Rods for pounders
Natureboy
Posted 7/3/2014 12:42 AM (#718960)
Subject: Rods for pounders




Posts: 239


Location: Illinois
I just recently bought a 9 ft TI xh rod and also have a St. Croix musky mojo 8 ft xh. Are either of these rods going to be able to handle throwing pounders? I think they're only rated for up to 10 oz.
Juhas
Posted 7/3/2014 5:17 AM (#718963 - in reply to #718960)
Subject: RE: Rods for pounders




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TI xxh
Drakl
Posted 7/3/2014 6:07 AM (#718966 - in reply to #718960)
Subject: Re: Rods for pounders





Posts: 192


Location: Quebec, Canada
10oz top is not enough to very confortably cast pounders all day long, even for STC.

Legend Tournament Big Dawg (4-16oz)
Trophyseeker50
Posted 7/3/2014 7:15 AM (#718969 - in reply to #718960)
Subject: Re: Rods for pounders





Posts: 791


Location: WI
I bought a St croix xxxh premier this year and it is amazing how much easier it pulls a pounder or mag medusa. Last year I was using X heavy 8'er by another brand and ended up losing a couple fish due to not getting hooks moved enough. Then the rod snapped ! I determined I needed a bit more power.
curleytail
Posted 7/3/2014 7:24 AM (#718973 - in reply to #718960)
Subject: Re: Rods for pounders




Posts: 2687


Location: Hayward, WI
I have thrown Pounders on the 9' TI XH. It can be done, but I had to carefully lob them, and it felt like the rod was being heavily loaded. For the rod's sake (and mine), I'm sure if I'd want to use them much on that rod. The TI XXH handles them well.
kodiak
Posted 7/3/2014 8:03 AM (#718978 - in reply to #718960)
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Location: Okoboji
LT big dawg
Natureboy
Posted 7/3/2014 10:39 AM (#719016 - in reply to #718960)
Subject: RE: Rods for pounders




Posts: 239


Location: Illinois
We'll I guess I'm in the market for a new rod. What's my most cost effective option, since we only head north twice a year. Anyone looking to get rid of one?
gordonmann69
Posted 7/3/2014 10:46 AM (#719018 - in reply to #718960)
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Big vote foe the Tackle Industries 9 XXH. One of the best rod I use. Bonus is that's its 1/3 the price of the rods I used to use! Great rod.
kodiak
Posted 7/3/2014 11:58 AM (#719030 - in reply to #719016)
Subject: RE: Rods for pounders





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Location: Okoboji
Natureboy - 7/3/2014 10:39 AM

We'll I guess I'm in the market for a new rod. What's my most cost effective option, since we only head north twice a year. Anyone looking to get rid of one?



a used lt big dawg
EsoxAddiction
Posted 7/3/2014 6:47 PM (#719110 - in reply to #718960)
Subject: Re: Rods for pounders




Posts: 334


Location: Madison, WI
Chaos Tackle Assault Stick "shock N awe" ....awesome rod for big baits and big bucktails. Very nice rods. Ive got the swat rod and tactical strike and love them too. Rick did a great job on these rods.
esoxone
Posted 7/3/2014 7:09 PM (#719114 - in reply to #718960)
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+ 1 TI 9 XXH: top notch !!!

esoxone
Zinox
Posted 7/4/2014 1:49 AM (#719153 - in reply to #718960)
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If i was going to throw pounders all day, i would take my MI mark lijewski 4xh, but if it was for more allround use i would take a LT Big Dawg,
Slumpbuster
Posted 7/4/2014 6:40 AM (#719162 - in reply to #718960)
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Okuma makes several rods rated for pounders. I really like my 9'3 but I'm pretty tall. Most people prefer the 8'6. Both are telescopic and great rods at a great price. I would also consider a tooth tamer 8'0 xxxh jawbreaker. I know several people that use these and swear by them.
upnortdave
Posted 7/4/2014 11:04 AM (#719177 - in reply to #718960)
Subject: Re: Rods for pounders




Posts: 668


Location: mercer wi
Just used a shimano compra 9' xxh. Was very impressed with it.
Landry
Posted 7/4/2014 3:12 PM (#719193 - in reply to #718960)
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I like the TI XXH but everyone is different.
muskyhunter47
Posted 7/4/2014 3:25 PM (#719194 - in reply to #719193)
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Location: Minnesota
Ok as long as no one else is going to say it predator best rod out there
Brady080
Posted 7/5/2014 7:43 PM (#719317 - in reply to #718960)
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toothtamer jawbreaker or the chaos shock and awe. the 4-12 or 4-16oz rated rods can do it but your at the limit of the rod. i picked up a chaos shock and awe this and love it. awesome rubber rod
muskydg
Posted 7/5/2014 8:32 PM (#719322 - in reply to #718960)
Subject: Re: Rods for pounders




Posts: 66


Location: North Central, Indiana
I just got a TI xxh for throwing pounders. Best rod ever. I had MI bulldawg rods, while they are a decent rod the extra length on the handle of the TI rods cant be beat for throwing the large lures.
New2Fishing
Posted 7/8/2014 9:05 AM (#719680 - in reply to #718966)
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4-12oz
Drakl - 7/3/2014 7:07 AM

10oz top is not enough to very confortably cast pounders all day long, even for STC.

Legend Tournament Big Dawg (4-16oz)
MuskyMidget
Posted 7/8/2014 10:21 PM (#719840 - in reply to #718960)
Subject: Re: Rods for pounders




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I don't throw pounders but I will say I finally was able to use the new TI XH and XXH I bought this winter. I've been fishing st croix and okuma for years.

The TI rods are awesome sauce. For the price and functionality I wouldn't buy anything else.
Hop
Posted 7/9/2014 9:25 AM (#719883 - in reply to #718960)
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Tooth tamer 9 ft XXXH!
adudeuknow
Posted 7/12/2014 2:02 AM (#720364 - in reply to #718960)
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Posts: 214


Location: Beaver County, Pennsylvania
i will probably never own another non-TI rod again so long as he remains in business.
New2Fishing
Posted 7/14/2014 12:04 PM (#720642 - in reply to #718960)
Subject: Re: Rods for pounders




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What is TI? Is it a brand? Is there a link?
muskyhunter47
Posted 7/14/2014 12:09 PM (#720643 - in reply to #720642)
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Location: Minnesota
ti stands for tackle industry
tswoboda
Posted 7/14/2014 12:58 PM (#720649 - in reply to #720642)
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New2Fishing - 7/14/2014 12:04 PM What is TI? Is it a brand? Is there a link?

https://www.google.com/search?q=TI+musky+rods&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&gws_rd=ssl

Sam Ubl
Posted 7/14/2014 1:17 PM (#720652 - in reply to #718960)
Subject: Re: Rods for pounders





Location: SE Wisconsin
The 9'6" Migizi XH is hands down the most impressive rod I've ever thrown big rubber with. The rod is longer than most and the stiffness makes for SUPER EASY pulls, so less taxing on your upper torso, shoulder and forearm. At the boat, the length and stiffness lets you reach way out to draw big boat-side circles and dig down deep for slow and low follows, yet it maintains a fast tip that loads up when a fish clamps down on your bait.

I also have a 9' XXH split-grip TI rod that is worth every penny and then some. The rod performs above its price tag and looks great to boot. If you want additional info on either rod, send me a PM and I can give you more details!
Ronix
Posted 7/15/2014 9:09 AM (#720746 - in reply to #719110)
Subject: Re: Rods for pounders




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EsoxAddiction - 7/3/2014 7:47 PM

Chaos Tackle Assault Stick "shock N awe" ....awesome rod for big baits and big bucktails. Very nice rods. Ive got the swat rod and tactical strike and love them too. Rick did a great job on these rods.


Those are TI rods with different handles.

My vote goes to a big nasty or predator XH

EsoxAddiction
Posted 7/15/2014 3:06 PM (#720798 - in reply to #720746)
Subject: Re: Rods for pounders




Posts: 334


Location: Madison, WI
Ronix - 7/15/2014 9:09 AM

EsoxAddiction - 7/3/2014 7:47 PM

Chaos Tackle Assault Stick "shock N awe" ....awesome rod for big baits and big bucktails. Very nice rods. Ive got the swat rod and tactical strike and love them too. Rick did a great job on these rods.


Those are TI rods with different handles.

My vote goes to a big nasty or predator XH



No, actually they're not. Different actions all together, the actions are specific to chaos rods. The grips are different and the overall look of the rods are different. They are nothing alike other than a great quality rod for the $$ with great customer service.
kodiak
Posted 7/15/2014 3:14 PM (#720801 - in reply to #720798)
Subject: Re: Rods for pounders





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Location: Okoboji
SC LT Big Dawg
on the eight
Posted 7/15/2014 4:59 PM (#720817 - in reply to #718960)
Subject: Re: Rods for pounders




Posts: 51


Location: Elk River Mn
Hands down a Xh Predator. Its amazing how much the rod works for you to reduce fatigue. Also, put an 18'' handle on it. Casts like a dream.