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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I'm always on the lookout for well made equipment for my Creature fishing applications, and found a couple prototypes recently that are primo. Question is, how many of you would own a top shelf jigging/twitching stick in spinning format if one was offered at a great price? |
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| I would definitely be interested in something like that (especially if it would handle larger husky jerks and the medium x-raps well). My current set up for those applications is a Bass Pro Shops 7' Inshore Extreme (pretty awesome rod imho) and a Stradic 400. Both of which are carry overs from my snook fishing days in Florida (D.O.A shrip hopped along through the cover), which seems like it would be pretty similar to jig and creature fishing for muskies, as I have yet to give that an honest attempt. |
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Location: Des Moines IA | I got my step dad a heavy saltwater set up since he doesn't like backlashing my baitcasters, says it's rated for up to 3 oz. Haven't tried it yet, but I'm pretty sure he'll be able to throw most of the baits he wants to. Here's the link ...
http://www.ffo-tackle.com/detail.cfm?PassProdId=2247 |
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| for just such a specialty, I use a Fig Rig carbon Classic 7' M/H Spinning rod with a Quantum Energy PTI reel spooled with 50# Spectron. It handles Barracuda, so it will handle the biggest Muskie that ever lived. |
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Location: Brookfield, WI | I'd buy one. I need somebody to show me a little bit about jig/creature fishing so I could put it to good use. Seems like it would come in handy for kids, too.
I need to learn The Light Touch.
Kevin
Turkeys are shadowing me. |
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| Definately! What you got up your sleeve there, Steve???? Care to give the M1st community a "sneak peak"? |
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| I tried and didn't like the jig/creature spinning rig I put together last spring. It was a Shimano Speheros 3000FA reel on a 6.5' Falcon FS-6-17 (15-25# test) with 20# Trilene XL. I went back to an Abu 4500 on a 7' custom made heavy action bass flippin' stick with 30# Powerpro. I expected the spincast outfit to be balanced and create much less strain on the hands/wrists. But after awhile I just didn't like the feel of the spinning outfit so went back.
Since I'm experienced and picky, Steve, you should send me a proto for field testing.
Edited by Ranger 1/30/2007 2:51 AM
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Location: minocqua, wi. | just take any musky rod to the bench grinder and grind off the trigger and mount your spinning reel ... works great and use em all the time. carolina rigged lizzards are fun with everything, especially muskies. |
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| I have built several over the last couple years off the Diamondback Medium blank. You could use the same rod for fishing bass out of the junk.
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Location: Athens, Ohio | Ever since my right wrist surgery, my muskie spinning rod and I have not gotten along very well together.
I do miss it, though. There certainly is an abundance of applications for spinning equipment in muskie fishing. Some day, I'll settle down and learn the patience for jiggin'. m |
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Location: W. PA. | I do a lot of jigging for muskies but most of what I do revolves around bank fishing rivers in the winter. For this particular method a short stick is necessary as many times getting to the good spots requires some finesse, flipping, casting under tree limbs, etc. This is where my problem comes into play. I've found a couple nice sticks in the 7' MH category but they are too long for me. I prefer something in the 6'-6.5' length and most of what I've found in that range are either light walleye sticks or big heavy broomsticks. If you had something in mind that fits the bill I would definitely be interested. |
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| jonnysled - 1/30/2007 3:13 AM
just take any musky rod to the bench grinder and grind off the trigger and mount your spinning reel ... works great and use em all the time. carolina rigged lizzards are fun with everything, especially muskies.
Never thought of that Sled, but it's a good idea. Got a rod in mind at home that will likely see that modification. |
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Location: Davenport, IA | jonnysled - 1/30/2007 3:13 AM
just take any musky rod to the bench grinder and grind off the trigger and mount your spinning reel ... works great and use em all the time. carolina rigged lizzards are fun with everything, especially muskies.
I don't think that would be the best rod. The guides would probably shorten your casting distance. Also, aren't spinning rods and casting rods balanced differently? I know if you put a baitcaster on a spinning rod the balance feels weird...like the rod is supposed to be turned around. |
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| I also wonder about using that modification on a spined rod...
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| I would LOVE to see a musky jig spinning rod 'cheap though',,,you get a better feel for jigs with spinning gear same was true when I plastic worm fished for bass,,really started serious jigging late last year for muskies,,,Id like to see 2 lengths offerd a longer one and my fav 'short' 6ft,,the one I use now is 5ft
Edited by happy hooker 1/30/2007 10:22 AM
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Location: Genoa City, WI | There's been a lot of good response to the Shimano CPSM70MH and the Sahara, Symetre or Stradic 4000 or Stradic 5000. Rod goes for $99.99 and a limited lifetime warranty.
Rob |
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Location: On the X that marks the mucky spot | I gave up looking for a good spinning rod and just bought the shimano Crucial 7'11" and put a 16" handle on it to lighten the tip up. That seems to work pretty well for jigs and small bucktails.
http://www.thornebros.com/muskie/rods/shimano/crucial_casting_flipp...
If you could come up with one in the 7-8' range for the right price I'd be interested. If nothing else it'd be nice for when I have newbies in the boat that can't cast baitcasting equipment. |
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