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| I want to get into musky fishing and I need help on the rod + reel and baits. I would like to throw bucktails. The rod I want to use is the new st. croix mojo musky rod 7'2 mh fast action lure rating of 3/4-3oz. And I want to pair it with a Abu garcia REVO toro beast baitcaster the 4.9.1 gear ratio version. Is this a good combination? plan on using 100lb braid to 130lb fluro leader.
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Abu_Garcia_REVO_Toro_Beast_Casting_R...
https://stcroixrods.com/products/mojo-musky |
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| If u want to specifically throw bucktails, use the faster 6.2 to 1 Beast, and move to a longer 8 to 9ft. rod. Kdawg |
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Being new to muskie fishing and determining what rod/reel your going to get/already bought before getting advice is putting the cart before the horse. |
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Location: Madison | Check out the deals on the discontinued abus. Rollies still has them. i would also choose a 9 or 9 6 rod xh |
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| I am limited on the rod length for transporting. |
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| What you are wanting to start with will be just fine. I would recommend the higher gear ratio on the real though. When I first decided to target muskies, I just used a 7' mh rod that I had purchased for a Canadian pike trip, several years earlier. I figured if it worked for 20 plus pound pike, I would work for a starter rod for muskie. I only had about a dozen baits, and it worked fine for the first year and a half of muskie fishing. Caught fish just fine. Learned that it wasn't very good for larger, or harder pulling baits. Just stick to smaller baits. After you have done some fishing, and caught some fish, you will have a better idea of what kind of equipment you need for different baits and techniques. That's when you start spending money. But to start, don't spend much. Small rubber, small bucktails, and crank baits are all you need to get your feet wet. |
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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Hiya,
The set-up you are looking at is just fine. Back when I started, the only reels you could get had that gear ratio and rods were stout 5-1/2 footers. Heck...it wasn't all that long ago that 7 foot rods were all the rage and dacron was still the go-to for line.
Just starting out,with tails, you have a great combo to throw anything from lightweight tails like the original Mepps Muskie Killer to lures up to and around #8 double bladed baits. The rod itself will be quite versatile as it can handle small crankbaits and smaller rubber lures like the original bulldawg series.
If you choose to put on a larger reel handle, you can get lures coming in at a decent pace without ripping the gears out and it won't wear you out. Higher gear ratio reels will take more effort to bring in bigger blades, and much of that is dependent on what you are comfortable with.
Over time, you can expand your arsenal as you see fit, but as you are getting started, you can do quite well with what you have...
That particular length is a great length for twitching 6" minnow baits as well... Dynamite to use in spring with a twitch pause technique...
Welcome to the group my friend!!
Steve |
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Location: Chisholm, MN | Figure out another way to transport it. You need an 8 foot rod minimum. Preferably 9. I've had mine sticking out windows of cars. Also you can get telescoping rods to really solve the issue. I'd look at chaos tackle or tackle industries. The reel is great. I'd maybe bump down to 80 pound cortland masterbraid. 100 is good but you lose casting distance.
If you end up getting more serious about muskie fishing you will have a 9 foot rod in no time, and your 7 will be sitting unused. |
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| While I use longer rods, as VMS pointed out, an awful lot of muskies have been caught on rods under 6'. Use what you have and if you find yourself enjoying musky fishing, you will probably want a longer rod. But you can have a lot of fun and gain experience with what you have. And if you go longer, telescoping rods do provide some relief for transport. I have telescoping rods from both Okuma and TI and have been happy with them. |
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Location: Hayward WI | Some reels on sale, not the price originally posted on the site however. http://www.abugarcia.com/abugarcia-clearance/#sz=29. |
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Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota | For a starter rod okuma makes some great telescopic rods in the 8-9ft range for around 100$. I have the 8’6 xxh for throwing bigger baits and it’s an awesome rod for the money, can’t remember the name of the model. For a do everything rod I would strongly recommend getting a heavy in the 8-9 foot range, you will be able to throw bucktails as well as smaller rubber, jerks, cranks and top waters on it. Get a 2 or 3 lures in each category in some different colors and you will be set for a long time, no need to over complicate it. |
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