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| Will a 7' 6" MH be equivalent to a 8' 6" MH as far as strength and rod bend is concerned? Or will the added foot make it more "whippy"? Or should a rod with that length be Heavy or X-Heavy? After upgrading from a 6'6" to a 7'6" last summer, I think it may be time to add another foot..... |
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Location: st. croix county, wisconsin | A muskie rod 8'6" should be heavy or extra heavy. But if you need the upgrade go for it! But go what you think is best for you. Longer rods are better for figure 8s. But it all depends on what you are throwing..jerks, dawgs, bucktails, etc... |
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Location: Yahara River Chain | There is so standard for "rod power" in the Industry. The best way to find out what you like (and need) is to 1) try someone else or 2) feel them side by side in a store. One company's heavy might be another compan's extra heavy.
As far as going the extra foot on a rod, I'd say yes. It has all the advantages and very few if any disadvantages. |
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Location: Land of the Musky | FYI-When I make my rods an extra foot I add more blank to the base not more of the tip to the end. If you are throwing any lures with any weight to them (3oz+) for musky and pike I think you will like the XH or XXH rods more. Figure 8's with a 9' rod work like a dream! Good rods to look at are Okuma, the Hulbert Musky Armor, Tooth Tammer, plus my Tackle Industries rod and if you can afford one the Throne Bros Predator and St. Croix rod lines. Never see anything negative about these rods and I own a few of them myself. All have good owners that stand behind their product with good customer service. |
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