very sharp which may cause you to lose fish due to ripping their lips open or creating a hole created by the hook if the rod is too stiff. It is important to allow the rod to fight the fish and wear it out.

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

I’ll take the Expride 6’10M for jerkbait and Topwater. The 705cb is too soft for me

[@Americanlegacyfishing]

the expride 6'10" Medium is one hell of a rod!

[@TriggerJitsu]

@@Americanlegacyfishing I'm glad you covered lure rating relative to what these topwater rods can handle. I recently purchased a 6' 10" medium Expride B from you guys and due to lure rating, never exceeded the 3/4 oz lure rating. What's the largest topwater you'd throw on this rod?

[@williamjenkins3720]

Imx pro 847C CBR.

[@Penguin1982]

Is the dobyns champion 705cb the glass version or the graphite...?

[@mhkangler]

Its the graphite version that he is talking about here.

[@sps244]

I use the graphite too. Lighter.

[@Americanlegacyfishing]

Graphite!

[@Twangtown7]

That Champion is a glass rod, correct? Any way you can tell me the weight on that thing? Appreciate it!

[@mhkangler]

Pretty sure he's talking about the graphite version. Gary Dobyns isn't a huge fan of glass rods even though they make some very good ones.

[@Twangtown7]

​@@mhkangler Ahh, ok thanks

[@Americanlegacyfishing]

The graphite version! The glass rod in that lineup seems to be a bit too soft and the graphite version fits the bill perfectly.