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wild

Posted 9/14/2018 8:26 AM (#918332 - in reply to #918080)
Subject: RE: Best value rod?

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If you watch St. Croix, certain times of the year they have some discounts...

I have had fair luck with TI rods, broken a few... not bad for the price- warranty on broken ones becomes a lil dicey- costs almost $75 (fees and shipping) to replace a rod that you paid $120 for (and will be re-purposed)- so now your into it for almost $200.

The Okuma EVX I have one of, and after a year so far I had to replace one guide...

Get the best rod you can afford!

Tackle Industries

Posted 9/14/2018 2:42 PM (#918373 - in reply to #918309)
Subject: Re: Best value rod?

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Location: Land of the Musky

Slow Rollin - 9/13/2018 9:39 PM

Cabelas now. Used to be TI but there prices have skyrocketed the last 5 years. Used to be less than 100 bucks for a 9 ft rod.

TI has not raised prices in over 4 years??? Skyrocketed??? They are $179.99 for a 9ft rod...

Not tried a Cabelas but my guess is they are using China reel seats vs Fuji and the guides are low grade ceramic rings. With any low quality rings you will be paying $20 a guide to replace them. That is why TI rods went to a 316SS ring insert.

At the end of the day, get what makes you happy fishing on the weekends

Tackle Industries

Posted 9/14/2018 2:47 PM (#918374 - in reply to #918080)
Subject: Re: Best value rod?

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Location: Land of the Musky

Also take a look at the new Vexan Big Game rods. They are great. Caught up to 1400lb sharks so far and many gators up to 800lbs in Florida. Same actions as the TI musky rods. The blanks on these are nearly indestructible...

https://vexan.com/product/vexan-inshore-rods/

Check them out.

sworrall

Posted 9/14/2018 3:30 PM (#918377 - in reply to #918374)
Subject: Re: Best value rod?

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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Tackle Industries - 9/14/2018 2:47 PM

Also take a look at the new Vexan Big Game rods. They are great. Caught up to 1400lb sharks so far and many gators up to 800lbs in Florida. Same actions as the TI musky rods. The blanks on these are nearly indestructible...

https://vexan.com/product/vexan-inshore-rods/

Check them out.

As I said before, this. One of the nicest muskie rods I have tried.

billy bucher

Posted 9/14/2018 3:59 PM (#918379 - in reply to #918080)
Subject: Re: Best value rod?

Posts: 54

Location: Madison wi

Couple weeks ago i just picked up a bulldawg 8'6" med heavy rated for 2-10oz lures. Been working great as a med size bucktail rod. Caught 3 fish on it already. For $99 at my local Cabelas, its hard to beat. I actually like it better than my mojo musky so far

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