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| I was just wondering what some people's thoughts were as too what rod was the best I know there are certain rods for different baits so lets say best versatile rod? |
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Location: Minnesota | i bought a thorne bros 9'8"predator xx hevy put a tranx on it bought for the big rubber.
bought it this spring just playing with it but i was casting small buck tails with it. granted i like my buck tail rod better for small buck tails but i can use this rod for every thing i have on the other hand my buck tail rod would snap in half if i put a pounder on it. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | There is no 'best' fishing rod. This question has thousands of responses already on dozens of threads here, and it comes down to personal preferences. The question is way to broad, better for 'all around' what? Pounders and 1 ounce spinners? Topwater, bucktails and 16" crankbaits?
That's why there are so many models and actions to choose from that are specific to what the rod was designed to do.
What reel will you put on the rod? That will make a difference too.
best to take a look at your lures you throw regularly and match the rod to your preferred presentations. |
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Location: Detroit River | There is no such thing no matter if it's musky or bass fishing. The closest to an all-around musky rod is the 9' TI XH.
Edited by Zib 10/22/2012 7:20 PM
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| Steve is wrong. The "best" rod is one you can afford, that does what you need it to do, and fits in your truck/boat/rod locker. The "best" rod is one you can use for 12 hours straight, without causing you a great deal of pain when you use it, that will also not cause your trip to be ruined should said rod wind up stepped on, snapped, slammed in a door, or thrown overboard.
If you want the most versatile rod? 8'-0" MH fast action. That will cover the widest range of applications.
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Location: Illinois | I like the Okuma 9'3" telescopic for it's performance, affordability, and transportability. |
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Location: Mt. Zion, IL | St Croix PMXHF86 with rear handle extended 5" gets my vote. I have 2 of them paired with Revo Toro 60's in the 5.4:1 ratio and another with a Revo Toro 60 Winch. I can throw everything from Mepps #5's to pounders with the same setup. The rod is light enough for use all day and the extended handle really helps the back and shoulders at the end of the day or week (if fishing that long). |
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| Yeah I guess the question is too broad I mainly throw bucktails and topwater with the occasional glider and jerbait. I have always owned st croix but with the new ones costing so much looking to buy a couple more affordable rods |
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| I scoured this board for information/opinions on a new rod earlier this summer to replace my Shimano Compre's for my annual Canada musky trip. Knowing full well it comes down to personal preference and there's absolutely no substitute for trying them out. But when you are limited in the ability to try them out (as I am), opinions do count for something.
Lots of opinions here led me to the TI rods. Never heard of them before this board. I took a chance on a 9'0" MH Tele and absolutely loved it. Of the 7 "affordable" rods I took on the trip (some backups, some as loaners for people in the group) I used the TI 90% of the time (about 6-7hrs / day for 7 days).
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Location: nappanee IN | hey medina, go to www.stcroixrods.com and go to shop now and under the bargain area sometimes you can save a ton off of new rods |
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Location: SE Wisconsin | To me personally, "Best Rod" is all in the details of superior craftsmanship. I love every single Migizi I own, hands down. |
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| Throw a 9'0 XH Predator rod from Thorne Bros and you will never throw anything else. Complement it with a Shimano Tranx....Unreal. |
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| Tackle Industries 9 XH |
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Location: Denmark | The best VERSATILE rod IMO, is a Musky Innovation Bulldawg series, 7.6" 10oz. Great for gliders, DC10's, Ripping cranks and dawgs. If I should only owe one rod, that would be it. |
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Location: On the X that marks the mucky spot | I'd say the best line-up of rods would be the Preditors made at Thorne Bro's. If you're talking about the best production rods then the St.Croix Legion Tournament (blue) would be it. |
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Best Fishing Rod?