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Location: South Central PA | First off I just wanted to say that I'm so glad I found this forum. I am hoping you guys could help replace a rod that I just lost. Did a bonehead move and didn't strap down the rod before running some rapids in my jet sled. It was an old Quantum casting 7 or 7'6" that I used for 7" cranks for twitching and 1 oz jigs (J Macs & lil Hustler). The rod was light and sensitive for a musky rod, but still had enough backbone to get a good hookset. Looking for some opinions and knowledge on rods. I want the lightest rod that will fit the bill with a budget of 200.00. I live in central PA and I don't have alot of options to put my hands on many musky rods. I have a St. Croix 7'6" premier already that is rated up to 4 oz and have no problem throwing dawgs on it (I swear it was miss marked). It is a little stiffer than what I want this rod to be. Think jigging rod for walleye...only for musky.
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Tim |
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| Not sure if you want to go used...
If you can get your hands on an old (no longer in production), medium-heavy power St. Croix Avid... they are lighter than the Premiers and much more sensitive. Might be able to get a great deal on one. Another great option is the Custom X line-up. Very light and super-sensitive. Might have to go used on that rod in order to stay within' your budget.
Is your Premier an older model? If I were buying new... I'd go with another Premier, myself. The older Premier's were bulkier and a little heavier than what they offer now. Different guides, too. |
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Location: South Central PA | I have no issue with used especially on a St Croix Avid. I have 8 Avids for bass and walleye and love them. I didn't realize they were made in a musky series. Great advice!!
I fish smaller rivers and they seem to like smaller lures thus the need for a lighter rig. |
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Location: South Central PA | So i have looked around for some used stock. Notta. Any reviews on the Musky Innovations BullDawg Spring rods? It seems to fit what I'm looking for. Just wish I could I could put my hands on one before I spent the money.
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| Sent u a PM. |
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Location: Perrysburg Ohio | I could build you what you want in a basic no bling model for close to $200. |
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Location: Smith Creek | Big Jig
A little over your budget but would work really well for what you're doing.
http://stcroixrods.com/shop/freshwater/legend-tournament-bass-casti...
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Location: SE, WI. | I would just consider a good bass flipping stick. Probably 8'. Many good ones out there. Look for rods rated for 3/4-2 oz baits. Fished many a jig/creature, and tossed many small cranks on flipping sticks. JD |
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| Get yourself a MH 8ft St. Croix Tidemaster Inshore casting rod.
I use one specifically for fishing 1oz to 2oz jigs and large cranks for large walleye. The rod is sensitive, powerful, and balances well with 200 to 300 sized baitcasters. |
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| I prefer the 8ft rod for casting distance, but they do make 7ft versions of the rod I mentioned. |
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Location: South Central PA | Thanks for all the replies!! Slimetime hooked me up with a great rod. A 7' Avid which has already put a 40" in the boat. I can't say enough how I appreciate Slimetime and to everyone who commented or pm me. |
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| Glad you found what you are looking for. The Avid's were great rods. |
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new twitching/jigging rod advice....