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Location: IN | Who makes the most versatile 7'6" musky rod? I want something that is lighter weight but still has the capability to throw a multitude of different size lures. I throw mostly gliders and topwater. |
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Location: Madison, WI | Be sure and check out the St Croix Avid series (AM76MHF). This is my favorite rod and can do it all, buck tails, cranks, top water, etc….If $220 is in your price range you will not be disappointed! |
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Location: Pelican Lake/Three Lakes Chain | I am also a huge fan of the 7'6" St Croix. If the Avid is out of your price range, the 7'6" premier is an awesome stick. My clients and I use it constantly for tails, topwater, cranks, jerks, and dawgs. A great all around stick at $140. |
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Location: IN | I'm looking for some info on the other brands besides St. Croix, I've got a couple Premiers and I honestly don't think they are any better than my Gander rods which for some reason I throw the most. I'm interested in the Lamiglas, and Diamondbacks, or perhaps even the Esox line. |
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| Esox Johnny..if you are looking at 'premium' rods...you HAVE to consider G Loomis. (the cranberry colored ones)
i see then for sale quite a bit thru the trader boards. if i could only have one brand of rods the rest of life..i'll have to pick G Loomis. SUPER LIGHT, SUPER TUFF...awesome rods. the stardard of which most other rods are compared against
the rod you are looking for in G Loomis is about $230 new..you can get a nice used one for $170 to $110. i'd find a used one. you wont regret it.
Probably their most veristle rod is thier 7'7" Medium Heavy "Heavy Bucktail Rod". here is the model #. MUR915C-HB/ maybe this link will work.
http://products.gloomis.com/gl/products/family.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efold...
SO, you want lightweight, but has enough a$$ to throw somethign besides a 1 oz lure..check the big bucktail rod i just posted. plently of rod to throw most gliders and all topwaters.
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Location: Iowa | I have to agree with nwild here in saying that the St. Croix 7'6" premier is one of the most versatile rods on the market today unless you want to spend and arm and a leg and get a thorne bros custom diamondback rod. I would go with the 7'6" premier...My dad has one and he always catches me trying to borrow it...
Big Perc
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| Go with the 7'6" St. Croix Premier, I have three Premiers and they are the best musky rod for the money. For more money a custom Diamondback would be best.  |
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| contact the folks at Esox rods, or go to the site.
i have a 7'3" BU rod. it EASILY is lighter and casts nicer than any of my 2 loomis, ganders or my bps pete maina.
you WILL NOT be dissapointed in an esox rod. plus, they're really, really good people to deal with.
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Location: Minneapolis,Minnesota | 7'6" Thornes Diamonback JerkBait...very, very versitile rod, throws Candy Spins to Mag Dawgs with no problem.
Light as a feather with tons of backbone!
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Location: Chicago, Beverly | 7'6" Premier.. I'm sure both Lamiglass and gloomis make something quite similar.. stick with the American Sticks... can't go wrong.... |
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| I purchased two Diamondback from www.professionaledgefishingrods.com
He built me one Weagle Rod before the season started.
Good stuff Nice guy
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| I use the Premiers and the Avids, and the Avid is a completely different animal.
More flex in the tip and light as a feather.
I agree with the Made in The USA.
Beav |
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| I've been using Fig Rig Rods for several years now and I'm convinced they are a top quality rod. Very light weight, but more then enough to handle a variety of baits. the 7'6 and 8' Toothe Tamers are my favorite. www.figrigrods.com |
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