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| I want to start Musky fishing this year on the St Lawrence River. I was wondering what rod size and weight would be good to start with. Also, what kind of reel should be looking at. I'm a New Yorker, I'm poor. |
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Location: Smith Creek | Bass pro probably has the cheapest muskie set-ups that aren't complete junk. I think you can get a combo for well under $200. Size and weight are going to be determined by how you're fishing, casting or trolling, bucktails or crankbaits or rubber. |
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| if you go the BPS route get the 8'6 XH rod with the higher ratio reel, thats a versatile action in any rod line you can throw little blades with it or you can toss big rubber. if youre left handed that reel doesnt come in a left handed retrieve. theres also tackle industries rod and reels like the shimano cardiff 400s which you can get on ebay for like 100 bucks |
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| Gander rod, Pflueger Trion, Abu, or Shimano Cardiff reel. The perfect set up for newby. under $200 for sure and will work even when you get better.
Cardiff = $109
Gander Musky rod = $70 - $80 |
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| Do not go cheap on line and a leader. I would get 80 or 100 lb braided line and some good leaders from Stealth. |
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Location: Chisholm, MN | I'm poor in MN but I keep buying more crap 
Tackle industries rods are cheep but even a halfway decent reel is gonna cost ya |
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Location: Land of the Musky | I have found a lot of decent reels in the Cabelas Bargain cave over the years. I have noticed though that in the past 3-4 years they are harder to find in the cave... Also hit the auction sites and the buy/sell board here. Lots of good deals on lightly used reels. |
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Location: Chesterton, Indiana | Shimano Cardiff reel and Shimano Compre rod will get you a decent set up at a good price. |
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Location: VA | Old School 8'6 Rod 2-10 oz $70 on Ebay
Shimano Cardiff 400 $100ish
Whatever rod you do get just don't buy one under 8'. The longer the better. |
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| jackson - 1/25/2012 10:58 AM
Gander rod, Pflueger Trion, Abu, or Shimano Cardiff reel. The perfect set up for newby. under $200 for sure and will work even when you get better.
Cardiff = $109
Gander Musky rod = $70 - $80
Seconded. Get the rod that you are comfortable with. Of course it has to be able to handle lines 15 to 30 lbs. I don't think you need to go more than 65 lbs. in a super-braid line. |
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| The Swan - 1/26/2012 9:14 AM
jackson - 1/25/2012 10:58 AM
Gander rod, Pflueger Trion, Abu, or Shimano Cardiff reel. The perfect set up for newby. under $200 for sure and will work even when you get better.
Cardiff = $109
Gander Musky rod = $70 - $80
Seconded. Get the rod that you are comfortable with. Of course it has to be able to handle lines 15 to 30 lbs. I don't think you need to go more than 65 lbs. in a super-braid line.
...hes fishing on the st. larry who knows what hell hook into/snag in there. Plus with all the shoals, rocks, humps, islands, timber, weeds, etc. go 80-100 lbs braid. those gander rods are ok but if you get any try and find the 8'6 XH in that one too though its only rated for a 2-6 oz lure |
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