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mastical

Posted 9/16/2012 2:58 PM (#585036)
Subject: Cheaper muskie rod suggestions

Posts: 568

Location: Lake St Clair

I am looking for a 1-4oz rod. It'll be used for smaller baits like bucktails and jerks. I have a TI 9' and love it but looking for what else the experts suggest.

1-4oz area
Under $100
8' +/- 6"

Zib

Posted 9/16/2012 7:22 PM (#585066 - in reply to #585036)
Subject: RE: Cheaper muskie rod suggestions

Posts: 1405

Location: Detroit River

I use to use lighter musky rods for casting lighter baits on LSC. Have a Shimano Compre MH 7'6" & a Cabelas Tourney Trail MH 7'6" that handle up to 3 oz lures. I don't use them anymore because I've been throwing heavier baits so I should sell them so I can buy more baits. The Compre retails around $110 to $120 & the Cabelas rod goes for around $60. Gander Mt. has some of their lighter musky rods that handle up to 5 oz lures & they go for around $30 to $60.

mastical

Posted 9/16/2012 8:33 PM (#585079 - in reply to #585036)
Subject: Re: Cheaper muskie rod suggestions

Posts: 568

Location: Lake St Clair

Thanks.

Guest

Posted 9/17/2012 6:04 AM (#585160 - in reply to #585036)
Subject: RE: Cheaper muskie rod suggestions

amazon.com has 8' Heavy Tica rods in 1-4oz for around $70 shipped. i have 1 and it's a good stick..

hunter991

Posted 9/17/2012 7:05 AM (#585164 - in reply to #585036)
Subject: Re: Cheaper muskie rod suggestions

Posts: 139

look at the gander mountain rods.

FishingFool

Posted 9/17/2012 7:24 AM (#585167 - in reply to #585164)
Subject: Re: Cheaper muskie rod suggestions

Location: Eau Claire,WI

Gotta check ebay.Sportsmans guide had some nice Tica's on sale,gander is always a good choice too...

The Swan

Posted 9/17/2012 8:26 AM (#585177 - in reply to #585164)
Subject: Re: Cheaper muskie rod suggestions

hunter991 - 9/17/2012 7:05 AM

look at the gander mountain rods.

Seconded.

Lucky Craft Man

Posted 9/17/2012 9:13 AM (#585187 - in reply to #585036)
Subject: Re: Cheaper muskie rod suggestions

Posts: 242

I've tried a few of the less expensive rods (some of which have already been mentioned) and I really think it is hard to beat a TI Rod at that price point. Again, those other rods are nice, but some felt a little heavier or didn't come in those longer lengths. After my experimentation and experience with several rod brands, I have settled on G Loomis and TI for muskie.

Disclaimer: This is based on my own personal experience and comfort. I purposely did not name other brands I didn't feel as satisfied with so as not to pass negative judgment. Again, this is just my unprofessional opinion.

bowhunter29

Posted 9/17/2012 10:58 AM (#585212 - in reply to #585036)
Subject: Re: Cheaper muskie rod suggestions

Posts: 908

Location: South-Central PA

It's hard to beat TI rods for price and quality. I just built myself another XH.

jeremy

Guest

Posted 9/17/2012 12:16 PM (#585228 - in reply to #585036)
Subject: RE: Cheaper muskie rod suggestions

I really like the gander rods myself, but have friends that like their TI and Compres too, all at a good price point.

mastical

Posted 9/17/2012 5:57 PM (#585306 - in reply to #585036)
Subject: Re: Cheaper muskie rod suggestions

Posts: 568

Location: Lake St Clair

I really like the TI rods so I'll prolly just stick with that.

Thanks all.

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