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| I recently received some Cabelas gift certificates and was considering using them for a new creature/backup bucktail rod. The certificates dont amount to much so i wanted to keep the price down. I am comtemplating between a Berkeley Steelhead Rod or a Cabelas Fish Eagle II Musky rod.
The Berkeley rod is 7'9" H, rated for 15-50 lb line, and 1/4-4 oz lure...$60
The Cabelas rod is 7'6" H, rated for 15-30 lb line, and 3/4-2.5 oz lure...$80
I am leaning towards the Berkeley due to the added length and the fact that the sensitivity is probably a little better, but I am concerned about how well a steelhead rod will hold up to a muskie. I have seen steelhead rods used for large pike fishing
I am interested in some opinions on these two choices. Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I use spinning tackle for Creatures most of the time, and prefer a 7' rod. The action I like would be considered medium heavy if a bass rod, and heavy if a walleye stick. There isn't a 'muskie' rod I know of in an action light enough for what I need. Line weight should be 14# to 17# mono, or 20# to 30# superlines. The reel should balance well on the rod. My two cents.  |
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA | I like spinning tackle as well. I have a 7' med heavy st. croix premier with a quantum catalyst reel and 30lb mono berkley big game |
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| Go with a 7 1/2-8' flippin stick./ heavy bass rod. 1/2 - 1/1/2 ounce. I used a salmon rod for awhile but needed a faster action.
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