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Location: Northern New Jersey | Hello all,
pretty new here, very new to musky fishing. I have acquired a 5500 c3 that i will hopefully be using. I dont plan on anything over 2-3 ounces so I'm hoping it will be alright. my question is actually what this reel would be best matched with rod wise? I'm looking for a rod that does around 3/4-3 ounce lures. I'm really not trying to spend over 50 bucks or so. If you guys could point me in the direction of a good rod that might be obtainable in that price range (used is fine as well) it would be greatly appreciated. Yes I know its good to buy "quality stuff and be done" but I really dont have much money to be spending on it. I just need something entry level that will be used probably no more than 5-6 times a year. |
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| Find a nice gander mt musky rod MH to H action and you should be set or find a nice used premier, MI or TI rod. Be sure to get proper line and terminal tackle and you'll be good to go sir! |
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Location: Northern New Jersey | what about the gander musky rods that are out now? they retail for 40. i think i remember reading that they used to make a more high quality one, but wasnt sure if the ones they have listed now are different or what the deal is. |
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| The $40 Gander rod you're looking at is the Advantage. Not sure what they have in stores, but a few years ago they had three or four different models. The Advantage will handle 3/4 to 3 oz lures, but it's only 7'. I prefer 7'6" for jerkbaits, twitchbaits, et cetera and 9' for almost everything else, so a 7' is a little short for my liking . Since you're only going a few times each year this rod will work, but I would suggest trying to find a 7'6" or 8' as a general, all purpose rod. At the price range of $50 you don't have a ton of options. Bass Pro makes the Graphite Series, but they only go up to 7' and the lure rating is 1/2 to 2 oz. I started with a flipping stick. That's an easier option to find that would work for majority of the lures between 3/4 and 3 oz.
A few years ago Wacky Worm tackle in Pa (just off of 80 not far from the NJ border) had a decent selection of musky rods. They're all fairly short, and I can't speak for the prices or current selection, but it may be worth giving the owner a call. He had a decent supply of lures when I was there last. |
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Location: Northern New Jersey | thanks c&r. yeah ive been to wacky worm a few times, his wall of plastics is amazing!!! im not very tall and cant wield a 7'6" rod very easily, especially when throwin jerkbaits. most of my bass rods are 7' and i have one 7'3, but even that feels cumbersome to use. ill probably just end up getting the gander, but there is a fishing flea market near me this weekend so i'm gunna see if i can score a deal there. |
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Location: Sussex, NJ | Pequest Flea Market! |
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| Ugly stick makes a wide selection in that price range. I was on vacation in Florida and went down to a pier to watch people fishing ugly sticks were everywhere and let me tell you I SAW THEM REALY get tested to the max and none were broke that day. I was so impressed bought two when I got home for trolling becase I would be sick to loose a Legend Tournament over the side of my boat. Hope this helps. |
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| It can be inconvenient using longer rods, but the advantages far outweigh the negatives. When I got my first flipping stick I was a little overwhelmed about the weight and length of it, but overtime I became used to it. Longer rods allow longer casts, larger figure-8s, better hooksets, and make it easier to keep a fish hooked. I prefer a 7'6" for jerkbaits because it feels unnatural to use an 8'6" or 9' rod in a sideways sweep. For every other lure type I'll use a long rod, but for that application I'll drop down in length. Some guys swear by 6'6", 6'9", or 7' rods for jerkbaits, but I feel you get the best of both worlds with a 7'6". In the end it really comes down to personal preference, but I wouldn't advise anyone to purchase a 7' or less. Don't be intimidated by rod length. If you're thinking about buying a rod at the flea market this weekend try to find some info on it before you make the purchase. Shoot me a PM or post on here if you have any questions. I might see you there depending on the weather conditions. |
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Location: Northern New Jersey | i'll take that into consideration c&r, thanks. looks like snow and 42 for the show tomorrow.......i got a hankerin for hot dog johnnys though! |
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"light" action rod?