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Muskie Fishing -> Lures,Tackle, and Equipment -> Rod/Reel Combos
 
Message Subject: Rod/Reel Combos
adudeuknow
Posted 4/11/2008 9:21 PM (#312891)
Subject: Rod/Reel Combos





Posts: 214


Location: Beaver County, Pennsylvania
If I'm able to afford no more then a couple pairs of st. croix premier rods and a couple of good ambassadeur reels which two would you recommend for the following type of fishing.
Jerk Baits, Top water, ETC...in the 1-4 oz range......

Large Spinnerbaits, Bucktails, ETC...in the 1-5 oz range



and i'm not sure if i'm ready to dish out the money for a rod/reel combo equipped to handle large 8 oz bull dawgs and DC size inlines. i don;t want to invest in something i'm going to burn up in any of these combos. i'm hoping to get 3-4 seasons out of these rods/reels and would like to add to them, not replace them.

thanks so much guys. i'm new here and hopefully you wouldnt mind repeating some info i know you've all posted before.
shaley
Posted 4/11/2008 9:24 PM (#312894 - in reply to #312891)
Subject: RE: ROD/REEL COMBO's





Posts: 1184


Location: Iowa Great Lakes
I would look at the Okuma reels with the MH or H Premires they will handle the Mags with ease. Okuma rods have been well talked about they may also be worth a look and save you a little.
muskiecowboy
Posted 4/11/2008 9:35 PM (#312897 - in reply to #312891)
Subject: RE: ROD/REEL COMBO's




Posts: 85


I love my 8ft. MH. St croix with a 6000 abu. It handles bucktails of all sizes and crankbaits very well. For jerkbaits and larger baits I use a 7ft. H. with the same reel. I tried a faster reel and it was difficult to maintain after a few hours of casting. If you keep your reels clean and lubed they will last for quite some time. Each off season I back off the drags fully and rebuild what ever is worn.
sorenson
Posted 4/12/2008 8:44 AM (#312931 - in reply to #312891)
Subject: Re: Rod/Reel Combos





Posts: 1764


Location: Ogden, Ut
If I was going to get 2 combos that would fit 99% of my needs I would buy 2 Okuma Induron 400 reels and 2 Okuma 8'6" Telescoping rods, one in H and one XH. If you look around a bit, you should be able to buy those and put line on them for well under $500.
S.
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