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| I am going to get a rod for big rubber. My issue is 8 foot fits better for transport, but I can force an 8'6" if need be. Does the extra length really help? This rod will be specific for this purpose. Thanks, Big P |
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| Musky innovations mark lijewski xxxh. 8'3" 18 inch but. Flings rubber awesome and get excellent hook sets. And if you really wanna rip the bait fast it's the only way to go. |
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Location: Walker, MN | I use a Okuma EVX 8'6" XH, it telescopes down to about 6'10" or so. Also, a great rod for the price point. |
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| I am having a custom rod made, so I have the actual rod picked out, was more concerned with how much am I missing out with going with an 8 foot vs the longer rod. Big P |
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Location: Minneapolis | I have an 8' but wish I had a 9' or larger. TI makes a 9' that telescopes down to 7'6" |
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Location: Hayward, WI | I would say yesm the extra length helps. I have one 8 foot rod and it feels short now. Everything else I own is 8'6" or 9 foot. Figure 8's much better with even an 8'6 vs 8.
With that said how about a telescopic 9 footer? I use Tackle Industries 9' rods for almost everything and like them a lot. I use the XXH for my Pounder rod. |
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Location: St.John, Indiana | esox4130 - 1/30/2013 7:21 PM
Musky innovations mark lijewski xxxh. 8'3" 18 inch but. Flings rubber awesome and get excellent hook sets. And if you really wanna rip the bait fast it's the only way to go.
Best rod for big rubber ... |
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| I had a 10'3" custom rod made just for Pounders and 2 Pounders, and this thing is incredible. It is like using a catapult to launch those baits. Also, as mentioned before, I can effectively perform a figure up to 4 ft. down with minimal effort (plus my turns are super wide). From my experience, get the rod as long as you can handle. |
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| Tackle Industries XXH rod for big rubber. No contest great rod. |
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Location: Appleton | I'm a big fan of the Custom X 8'6" XH for throwing big rubber. Used it all last year and held up great. I'm not saying there aren't other good rods just saying to check these out before buying. |
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Location: MN | Lucky Craft Man - 1/30/2013 9:15 PM
I had a 10'3" custom rod made just for Pounders and 2 Pounders, and this thing is incredible. It is like using a catapult to launch those baits. Also, as mentioned before, I can effectively perform a figure up to 4 ft. down with minimal effort (plus my turns are super wide). From my experience, get the rod as long as you can handle.
What blank did you use for this rod? |
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Location: South-Central PA | I'd go 8'6" at the very least. I think you'll find a 9' or longer to be even better. If transport is an issue, get a TI two-piece.
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| Tim Schmitz - 1/31/2013 8:04 AM
Lucky Craft Man - 1/30/2013 9:15 PM
I had a 10'3" custom rod made just for Pounders and 2 Pounders, and this thing is incredible. It is like using a catapult to launch those baits. Also, as mentioned before, I can effectively perform a figure up to 4 ft. down with minimal effort (plus my turns are super wide). From my experience, get the rod as long as you can handle.
What blank did you use for this rod?
A two piece TI XXH
http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/board/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=76... |
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8 or 8'6" rod for big rubber