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| Hello.
This is mostly a curiosity question. I've been rocking YouTube over this super nice winternet, and I've seen a few people using spinning gear for muskies. For whatever reason most of it coming from LSC.
Just wondering what advantages people are finding using spinning gear over casting?
Are there particular presentations it excels? I've noticed they are often used with Shazillas.
What rod and reel combos are people using? (Brands and models that stand up well to Muskie fishing)
My thought is I may be interested in picking one up someday to try to get my wife a little more interested in fishing for something other than sunnies, and possibly a starting rig for my son when he gains some interest in things other than throwing stuff into the lake. |
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Location: central Wisconsin | St. Croix just announced a 8' spinning rod for muskies. |
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| Thornbros and OR Rollie and Hellen's muskyshop makes a spinning rod for muskies. I think it's a crutch more than a benefit. There are many good spinning reels with high drag pressures. I had picked out a "quantum smoke inshore" reel when I thought about getting one for the gf. It mayyyyy be nice after 5 days of fishing to hold a spinning combo for a hour to relax...
I edited the reel. Size 40 |
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| It's fine for some baits. I have a stradic 3500 cl4 and a cabelas predator musky rod. Main use is for guests who don't want to learn a casting reel. One thing is no matter what rod you used it is going to be awkward throwing heavy baits holding the line in your trigger finger. |
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Location: Minnesota. | Fishysam - 2/19/2017 11:23 AM
Thornbros and OR Rollie and Hellen's muskyshop makes a spinning rod for muskies. I think it's a crutch more than a benefit. There are many good spinning reels with high drag pressures. I had picked out a shimanno "inshore" reel when I thought about getting one for the gf. It mayyyyy be nice after 5 days of fishing to hold a spinning combo for a hour to relax...
I have a very nice Thorne Bros. spinning rod for 'ski's. 7 1/2' stick. Put a spendy reel on it...fun stick for tossing small stuffs. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Fishysam - 2/19/2017 11:23 AM
Thornbros and OR Rollie and Hellen's muskyshop makes a spinning rod for muskies. I think it's a crutch more than a benefit. There are many good spinning reels with high drag pressures. I had picked out a shimanno "inshore" reel when I thought about getting one for the gf. It mayyyyy be nice after 5 days of fishing to hold a spinning combo for a hour to relax...
I use a spinning rod for muskies quite a bit. Creatures. Think speed and leverage. I've caught a bunch over 50 on that rig.
Whips 'em fast, too. My current spinning rod for creatures is a custom Okuma 7', I don't like an 8' 'muskie' spinning rod for pitching creatures or other smaller baits; big isn't necessarily better in a muskie spinning rod for the techniques I use that design for.
We'll be working with Vexan to build a Creature rod specific to the technique this year. Should be a killer rod for big bass creatures, spinnerbiats, topwater, and swim baits and for creaturing up some muskies, will carry a lifetime warranty, and retail for about $149.00.
I can flip a metal kitchen chair 2' in the air from 20' away on the hookset with a properly designed spinning rod. |
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Location: central Wisconsin | What are you using for a reel Steve? |
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Location: Minnesota. | Jeff78 - 2/20/2017 7:34 AM
What are you using for a reel Steve?
I looked and I have a Stradic 4000 |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I use 300 sized reels, from a couple builders. Abu is strapped to my prototype spinning rod, and a Piscifun Destroyer MX on the Okuma. Spooled with monofilament for creatures, superline and I don't get along on spinning reels, because I set the hook too early. |
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Location: South shore of Lake St. Clair | Picked up a Penn Clash 5000. Solid Reel
Looking forward to using this one this season.
Before this I used an Okuma Trio HS for the last three years. |
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| I use a 7.5' Predator spinning rod from Cabela's works fine and will be using a 8' Mojo spinning rod from St Croix. However I don't throw anything over 3.5 oz. |
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Location: MN | What lb line are you guys running? And what type? I could see getting one of these rigs... I miss jig fishing a lot. |
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Location: Walker, MN | I use 4000 size shimanos and 50# braid for kids, newbs or June fishing. Any lure over 2oz and the braid will eventually shred your index finger up. Fun set-ups for downsizing though. |
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Location: Minnesota. | 40# braid. Yeah, you need to switch-up fingers or sling small stuffs which I do. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I use 17# mono for jigs and 30# superline for everything else. |
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| I have an St. Croix avid inshore with a 300 size reel and I believe 40 lb power pro maxquartro. Fun little real in the spring time but usually stays at home in the fall and winter. |
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Location: Ontario | Jeremy - 2/20/2017 9:41 AM
Jeff78 - 2/20/2017 7:34 AM
What are you using for a reel Steve?
I looked and I have a Stradic 4000
My dad is using one as well with great success, only weak point is the drag clicker that will crack occasionally.
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