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| hi,
i just got some 7 and 9 inch suick's(old but almost no scratch on it:)) from someone who just passed away
i fish most for northern pike,in europe,so not really for muskie...but still 51 inch as biggest one
i never used this lures before and now i am looking for a right rod for these lures
some or weighted and some not,even i think he put some weight on,is this possible?
how and where can i use them in the best way?
and the rod for this is also capable for other lures...or is this a specific rod
i am 5ft7 and fish both from shore and boat
i have a few lamiglas rods for bass,pike and like them but they are too light for sure,so i would like to stay with lamiglas or st croix,what i can find quit easy here,any recommendations and all info is welcome
thanks
marc
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Location: Land of the Musky | IMO get a rod with a rating between 1oz up to 8oz. You will be surprised but I think you will really like a longer rod like an 86 or even a 9' rod. If you go with a 9' my guess is transportation might be an issue. Find a 2pc or telescopic rod and those should do well for you. Lots of good companies out there. St Croix, Chaos, Toothtamer just to name a few and if you have the money get a custom rod built!! Jawbreaker, Tuscarora, etc can build you a nice rod.
So of course my plug  Take a look at my rods too. got some that might fit your needs:
https://tackleindustries.com/product-category/musky_pike_bass_walley...
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Location: Minnesota | I have a rod for every bait for suick I use a Dimond back rod before they started making them in china. It's a 7'6 " and I have a Calcutta TE 400 it's my go to set up for Suicks . |
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Location: Hanover, MN | Another thing you will find is numerous recommendations on rod length. Many people swear by using a 7'6" rod or smaller for jerk baits like Suicks. There are also the people who swear by nothing smaller than 8'. It comes down to selecting the best rod for yourself. Do you fish more in a boat than shore? Longer might be a better option. Shore fishing with trees and other obstacles may be a complete nightmare. I fish almost entirely out of a boat so my last rod was a 8'6" for jerks and blades. As James said, 2 piece or telescoping rods may be a better option when it comes to transportation. Living in Europe I would assume a smaller vehicle than those many of us use in the states (although I can get a 9' rod into my Passat wagon). Lastly I would recommend a rod that is good to do several techniques. If you don't find success or like fishing suicks, then at least you have a rod that can do other things. It will really come down to what you want to use. Ask the hard questions of where, when and how can I use this setup? Good luck! |
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Location: Poynette WI. | For me I like a med heavy 7"2 -7'6. A suick is a very simple lure to work and can be worked effortlessly with slight twitches of the rod tip and i mainly use the reel. The longer the rod the more you move the rod tip. The more your moving the more you wear yourself out. My opinion anyways |
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Location: Poynette WI. | Look up Steve Worrall you tube videos on working suicks. He goes r through an entire demo, from rod, reel, casting, tuning and working the lure. Great lure! |
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Location: Eagle Lake Vermilion Bay, Ontario | marco,
you are similar in size to me,when i got boots on anyway. i got prob,20 rods of all sizes from 6'9" to 9'3" and for jerkbaits both chop (suicks fit this category) and swingers,and side to side topwaters i feel best with a 7'6" h to xh. perhaps if you were basketball star material rod size would go up accordingly but i know and fish with alot of tall sticks that prefer the shorter rods for that application also.when you are fishing from shore especially but also from any boat that has hieght favorable to easy boatside manuevers you'll find you will be slapping the water alot and consequently not getting the right and complete "snap",jerk,or pull combination.the heavier action and shorter rod also facilities quick and less effort manipulation of the bait and with the pairing of a proper speed reel (min. 5 ;4-1 with a full spool and prefer 6;4-1+) you'll be able to make the bait dance and at same time get back to the bait quickly and not out of position for those heart stopping,blasting out of nowhere,slashing strikes so characteristic of suicks and other jerkbaits.
st croix has that action in rods from the lower price point of the triumph and premier to the top end legend elite and several in between including the mojo and legend tournament to meet all price ranges and budgets.
oh'by the way,big pike love suicks!! especially firetiger.
steve herbeck
AML prop. emeritus,fishing instruction coordinator,master guide
facebook.com/AndyMyersLodge.com , andymyerslodge.com |
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Location: MN | I'll say this I don't have anywhere near the experiance of some of the above posters. However were the same height I use a 7ft TI Xxh. I don't think I would want a longer Rod. I would consider it but the lenghth of the handle would be an important factor. At 7' I can still work the Rod downward. Not saying this the only option or the best but it's working for me now. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | What he said... |
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| thanks to all for the info already,yeah i am not a football player size:)and there are a lot of threes where i fish so i start to look in a 7 ft range and with a faster speed reel. and i gone check you tube videos from steve and hopefully i find the track to enjoy it with result |
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| I happen to use a St. Croix Classic Jerk fishing rod at 6'9". I like this rod as it allows me to keep the rod at six o'clock (towards my feet) without slapping the water.
I believe there is a consideration that might be more important than selection of rod: the gear ration of your fishing reel. I prefer a reel with a gear ratio of 6/1 or better. I sometimes work my Suicks aggressively, such that I need this high of a gear ratio to quickly pick up slack line. One thing about working Suick type lures is that you want to avoid having slack in your fishing line. Fish often attack when the lure is motionless (between pulls/jerks), which is when you are picking up slack line. You will miss many strikes if you don't pick up the slack line quickly enough.
Good fishing and tight lines!! |
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| i can try out a 7'3" 1 to 3 oz this weekend,it's maybe lighter than what you inform me here,but they said it would be nice and not too heavy
hopefully i can let dive the suick:)like it should be
i gone put my abu nacl 61( it's 5,4:1) on it with a 65 line on it
i will find out what's working are what can be improved.. |
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| I fish jerk baits extensively and splurged on a custom predator from Thorne Bros. It is a comprimise.. an 8 ft heavy blank with 3 in off the top. It ended up being the perfect length and action for working jerks. |
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Location: Gilberts IL/Rhinelander WI | southern comfort - 3/19/2016 8:51 AM
I fish jerk baits extensively and splurged on a custom predator from Thorne Bros. It is a comprimise.. an 8 ft heavy blank with 3 in off the top. It ended up being the perfect length and action for working jerks.
I agree, I have a custom predator 8'3" H-2". The perfect jerk bait rod for me. |
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| I think the St croix LT downsizer is a nice jerkbait/pullbait rod
Grtz, |
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