rod for BIG baits
chrismuskiemersch
Posted 1/1/2013 11:00 AM (#606631)
Subject: rod for BIG baits




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im looking for a rod that will throw the biggest of baits i can not find a rod that is for around the 16oz. and bigger baits. throwing pounders with my 6-10oz it feels like its going snap.
muskyhunter47
Posted 1/1/2013 11:09 AM (#606635 - in reply to #606631)
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Location: Minnesota
there are alot of great rods out there for the big stuff.
How much do you want to spend?
I use a Thorne bros Predator XX Hevy i had it custom built its a 9 '8" rod works great for pounders
Ronix
Posted 1/1/2013 11:12 AM (#606636 - in reply to #606631)
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There are many...Big Dawg, migizi xxh, predator xxh, TI xxh, MI monster mag
gordonmann69
Posted 1/1/2013 2:21 PM (#606695 - in reply to #606631)
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Tackle industries XXH
Muskyhunter10
Posted 1/1/2013 3:07 PM (#606715 - in reply to #606631)
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Location: Minnesota
Tackle industries xxh
quest
Posted 1/1/2013 4:56 PM (#606743 - in reply to #606631)
Subject: RE: rod for BIG baits


go american-made and get a big dawg, premier XXXH, xxh pred, or go custom. any of those rods will launch 16 + oz. baits
Team Rhino
Posted 1/1/2013 5:48 PM (#606750 - in reply to #606631)
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Location: Appleton
I threw H2o Bucket Heads with my Custom X 8' 6" XH all season and loved it. Not saying you need to buy one just take a look at them and decide for your self
fishhawk50
Posted 1/1/2013 6:06 PM (#606752 - in reply to #606631)
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Location: oconomowoc, wi
TI XXH!
Guest
Posted 1/1/2013 8:26 PM (#606775 - in reply to #606743)
Subject: RE: rod for BIG baits


quest - 1/1/2013 4:56 PM

go american-made and get a big dawg, premier XXXH, xxh pred, or go custom. any of those rods will launch 16 + oz. baits


just wondering what reels you use? i see guy on here all the time say go american-made for rods then in the next breath say go shimano,abu or daiwa when it comes to reels. i just find it a little funny.

t.i. rods are worth every penny. i also don't see how t.i. rods weigh more as some have said. the t.i. 9' xl 3-12oz weighs 10.1oz and the st. croix LT 8'6" xh 4-12oz weighs 10.2 and the premier 8'6"xh 4-10oz weighs 10.7oz and both the st. croix rods have 14" handles and the t.i. have 18" handles.
Tackle Industries
Posted 1/2/2013 6:33 AM (#606800 - in reply to #606631)
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Location: Land of the Musky
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RE "t.i. rods are worth every penny. i also don't see how t.i. rods weigh more as some have said. the t.i. 9' xl 3-12oz weighs 10.1oz and the st. croix LT 8'6" xh 4-12oz weighs 10.2 and the premier 8'6"xh 4-10oz weighs 10.7oz and both the st. croix rods have 14" handles and the t.i. have 18" handles."

You are correct on the weights. The TI rods are equivalent weight (or less) as a similar power/length St Croix. In short, I use very high tech materials and adhesives to make my rod blanks. I am about 99% sure that no other rod manufacturer uses these raw materials (at least the fiber material) to make rod blanks. This is how we can get the weight down but retain the power in the blank to throw big lures. Just an FYI, I do sell the 9' blanks too in case anyone wants to make a custom rod. Good winter project I am currently having Tuscarora Tackle (Jeremy) make me 6 really high end custom rods for the musky shows coming up. Pictures to come...and I will pre-sell any of these 6 rods and deliver them to the show(s) for pickup.
thanks
James
Slobasaurus
Posted 1/6/2013 11:27 AM (#607934 - in reply to #606631)
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Location: Chicago, IL
Can the TI XH handle MegaD's? The XH's are rated to 12oz and the MegaD's are 13oz. The XXH's are rated for 8-32oz. Just wondering if anyone out there is using the XH to throw the MegaD's. Or, if you guys strongly advise going with the XXH. Thinking about picking up a 9' full grip non telescopic.
Zinox
Posted 1/6/2013 1:01 PM (#607965 - in reply to #606631)
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I would go with the XXH for both magnum and super magnum dawgs, absolutely love mine :D
Tackle Industries
Posted 1/6/2013 9:00 PM (#608099 - in reply to #607934)
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Location: Land of the Musky
Slobasaurus - 1/6/2013 11:27 AM

Can the TI XH handle MegaD's? The XH's are rated to 12oz and the MegaD's are 13oz. The XXH's are rated for 8-32oz. Just wondering if anyone out there is using the XH to throw the MegaD's. Or, if you guys strongly advise going with the XXH. Thinking about picking up a 9' full grip non telescopic.


The XH can handle them but IMO you will be happier with the XXH for overall loading of the rod.


Just an FYI-Tackle Industries rods will be at the Anglers 911 booth at the Chicago show this weekend! Just in case they are out of the rod you wanted at the show we will be drop shipping rods for Angers 911 during the show for the show price. Good thing is, all profits form both the Anglers 911 booth and Tackle Industries will be donated to various charities!!!! Please stop by and look at the rods.
James
Owner, Tackle Industries

PS-they will have few of the XXH rods for BIG rubber too.
Slobasaurus
Posted 1/6/2013 10:26 PM (#608112 - in reply to #606631)
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Location: Chicago, IL
Awesome, James. Looking forward to connecting live this Saturday. Talk soon- Kevin.
Tackle Industries
Posted 1/7/2013 4:55 PM (#608276 - in reply to #608112)
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Location: Land of the Musky
Slobasaurus - 1/6/2013 10:26 PM

Awesome, James. Looking forward to connecting live this Saturday. Talk soon- Kevin.


Sorry, I won't be at the show personally, just my rods. I am at an all week ice cream class learning how to make ice cream on a large scale mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Ice Cream! Irons in many fires....or ice I guess...
Esocidae
Posted 1/7/2013 8:10 PM (#608332 - in reply to #606631)
Subject: RE: rod for BIG baits




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Location: St.John, Indiana
chrismuskiemersch - 1/1/2013 11:00 AM

im looking for a rod that will throw the biggest of baits i can not find a rod that is for around the 16oz. and bigger baits. throwing pounders with my 6-10oz it feels like its going snap.


MI - Mark L signature series 8’3” Pounder Rod -XXXXH 16-48oz
Handles pounders and 2 pounders .
Ronix
Posted 1/7/2013 8:19 PM (#608339 - in reply to #608332)
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Predator.
smbrickner
Posted 1/9/2013 10:16 AM (#608573 - in reply to #606631)
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For my trip to big V in October I used my TI XXH with the Toro High Speed and threw pounders the whole trip.
bowhunter29
Posted 1/9/2013 12:34 PM (#608606 - in reply to #606631)
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Location: South-Central PA
9'6" custom TI XXH.

jeremy
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Posted 1/9/2013 1:00 PM (#608611 - in reply to #608606)
Subject: Re: rod for BIG baits


bowhunter29 - 1/9/2013 12:34 PM

9'6" custom TI XXH.

jeremy


x2, had Tuscarora tackle build me one and its great.
bigbite
Posted 1/9/2013 2:06 PM (#608624 - in reply to #606631)
Subject: RE: rod for BIG baits




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Location: Pewaukee, WI
Black River rods are a good bet. They're light and priced right!