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Raven
Posted 4/21/2017 10:37 AM (#859109)
Subject: The right gear for Musky




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I am new to Musky fishing. I don't now what tackle to get. what type of reels, pole, line. I'm not the richest guy around. Is it O.K. to get used things. Help
muskyhunter47
Posted 4/21/2017 12:20 PM (#859120 - in reply to #859109)
Subject: Re: The right gear for Musky




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Location: Minnesota
Used is fine you can get some good deals good way to start. I'm a shimano guy TE 's are a solid reel will last a long time .i have some that are 15 years old and are still catching fish
Kirby Budrow
Posted 4/21/2017 2:42 PM (#859130 - in reply to #859120)
Subject: Re: The right gear for Musky





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Location: Chisholm, MN
Tons of info on this site for you. You can use the search function and find what you need.

Few things:
You need a big net. Can't do it without it. Frabil Powercatch or Beckman or drifter.
You will want at least an 8 ft heavy rod. Try a St. Croix Mojo Musky
You can use any shimano or abu garcia reel to get you started. Shimano 400B or Abu Revo S will be good starts. Used is fine if it's not too beat up.
You need 80lb braid minimum.
Quality leaders. Never skimp. Look at Rollie and Helens or thorne bros has what you need.
Hook Cutters (small bolt cutters)
Some bucktails will get you started for baits. Try black.
Long pliars.

If you catch one, net it and leave the net in the water with the fish in it while unhooking. Then gently lift the fish out of the water for a picture. Hold the fish horizontal(never vertical) for a pic. Have the fish out of the water for no more than 30 seconds. Gently put it back in and hold the fish upright in the water by the tail while it revives. No need to pump the fish back and forth. Just let it sit there and recover.
monsterlures
Posted 4/21/2017 2:55 PM (#859131 - in reply to #859109)
Subject: Re: The right gear for Musky




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Just to correct kirby, revo TORO S, not revo S.
Should you end up looking at abu garcia reels, keep in minde that the revo TORO lineup is the size 300 and 400 muskie compatible reel family while the revo lineup is the size 200 bass reel lineup that is totaly non compatible with about 85% of fishing techniques used for big pike/muskie, some people who arent familiar with abu garcia tend to get confused.

Kirby Budrow
Posted 4/21/2017 2:57 PM (#859133 - in reply to #859131)
Subject: Re: The right gear for Musky





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Location: Chisholm, MN
monsterlures - 4/21/2017 2:55 PM

Just to correct kirby, revo TORO S, not revo S.
Should you end up looking at abu garcia reels, keep in minde that the revo TORO lineup is the size 300 and 400 muskie compatible reel family while the revo lineup is the size 200 bass reel lineup that is totaly non compatible with about 85% of fishing techniques used for big pike/muskie, some people who arent familiar with abu garcia tend to get confused.



Yup, good catch. 400 sizes are best overall in my opinion.
Tommis
Posted 4/21/2017 4:07 PM (#859143 - in reply to #859109)
Subject: Re: The right gear for Musky





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Location: Southwest PA
Abu Garcia Maxtoro is a GREAT entry level reel at an unbeatable price point. Just wanted to throw that out there because above posts are enough said.
monsterlures
Posted 4/21/2017 4:16 PM (#859144 - in reply to #859109)
Subject: Re: The right gear for Musky




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In order to better help you, could you answer these question?
Where do you intend to fish?
What fishing have you done before getting interested in muskie?
How old are you?
Hase any muskie specific technic caught your eye already? (Bucktails, big rubber, crankbaits...?)
ffib
Posted 4/23/2017 9:25 PM (#859367 - in reply to #859109)
Subject: Re: The right gear for Musky




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Buy a good net and knipex hook cutters before anything.
Raven
Posted 4/24/2017 1:32 PM (#859433 - in reply to #859144)
Subject: Re: The right gear for Musky




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St Lawrence NY, Bass fishing and a lot of it, 67, make bucktails ( 8" 8-12 size blades ), make my own rubber lures ( biggest 10"). When it comes to crankbaits, I have got them over the years ( Biggest 10" ). I am use to baitcasting reels.
Raven
Posted 4/24/2017 1:46 PM (#859436 - in reply to #859109)
Subject: Re: The right gear for Musky




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Do I get a one or 2 piece rod.
monsterlures
Posted 4/24/2017 2:09 PM (#859439 - in reply to #859109)
Subject: Re: The right gear for Musky




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Try to get a reel with a ratio of 5 then, that is a rather versitile ratio. Pick from one of these depending on your budjet and you should be good to go:
Revo TORO s
MAXTORO
calcutta 400b
Calcutta 400d
Tranx 400pg.

For the rod, a 1 piece usually peformes better but a 2 piece is much easier to carry.
The tackle industries xh should allow you to fish all the lures you described without any issiues. It existe in 1 or 2 pieces so up to you to chose
Chemi
Posted 4/24/2017 2:31 PM (#859444 - in reply to #859436)
Subject: Re: The right gear for Musky





Raven - 4/24/2017 2:46 PM Do I get a one or 2 piece rod.

Also consider getting a telescoping rod. There are 9' rods that telescope down to 7.5'. It's my preference for longer rods. Only one "piece" to worry about, and the ~7' rod sleeves protect them nicely.

James at Tackle Industries has some on special right now:

http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/board/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=116522&posts=2#M859443 

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