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Johnny_B |
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Posts: 115 | I usually throw my musky jigs with a bass flipping stick, a St Croix TBC711HMF. my jigs are either 1/2 oz owners with swimbait or a J-Max with shaker. I've been thinking of trying a St Croix Avid Inshore spinning rod, either the medium heavy (AIS76MHF) or the heavy (AIS76HF). Does anyone have any experience with these Inshore rods? Which rod would be better? Thanks - John | ||
sworrall |
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Posts: 32885 Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | The key to a spinning outfit is a strong backbone, and fast action for ripping weeds. I use a prototype Okuma 7.5' medium heavy. If the rod feels good in your hands rigged with the reel, and balances well, is a MH or H designed to throw from 3 to 4 ounces, it'll work. I personally prefer the MH blanks, because I can set the hook much harder and pop weeds easier. | ||
Johnny_B |
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Posts: 115 | Thanks! When will the Okuma 7.5' medium heavy be available? John | ||
sworrall |
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Posts: 32885 Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Sounds like they won't be building that rod any time soon, not enough of a market for it. Maybe Mark can let us know what they have that's comparable. | ||
Flambeauski |
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Posts: 4343 Location: Smith Creek | I'd say the AIS76HF (available now) If it can handle 30-50 lb stripers and reds it may be what your looking for. It also comes in an 8 foot model. | ||
California_Muskie |
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Posts: 299 Location: Ontario, California | I've heard from many people (that I sent the samples to), that it was one of the best rods that they have used for jigs. If 150 of you want to pony up for one, I will build them | ||
sworrall |
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Posts: 32885 Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | That might just be possible, Mark...:) As usual, you guys nailed it on the blank, handle, and balance. it's the finest jigging stick I've used for Creatures, and that's saying something. | ||
TJ DeVoe |
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Posts: 2323 Location: Stevens Point, WI | California_Muskie - 3/30/2009 11:46 AM I've heard from many people (that I sent the samples to), that it was one of the best rods that they have used for jigs. If 150 of you want to pony up for one, I will build them I'd definitely be in on that! | ||
Magruter |
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Posts: 1316 Location: Madison, WI | Count me in!!! | ||
wader |
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Posts: 21 Location: Jackson, MI | With the right price point, I'm in. | ||
California_Muskie |
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Posts: 299 Location: Ontario, California | 147 to go | ||
TJ DeVoe |
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Posts: 2323 Location: Stevens Point, WI | Mark, you can at least count me in for two or three of these, if your only going to make a short supply, gotta have some backups for sure! So we'll say 145 to go, lol | ||
Beaver |
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Posts: 4266 | I use a 7'6" rod out of the St Croix In-Shore line. It's a salt-water rod designed for the likes of Redfish up to Permit. Lots of backbone. Loaded up with 14-17# mono, it's a great "Creature" rig. Beav | ||
ESOXER |
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Posts: 232 Location: Sun Prairie, WI | I'll take 4, count me in for sure. If these aren't about to be made, can someone name a good custom rod builder that can make a very simular rig?? | ||
muskyhunter63 |
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Posts: 706 Location: Richland Center, WI. | My boat towing rig just broke down, kids car is having problems, heck yeah I'll take one too! Ken | ||
ESOXER |
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Posts: 232 Location: Sun Prairie, WI | Any local rod builders out there?? | ||
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