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| what do think is the best rod and reel setup for 10yr kid |
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Location: sneaking out to get on the water ;-) | Just got mine a black max rod and reel combo by abu for our son for easter.He's 10 but small for his size.He casted in the yard for a couple weeks and has been pike fishing with it the last couple weeks.I made him start with just mono but he's doing really well with it so I'm spooling it up with 50 lb spiderwire tonight.It's a 6'6" mh rod.I also started our other son on a similar set up four years ago and he caught quite a few muskie on it including a 37.5 with it.He's now using an 8' mojo musky rod with a cardiff on it.A 6'6" mh bass combo will deffinetley get a youngster started into the baitcasters for muskies. Russ |
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Location: Yahara River Chain | If the kid is already using a spinning rod, I would get him/her a reel with the crank on the same side as his/her spinning reel. Trust me it will make the transition much easier. |
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| My 10 yr old is using a gander moutain 7'6" with a C-3 he will cast it for hours |
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Location: Tennessee | I'd say 6'6"-7ft would be good for a start on length. I'd look at composition of the outfit as less weight will be less fatiguing on a younger kid starting out on big gear. Little heavier than a St Croix but the Ugly Stik Inshore lights are a beast for their size. I have one that's the equivalent to a MH bassrod that's drug in 30+lb flatheads and currently has a C4 with 65lb Sufix 832 as a backup/loaner musky rig. My little cousin used it alot catfishing when he was about that age and done fine with it. Had a 6600 CL Rocket on it at the time. |
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| Bass Pro has their 2011 models of the Graphite Series on sale for $30. That's pretty tough to beat price-wise. I would recommend the 7' MH of the two options. It's rated for up to 2 oz, which isn't much, but how much is a 10 year-old going throw.
http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-2011-Graphite-Series-Muskie-R...
A flipping stick might be a little lighter, easier to come by, and have a more forgiving tip.
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| I'm sometimes thankful the only two fishing partners I have that are lefties are my wife (she's actually right-handed, but reels more comfortably with her left hand) and my grandson (a true south-paw). I've never been asked to share any of my prized bass rod/reel combos with one of my buddies (which has been really nice), but it's been an unfortunate situation when it comes to muskies because I don't have the luxury of supplying gear to friends who normally don't fish for them. So, my grandson (don't tell my wife, she's second) is my favorite fishing partner for muskies (probably for everything else too! Again, don't tell my wife).
Anyway, I'm was often surprised that my 10 year old grandson (last season) more often than not would pick-up and cast quite efficiently one of my 9' TI XH rods paired with a Toro 61 for a good while each outing before grabbing the 8' St. Croix Premier with a 51 that I would encourage him to use. The baits he uses primarily are handled well by either rod (spinnerbaits and topwater). He did comment that it is much easier to throw a shallow invader with the larger combo (and that's become a recent favorite bait for him).
He's more than a foot shorter than I am, but I don't think that an 8' rod is really too long for many youngsters. He figure-8's deep. Casting accuracy is consistent. Has as much control as you could hope a 10 year old would have when fighting a muskie.
I'm not sure he wears out any sooner with the 9' rod, but concerned a little I encourage him to use the 8'. What I like about him using these combos, is that it's what he'll likely be using for a long time (the law of dimishing returns on the length of muskie rods will more than likely keep the curve from 10' rods becoming the norm anytime soon.)
The one drawback is that he does cast off his side a lot of the time. He's able to throw directly over his head. Three people in the boat might challenge him a whole lot (of course, many "idiot" casters are challenged by an additional "idiot").
Probably just worth one penny.
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Location: Mt. Zion, IL | I have a like new 6600 SSC3 (C3 with a thumb bar) I would get rid of for a good price if you are interested. I used a 6500 C3 when I was 12 and had no issues. I was a small kid. |
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| Not a kid but my mother likes to fish and isn't very strong so I set her up with the smaller size calcutta real and a muskie innovations 7'-6" rod and she can go all day. Actually once in awhile when she's not around I'll use it, very light and comfortable set up, and it has the strength to tangle with big fish. The rod is light and long enough to make long casts and do good figure 8's. My set up is a 9'-3" okuma with a diawa saltist and there is no comparison between the two as far as weight. It will be a bit more spendy but honestlly for a single set up I think something like that would be worth it.
Edited by musky-skunk 5/17/2012 4:35 PM
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| thanks for all the replys i giving her two setup 1 6501 and st croix 7ft i been letting collect dust and older bass pro 6ft3 and blackmax reel i pick up today for her she alittle short than average. she going to be my new wed nite league partner because 2 months age lost my wife,bestfriend,fishing partner to a long battle with cancer so shes in a better place now and my little girl is moving up and taking her moms spot she my little good luck charm thanks again for all the replys hope every one a good season musky603 |
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Location: Elko - Lake Vermilion | I'm sure your Little partner will help fill your void Greatly.
God Bless Ya,. |
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| Top H2O - 5/17/2012 8:37 PM
I'm sure your Little partner will help fill your void Greatly.
God Bless Ya,.
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Location: Eastern Ontario | I hope the two of you win your Wed. night league post some pictures of her fish. |
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Location: Greenfield, WI | Whatever you get, purchase the best that you can afford. Getting equipment based purely on economics with the result of a frustrated kid who loses interest to quickly does nobody any good!
Edited by Steve Van Lieshout 5/18/2012 7:15 AM
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Location: Black Creek, WI | I started my kids with my "retired" rods in the 6-7 foot range. However, they quickly proved me wrong that shorter rods are a necessity. Last season at 9 and 11 years of age they were using 8' MH St. Croix rods without any difficulty. They like the longer rods because it helps them cast farther and I like them because the longer rod helps keep the fish pinned and cover up some of their inexperienced mistakes when fighting a fish. Good luck and have fun with your kids! |
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| Top H2O - 5/17/2012 8:37 PM
I'm sure your Little partner will help fill your void Greatly.
God Bless Ya,.
X3 I hope the two of you make some great memories out there, and having your gal show the competion how it's done a time or two would be pretty cool as well  |
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Location: Plymouth IA | Top H2O - 5/17/2012 8:37 PM
I'm sure your Little partner will help fill your void Greatly.
God Bless Ya,.
my daughters are my best fishing buds
Edited by misterperch 5/18/2012 12:19 PM
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