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Location: Madison, WI | Hi guys,
Quick question for you. Want to start throwing size 18 Rapala's as a throwback bait, and as a primary presentation in situations where they are consistently following larger presentations, but not eating. Can anyone suggest a proper rod / reel combo that would make sense for doing this?
Would I want to go to a heavy action spinning setup or what? What would work best to maximize casting distance for such a light lure, without sacrificing hookset potential, etc ?
Thanks in advance for any feedback,
"Jackpot" John Schroeder | |
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Location: Dixon, IL | I use my light musky/pike 7 ft rod ( 1 to 3 oz) for no. 18 Rapala. My son caught a 8 lbs bass on no. 18 Rapala in Florida. He use heavy Bass 7 ft rod/ baitcasting. 6" or 7.5" grandma (minnowtype lure) is great because its little heavier than no. 18 Rapala for casting. No. 18 Rapala is 11/16 oz, which is not too bad....almost 3/4 oz! If you perfer spinning......about 7 ft long, heavy action and medium to fast tip would be good! I use St. Croix 7 ft, 1/2 TO 1 1/2 OZ ,FAST action for no. 18 Rapala, large spoon, 3/4 oz spinnerbaits and 6" grandma for big bass and pike. | |
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| I like a 7 foot medium-heavy spinning rod. That lure is 11/16th ounce as ILMusky notes, but when it gets windy, it's like trying to cast a potato chip with a bait caster. The F-18 is a great lure and I have been using it for 30 years. I've caught Muskies, Pike, Bass, Walleyes, and Lake Michigan Brown Trout on them. They are great Musky lure for kids who can't use a bait caster yet because they are light enough to use on spinning tackle, but they are still big enough to attract a Musky. The only draw back to them is that Muskies chew them up and destroy them pretty easily, but I guess thats a good thing. They are actually pretty reasonable compared to the other baits we buy. | |
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