8 foot musky rod
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8 foot musky rod
Im new to musky and Im thinking about getting a 8 foot rod. Then putting an Abu Garcia 6600 reel on it. I like casting and I want to through the big spinners and swimbaits. CAn somebody tell me if this would be the best Idea.
Thanks agian
Thanks agian
Corey P (biiigfish32)
8' is a good choice as longer rods help with casting, fighting fish and figure 8ing. How heavy of a rod were you thinking about getting? For throwing big swimbaits like magdawgs and pounders a XH or higher rod is needed but that probably wont be best for fishing bucktails. Bucktail rods are usually on the lighter end, which helps with casting and hooks sets. I would go with an MH or H actions as that could kind of meet the needs of both. Remember, with big swimbaits the rod is the important component but for big bucktails its more the reel
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You may want to look at a 8'6" rod or even a 9' based on your experience. I would also be cautious about the ratings because the rating from my Lamiglass to my St. Croix to my other rods is all over the place. It would be best if you could see the rods first hand and if you make it to the LSC outing you would have a good opportunity to see various rod and reel combos and what the different actions feel like. Good luck!
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But Ed, why stop at 9'? Go big or go home. Go for the 10 footer! HAHA!! I bet you can get some rediculously HUGE figure 8's with that thing! I guess I'll see for myself tomorrow!
On a more serious note, my brother and I both have Gander Mountain Tounament Musky Extreme rods. As Ed said, watch those ratings. Matt's is a 8'6 XH, and mine is a 8' HX. Mine throws Pounders easier than his throws Mags. His rod feels a whole lot lighter than mine.
On a more serious note, my brother and I both have Gander Mountain Tounament Musky Extreme rods. As Ed said, watch those ratings. Matt's is a 8'6 XH, and mine is a 8' HX. Mine throws Pounders easier than his throws Mags. His rod feels a whole lot lighter than mine.
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8 foot musky rod
Now I live right next to campau/kettle, so Im planning on doing alot of Tiger fishing. Should I just use my Pike setup (7ft,MH,caster)? But I also run mono for pike. For pike I just cast smaller bucktails, spinners, and some topwater jitterbugs. Would this all be good for Tigers?
Corey P (biiigfish32)
I don't think there're any tigers left, only true muskies!
Most muskie guys use superbraids because:
Most muskie guys use superbraids because:
- It has low stretch, which allows for better hook-sets with larger baits, and muskies have tough, bony jaws;
It's thinner for the same breaking strength;
They want to use stronger line because they're tossing heavy baits, and strong-enough mono would be too thick;
It has great abrasion resistance.
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Damn
I didn't know Campau didn't have any tigers left. I used to live on it, and thats all I herd getting pulled from there
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Re: 8 foot musky rod
The best bang for the buck rod bar none, is a St. Croix PM80MHF. I personaly would not buy an Abu reel. I would consifer Pflueger Trion 66 or Gander Equiv, Okuma induron 400, or the priceier Daiwa Luna.biiigfish32 wrote:Im new to musky and Im thinking about getting a 8 foot rod. Then putting an Abu Garcia 6600 reel on it. I like casting and I want to through the big spinners and swimbaits. CAn somebody tell me if this would be the best Idea.
Thanks agian
Re: 8 foot musky rod
St. Croix has awesome customer service, made in USA and you can upgrade the rod for something differnt later.Chasin50 wrote:The best bang for the buck rod bar none, is a St. Croix PM80MHF. I personaly would not buy an Abu reel. I would consifer Pflueger Trion 66 or Gander Equiv, Okuma induron 400, or the priceier Daiwa Luna.biiigfish32 wrote:Im new to musky and Im thinking about getting a 8 foot rod. Then putting an Abu Garcia 6600 reel on it. I like casting and I want to through the big spinners and swimbaits. CAn somebody tell me if this would be the best Idea.
Thanks agian
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Re: 8 foot musky rod
I'm not all that impressed. When I had a 45-day-old rod snap in half from a manufacturing defect, it cost me $30 (apparently they've reduced it to $20 now), and I'm not counting shipping... Take a look at their Warranty:edalz wrote:St. Croix has awesome customer service, made in USA and you can upgrade the rod for something differnt later.
Their "Discount Shipping Program" cost me only an additional $10; so why does RETURN shipping (the reason I had to send the extra $30, presumably) cost 3X more? Suddenly, my brand new $170 rod cost me $210 just to get their defect serviced...1. Write a note explaining the problem. Send the note, a check for $20* and your entire rod to St. Croix. We suggest using our Discount Shipping Program, which is described elsewhere on this page.
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http://www.stcroixrods.com/content.asp?id=14
I'm very happy so far with the two Gander Mtn. 8.5' rods I have; I can just bring them back to the store if they're defective, and one was $70 (on sale) and the other $90.
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Re: 8 foot musky rod
[quote="The best bang for the buck rod bar none, is a St. Croix PM80MHF. I personaly would not buy an Abu reel. I would consifer Pflueger Trion 66 or Gander Equiv, Okuma induron 400, or the priceier Daiwa Luna.[/quote]
That suprises me that you like the Gander reels more than Abu. All I use is Abu reels and I've had no problems whatsoever. I have had 2 Gander reels that broke and since Gander was phasing out the GS66, they replaced my reels with Abu 6600 C3's.
That suprises me that you like the Gander reels more than Abu. All I use is Abu reels and I've had no problems whatsoever. I have had 2 Gander reels that broke and since Gander was phasing out the GS66, they replaced my reels with Abu 6600 C3's.