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| I mentioned in another thread that I picked up an 8'1" Omen Musky Heavy. I like most of the things about it, but I can't help but wonder if the 8'7" XH might be a better option. Is it crazy to consider a rod rated for 4-10 oz if I plan on throwing mostly stuff in the 1.5-3 oz range? |
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| No its not, the only question that's impotent is does it feel right for YOU when you throw it.
If it feel good, the rod rating doesn't rely matter.
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| I never fished an Omen musky rod, so its hard for me to tell how true the lure weights are. But if they are true, you will not be very happy to throw a 1,5 or 2 oz lure with a rod rated 4-10 oz because its not really loading up very well.
I would start the season with that rod, you will find out quick if you need something heavier or longer etc.
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| I second the above advice. spot on. |
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Location: Minnesota. | LugiAustria - 3/7/2016 7:15 AM
I never fished an Omen musky rod, so its hard for me to tell how true the lure weights are. But if they are true, you will not be very happy to throw a 1,5 or 2 oz lure with a rod rated 4-10 oz because its not really loading up very well.
I would start the season with that rod, you will find out quick if you need something heavier or longer etc.
^^^ This...well stated.
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| Thanks guys- Its been a while since I've fished for Musky I think maybe I need to get used to how big these lures are. I was Casting a regular Bulldawg and it took some effort, but watching the rod tip it didn't seem to be working too hard.... |
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| Lets face the truth. There is no rod on market which can throw a 1.5 oz bucktail and a 5 oz bulldawg equaly well. In my opinion there is no need for 5 setups (its not a bad thing to have them), but in the end 2 setups will be required if you want to fish everything perfekt. |
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