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| Going to be getting my first Musky rod for Christmas this year and wondering which one you guys would choose. I'm between the St Croix Musky Mojo 7'6 H (2-6 oz) and the TI 7'6 MH (1-4 oz). I will be using it as an all around rod for double 10's, topwater, jerkbaits, etc. Which rod is your guys preference and why? |
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Location: ON | 7'6"H if its one of those 2.
If I only had 1 rod to choose, 8' H or XH.
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| Me would be a 8'6" h |
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| Is 7'6 as long as you would go? Of those two I would go with the st. croix H if you're open to other lengths I'd go with something in the 8'-8'6 range H or XH with fast action like a premier 8'6xh or h. If the christmas budget is more than go with a BIG NASTY. |
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Location: Contrarian Island | i didn't know anyone still uses 7'6" rods?  best all around rod imo is the big nasty. 9 footer. you can do much better/bigger/deeper fig 8s w a long rod and casting is easier too. short rods are silly talk. |
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| I would prefer to go up to 8' but the problem I have is how to transport it. Also I probably won't be throwing anything over 4oz so I don't really need a huge rod. |
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Location: Quebec, Canada | For the price range, definitly the 8'6'' H 2-6 oz Mojo Musky or Premier. The 1st is built in Mexico while the second is built in the USA for $30 difference. If you have a SUV, you won't have any problem carrying it. Longer rods will help you with your figure 8s and for longer casts. |
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| Bizzle20 - 12/2/2013 3:15 PM
I would prefer to go up to 8' but the problem I have is how to transport it. Also I probably won't be throwing anything over 4oz so I don't really need a huge rod.
If your worried about transport get a telescoping 9' - TI 9' rods are tough to beat for the money. |
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| IAJustin - 12/2/2013 3:48 PM
Bizzle20 - 12/2/2013 3:15 PM
I would prefer to go up to 8' but the problem I have is how to transport it. Also I probably won't be throwing anything over 4oz so I don't really need a huge rod.
If your worried about transport get a telescoping 9' - TI 9' rods are tough to beat for the money.
If your only concern is transportation, the telescoping rods or even a two piece would be better - IMO.
I like the TI MH for smaller baits but prefer the XH or heavier for 10s. They are not heavy to cast but put a lot bend in the MH during the eight. |
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Location: Minneapolis, MN | If it's just about transportation, I would go with a telescoping or two piece 9 ft rod. Don't think you can go wrong with the TI or Okuma telescopic or the new two piece St. Croix Premiers. I would look at a H or XH, because even though you don't plan on throwing big baits now doesn't mean you won't change your mind later. Last year when I first started I thought the idea of throwing a bait that weighed 1 pound was insane, this year I spent all fall throwing them.
While a 9' rod does make 8's easier, I still like 7'6" rods for jerks and gliders. |
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Location: Western U.P. | If you are just getting into Musky fishing, there is nothing wrong with either 7'6" rod you've chosen. If you decide that you like it and continue on the path to the dark side, you can, and will get more different length/weight rods. From what you said in your original post, the 1-4 oz TI rod would do well for most of the lures types mentioned, unless you plan on throwing double 10's a lot. The MH TI may be a little light for a casting 10's more than 10-20 % of the time, but works fine for double 8's, up to 8" cranks, topwater, and jerks/gliders. Either rod would be a good choice, but the MH TI may be a better one to get you started for all around use. Good luck, and welcome to the dark side. |
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