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CJW

Posted 7/20/2025 4:08 PM (#1034467)
Subject: Downsized lure rod?

Posts: 60

Location: Tomahawk, WI

https://www.sportsmans.com/fishing-gear-supplies/casting-rods/okuma-...

I'm looking for something like this for downsized lures and just to have as an extra rod for guests. It also comes in a heavy action but both say rated for 1-4 oz lures.

Anyone have any favorite rods for such applications? Preferably $100 or under.

Muskie101

Posted 7/20/2025 5:49 PM (#1034468 - in reply to #1034467)
Subject: RE: Downsized lure rod?

Posts: 222

Location: Rochester, New York

CJW - 7/20/2025 5:08 PM

https://www.sportsmans.com/fishing-gear-supplies/casting-rods/okuma-...

I'm looking for something like this for downsized lures and just to have as an extra rod for guests. It also comes in a heavy action but both say rated for 1-4 oz lures.

Anyone have any favorite rods for such applications? Preferably $100 or under.

Casting or spinning?

CJW

Posted 7/20/2025 5:51 PM (#1034469 - in reply to #1034468)
Subject: RE: Downsized lure rod?

Posts: 60

Location: Tomahawk, WI

Either one. I have pondered a smaller lure musky spinning combo as well.

Muskie101

Posted 7/20/2025 5:55 PM (#1034470 - in reply to #1034469)
Subject: RE: Downsized lure rod?

Posts: 222

Location: Rochester, New York

CJW - 7/20/2025 6:51 PM

Either one. I have pondered a smaller lure musky spinning combo as well.

Slightly Under $250 but above $100

Cashion Core inshore spinning rod CM8437si

Muskie101

Posted 7/20/2025 5:59 PM (#1034471 - in reply to #1034467)
Subject: Re: Downsized lure rod?

Posts: 222

Location: Rochester, New York

Also https://www.cashionrods.com/product/icon-inshore-spinning/ IPC74HMFs Is what i run

IAJustin

Posted 7/21/2025 1:07 PM (#1034475 - in reply to #1034467)
Subject: RE: Downsized lure rod?

Posts: 2060

CJW - 7/20/2025 4:08 PM

https://www.sportsmans.com/fishing-gear-supplies/casting-rods/okuma-...

I'm looking for something like this for downsized lures and just to have as an extra rod for guests. It also comes in a heavy action but both say rated for 1-4 oz lures.

Anyone have any favorite rods for such applications? Preferably $100 or under.

I certainly wouldn't get the one in your link. That's a 2 piece salmon rod...I guess I'd ask what do you plan to throw mainly? And what is downsized in your mind? 2-4 oz. is not really downsized IMO... If you want to throw 1-4 oz lures and it'll be bucktails/spinnerbaits at times get something like this Shimano : CPCM90HTJ - 9'0" H
There's a number of decent options in the $150-$220 range...I wouldn't look too go cheap. Or maybe you can find a good used 9' for $100 ..I sold 3 of my extra TI's for $125/ea this year or I'd try to help ya out

Masqui-ninja

Posted 7/21/2025 6:17 PM (#1034481 - in reply to #1034467)
Subject: Re: Downsized lure rod?

Posts: 1269

Location: Walker, MN

My favorite down sizer muskie rod is a Dobyns Fury 806 swimbait. Swimbait rods are ideal because of the extra butt length. If you really want to stay around $100, try the Daiwa DX Swimbait Rod 8'H, it has a similar power and action.

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