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| I am a newbie. I wanted to know which reel is better for Muskie, bait casting or spinning. What kind of poles are better. I mean length, medium or fast tip etc.. The waters I will probably fish in is the St. Lawrence River in N.Y.. |
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Location: Yahara River Chain | The weights of our muskie baits means that we need baitcasters for the job of sending those baits out to seas....er river. Spinning gear just won't cut it. As for tip action that depends on what you are throwing. Its easier to throw some baits with a more flexible tip, but if you start throwing big jerkbaits or rubber as stiffer action is needed. You really must gear your equipment to your baits for the best results. You can't be throwing a small bucktail with a huge rubber/jrk rod or vice versa, a pounder on a standard bucktail rod. I hope you get my drift.Good luck on the Larry and I hope to be fishing the Rome NY area this coming summer. |
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| Wow. The St. L. You aren't going to be on easy water. But monsters live there. Definitely go with baitcasting reels. And you'll need one that will handle 240 yards of 14 lb. test. In price you can go from $85-$90 up to $250. It depends on your budget. Shimano and Abu Garcia are two good names. At least look at them. You definietely want super-braid line if you are casting. Sixty pound is what I use. Some folks go a lot heavier. You can use mono if you are trolling, but it is risky. If you use this don't even think of anything less than 20 lb. Extra-Tough. And watch for abrasions. They can cost you lures and fish on break-offs. Rods? What do you want to spend. My favorites, and I am just an amateur, are Gander Mt. Muskie rods. I have space limits, so I use 6'6" rods. But many folks want a lot longer. In weight, don't think of anything less that 15 to 30 lbs. For some lures, 20 to 50 lb. rods are called for. Make sure you have an adequate net; and don't ever go out without it. Take gloves and at least 8" long nose pliers too. Jaw spreaders and hooks cutters are advised by some. In lures, don't go crazy. A few good ones are better than a lot of junky ones. Get lures that have a good track record. At the St. L. you'll be fishing deep, clear water. Try natural color patterns first. Good luck. |
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Location: Ogden, UTAH 10 minutes from pineview reservoir | these guys have given good info! you can always check the buy and sell forum and pick up good eqpt at a good price |
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Location: St. Lawrence River | try something in the 8ft 8ft-6" region, xh. you can find a rod that you can troll and throw big baits. where will you be fishing on the st. lawrence? if you dont mind me asking? |
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| Buy a Frabill Big Kahuna(in the water livewell) 2 pair of Knipex hook cutters. Yeah, 2 because you may lose one(or have somebody bogart one) and they are THAT IMPORTANT. Also an array of hook removal tools. Just starting Muskie fishing???? Start there........ Oh , and kiss your cash goodbye! |
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