Thanks for the excellent bit of info Rob! In the rod section you mentioned that you have two Rainshadow 976's. I searched for it online but could'nt find it.. The closest thing that I found model # wise was the following: SWS967 8'0" 1 15-25 MOD-FAST MED/HVY $58.84. Is this the blank that you meant?

I'm currently using an old Loomis factory rod (PMR 932C 7'9" 1/2-5 12-25#) I think the rod was built for salmon fishing. I've been using this rod for calico fishing and throwing stuff like Hammers, etc.. It has a parabolic action but it's got a little too much backbone -- I think? (I've also used it for albocore.. lotsa fun!)

Anyway I want to get into the swimbait thing a little more seriously and I've been thinking about getting a rod wrapped. I'm looking for something that is "well rounded" for throwing a variety swimbaits.. Could you recommend other blank manufacturer's / model #'s? Also have you seen Phoenix's "Big Bait" rod? What do you think about it? Thanks!