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| Howdy,
A colleague and I were discussing muskie rods the other day and it eventually turned to a hypothetical about what the "perfect rod", or more specifically rod series since you can't have just one, would look like.
Recognizing the combined expertise available on this site, I was curious what we could come up with in regards to: length, materials, handles, actions, speeds, storage options, etc. The only limitation being available technology.
Since all of us fish different waters, different techniques, from different boats and in different regions of the US and Canada I'd be curious to see the design similarities and differences.
Thanks in advance for sharing your insights and expertise.
Take care,
Ruddiger |
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| I think this would depend on the what bait you are most comfortable fishing with...Lot's of "perfect rod's" out there for the perfect bait. But an interesting topic. |
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Location: Minnesota | Comes down to what bait. I have a 5 foot 6 inches I love you use for walk the dog baits .my longest rod is 9 foot 8 inch I use for pounders. I have 10 perfect rod's all depends on what I'm throwing. |
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Posts: 392
| My perfect rod is the custom rod my wife bought on her own and surprised me on our 40th anniversary. What makes it perfect is that it was tailored for a specific need (jerk baits) and my fishing style/preferences but it brings a smile whether I am catching fish or not. |
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Location: South-Central PA | There's no answer to this question if you're looking for a 'one size fits all'. The opinions will be as varied as the people giving them. There are way too many variables, the biggest being personal preference.
Jeremy |
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| I second what bowhunter said. The only "Must" for me is an 18" handle, I like the extra control for casting, hook setting, and doing the figure 8.
Jim |
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| Big Nasty is about as close as it gets for a single rod...
The LT line for a series of rods. |
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Location: Mt. Zion, IL | Lunger50 - 3/8/2015 6:15 PM
Big Nasty is about as close as it gets for a single rod...
The LT line for a series of rods.
Big Nasty IS the best rod I have used. I can toss any bait in the box with it. Choose your reel for your technique and go fish with it. |
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Location: Wisconsin | Never purchased a rod more that $220, so I cant compare it to a St. Croix tournement legend series or something.... but I sure do love tooth tamers. Like everyone has mentioned, it depends on what you throw, but for me, the 8'6 xh tooth tamer is a perfect "middle of the road" rod |
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Location: NoDak | 11' one piece, split grip shorter by 2 inches than most 8'6" rods, same action as what we have already but with 2 feet more but end. |
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| Perfect rod would be 9 ft, and telescope, to fit into most rod lockers. |
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Designing the perfect rod?