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| Today I picked up a Gender Mtn Tournament Extreme Musky Rod. Is was the only "long" rod they had left in Wausau. The rod is 8' long, medium action with a fast tip and is rated for 1/2oz to 2oz lures. When I do musky fish, I tend to fish baits. Baits are things like Mepps Musky Killers, Top Raider(thanks Mike), 6" Suzy Sucker, double 8's of some sort, and such. Is this rod maybe too light for general use? Just wondering others thoughts.
Dale
Edited by 257ROBT 7/31/2009 7:20 PM
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Location: Musky Tackle Online, MN | Dale,
For the baits you mentioned, that rod should be fine. If you start using bigger baits you're going to want a heavier action rod.
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Location: On Lake St Clair Michigan | It would also be good for the early season when you use mainly smaller baits. |
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| The thought crossed my mind for an early season rod as well. When I do fish muskies, I like throwing the small stuff because many others are going big. Someone told me a few years ago to try throwing the #5 Mepps Aglia, all season long. They said the results would surprise you. While I haven't taken this advice, this rod threw them decently when yard tested today.
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Location: Seymour, WI | I think the Gander rods are great for the price and will throw all of the baits you mentioned without any problem.
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Location: oswego, il | That should be good for the baits you mentioned. One thing I found with that rod however was the handle is shorter than comparable ones in the same length which I found it dug into my side. |
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