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| Wondering what type of rod & reel combo for casting light lures (AC Shiners,etc.)? Last year I tried casting them on Bass tackle and hooked a real horse. Trouble was, it did not have the backbone to control the fish. So, here's the question: What do I use that has enough backbone, while at the same time, it is light enough to cast light fairly light lures? Something (obviously) between my Bass tackle and my "real" musky stuff. Thanks Tom |
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| I have a 7.5' Loomis Flippin stick in heavy action that use for these situations. Works real well for small bucktails etc. Rather expensive but cheap in comparison to losing a big fish because of being "under gunned". I am sure that there are other makes and models outthere that will do ths same thing however.
Eeny, meeny, miney, moe catch a big one......let her go.....Mike |
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| Tomster, I've seen some really big fish landed on bass tackle + the reel/drag set seemed to play the biggest role, but the longer rods in a given brand seem to have a better track record....just my experience![:sun:] |
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| Here's a rod that I've had real good luck with for casting smaller lures.
I use a St. Croix TideMaster rod model #TC80XHXF. It's an 8'-0" rod rated for lures 3/4 to 3 ozs. I'm usually throwing small bucktails and retriving at a high rate of speed, but it should work for anything in that weight class.
It has a very fast tip for throwing small stuff, and plenty of backbone for hooksets. With the fast tip it's also a very good trolling rod. I use this rod for all sort of fish from lake trout to sturgeon.
You can get more good stuff on these rods from their website at:
http://www.stcroixrods.com/
Look under the saltwater rods for this one.
Nope, I don't work for St. Croix just happen to really like this rod (caught my biggest muskies with this rod, no wonder I like it)!
Doug Johnson
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| I've got a GLoomis light-bucktail rod-one of last years models and just love it. Expensive but worth its weight. I've got a Calcutta 400 on it and just love the combo.
Pricey but worth it,
BrettC |
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| I'm not a pro, but this year I picked up some rods that are just what you are talking about. I bought St Croix Tidemaster rods. They're from their in-shore saltwater line.
TC80XHXF to be exact. Great rods for Rattle Traps, 5" Slammers, small bucktails etc.
You can check 'em out at www,stcroixrods.com
Click on the salwater rods link.
Beav |
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| I can't see any of the seven replys so this might of been said before.
I would recommend you go with a light muskie rod like the G-Loomis MUR844C-MB, the MB stands for medium bucktail. This rod is light enough for your smaller lures but can be used with depth raiders and most other muskie lures but large jerks and dawgs. It's sure got enough backbone to land the big ones. If your looking for an even lighter one they make a MUR863C-LB wich is a light bucktail rod that can be used with all the smaller lures from topwater to inline spinners ect. Now this is the lightest muskie rod they make at 7.91 ozs but still rated for 15-35# line and 1/2-1 1/2 oz lures. [:sun:] |
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| This is one that might seem a little off the wall, but try a 7' Lamiglas InShoreClassic, I loved mine til the man upstairs claimed it in a freak storm. Rig it up with a 5500C3 and you're set for smaller stuff, a bit stiff, but then will be a good option for things such as 6" Jakes, TopRaiders, Jackpots and baby Dawgs!
Slamr |
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| Thanks for the great info. Could be, on that occasion the drag could have been a little looser. However, as it was, the fish just ran away with my line and I couldnot stop him. Felt like I brought a "knife to a gunfight." I think I'll treat myself to a new combo. Thanks |
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| Muskiekid,
I use the St. Croix 7' Avid with a Currado reel spooled with 50# Spectron. This combo is nice and you can cast bucktails all day without getting tired!![:bigsmile:] |
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| Muskiekid. I use the same tackle for heavy and light lures. All I do is either build a leader with a brass lure body on it or I add a rubber core sinker to the line. Makes up the weight difference and doesnt seem to spook the fish. I am fishing for muskies so I want the right equipment for the job.
Later
Jim |
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| MK, try an 8.5' All Star W. Inshore Series - Heavy power.
http://www.allstarrods.com
Retails about $120 with a lifetime warranty.
All the backbone you need and it will zing little baits a country mile. Using lighter line and leaders helps too.
You can also throw bigger baits with it as well and I also use it trolling so I'd say it's a good all around rod that throws small baits very well.
I use one to throw my small minnow baits and bucks, bigger bucks and topwaters. I troll 10" Jakes with it.
Hope this helps,
Jono
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| Jim K: Wondering - how far from the lure are you attaching the weight? I've used split shot for this and it does work. However, it doesn't cast as far as I would like. |
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| Lamiglas 7'6" Backbouncer....Its a heavy stealhead rod I have been using for quite some time now...great stick for many applications.
www.lamiglas.com |
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| Muskiekid, I put the rubber core sinkers right on the steel leader, the same goes for the brass lure body. Another Thing I tried last year was I think there called trolling weight, a weight with a swivel through it. I tie the line to one end and tie my leader to the other. I usually have no problems with the casting on these. Maybe your magnets are set to High?.
Andy Questions let me know.
Jim |
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| Thanks for the great info. guys! |
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