Looking for a new musky rod
muskymedic5
Posted 7/28/2014 3:34 PM (#722878)
Subject: Looking for a new musky rod





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Location: Central Wisconsin
I am looking for an 8'6"-9' rod with a full cork handle at least 16"-18", that is rated for up to 16oz baits and can still work lighter baits as well. If I could find a telescopic or two piece rod that would be more preferred, but will go with a one piece if that's all I can find. I know tackle industries has a rod that falls in this category but am looking for other options, and wanted to make sure I'm not overlooking some other choices. Thanks for any suggestions.

Edited by muskymedic5 7/28/2014 3:34 PM
EsoxAddiction
Posted 7/28/2014 5:01 PM (#722900 - in reply to #722878)
Subject: Re: Looking for a new musky rod




Posts: 334


Location: Madison, WI
Chaos tackle assault stick Shock and Awe is capable of throwing big baits. To be honest though I have no personal experience trying to throw smaller stuff with it, but Im sure you can just fine.
genesisperformance
Posted 7/29/2014 11:45 AM (#723075 - in reply to #722878)
Subject: Re: Looking for a new musky rod





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Location: Lakeville, MN
predator xxh?
bllhogg
Posted 7/29/2014 1:37 PM (#723102 - in reply to #722878)
Subject: Re: Looking for a new musky rod




St. Croix Premier PM90XHF2. Says its rated to 12oz but throws pounders with ease. New style two piece.
dami0101
Posted 7/29/2014 3:26 PM (#723131 - in reply to #722878)
Subject: Re: Looking for a new musky rod





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Location: Minneapolis, MN
Can you define lighter baits?
Ray Fuller
Posted 7/30/2014 12:50 AM (#723236 - in reply to #722878)
Subject: Re: Looking for a new musky rod





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Location: Lake County Illinois
I really like my Okuma EVX Musky Telescopic 9'3'' XH its rated up to 16 oz but I throw just about everything with it,the only problem is it only comes in split grip now,but I have seen new ones still around with the full grip on Amazon or ebay, and im sure there are some full grips out there still.
muskymedic5
Posted 7/31/2014 5:36 PM (#723641 - in reply to #722878)
Subject: Re: Looking for a new musky rod





Posts: 91


Location: Central Wisconsin
Lighter being 4-5oz jerk baits/gliders/cranks
dami0101
Posted 7/31/2014 9:40 PM (#723669 - in reply to #722878)
Subject: Re: Looking for a new musky rod





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Location: Minneapolis, MN
Ok, just wanted to make sure you weren't planning to throw 1 oz lures.

For telescopic you're pretty much looking at a TI XXH, Okuma XXH, or Shimano Compre XXH. In the two piece market you'd probably want to look at a St. Croix Premier but they only go to an XH rated to 12oz so may end up not liking it if you're mainly going to throw pounders with it.