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| I've been using 8'6" rods for a while now and it's time to upgrade for the upcoming season. The rods I am looking at are offered in 9' and wanted to get everyone's thoughts on 9 footers. Is there that much of a difference than the 8'6's? Is there really any reason to go to the 9'? |
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| 6% deeper on your figure 8's, Whatever the partial circumference increase while picking up slack. Longer casts. Better hooksets.
Given how similar the prices are, if you can fit the rods in your boat/car the question is "why not?" |
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Location: Vilas County, WI | 9' is too long for me. Just personal preference. I found that my figure 8's and bait control ended up worse with a 9 footer. I have one 8'6" and two 8'.
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Location: Land of the Musky | I am 5'10" with shoes.... Used 7 and 7'6" rods for years and moved to a 9' rod and never thought I would like it but still tried it. Its now hard for me to use anything under an 8'6" and I prefer the 9' rods. You can really cast a lot better IMO with a 9' rod. I am seriously thinking about making myself a 9'6" and 10' telescopic rods just because I like 9' rods so much. With that said, I use mostly my TI rods and these have 18" handles on them so from the reel seat up compared to a SC with 16" handle or most other rods with shorter handles my TI 9' rods fish more like 8'10" to 8'8" rods for casting but for fig 8s they still fish like a 9' rod as you can grab the butt end and really get your lure in a big fig 8.
Your best bet is to go fish with a buddy who has a 9' and use it for an hour and see what you think.
James
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Location: E. Tenn | Currently use 8'6", the only thing preventing me from using anything longer is storage/transport.. Now that TI has two piece 9', that's no longer a concern. |
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Location: St Paul, Minnesota | Sure the 9 footer isn't as rod-locker or truck bed storage friendly, but once you gain an appreciation you find ways to make it work. |
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Location: Minnesota | I have a 9 footer . then bought a 9 foot 8 in my next rod will be another 9 foot 8 |
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| James, I'm actually looking at your telescopic 9'ers for the two I want to pick up. I wish I could fish one first but no one I fish with has come into this century and has anything even over 8'. I'm pretty sure this is the way I'm going. Thanks for the input guys! |
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Location: Lake County Illinois | I have several Okuma Telescopic rods,but my 2 favorites are the 8'6''XH and the 9'3''XH. I do like the extra length on the 9'3'',but still use the 8'6'' quite a lot for small to medium baits as the tip is a bit softer even though they are both XH. |
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Location: Land of the Musky | tr7 - 2/4/2014 7:16 PM
James, I'm actually looking at your telescopic 9'ers for the two I want to pick up. I wish I could fish one first but no one I fish with has come into this century and has anything even over 8'. I'm pretty sure this is the way I'm going. Thanks for the input guys!
Tyler,
Not sure what state you live in but I will be in WI and MN at the musky shows coming up in Feb and April.
James
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Location: Planet Meltdown | Ray Fuller - 2/5/2014 2:04 AM
I have several Okuma Telescopic rods,but my 2 favorites are the 8'6''XH and the 9'3''XH. I do like the extra length on the 9'3'',but still use the 8'6'' quite a lot for small to medium baits as the tip is a bit softer even though they are both XH.
Hey Ray, I'm curious what those 9'3" Tele Okuma rods break down to and if they offer a full grip back handle or just split grip? Thanks
I love my TI 9' rods. I could never imagine throwing bucktails, spinnerbaits, crank baits, rubber without them. It makes doing figure 8s and casting a breeze. |
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Location: Lake County Illinois | brian T, I believe they are now only offered in a split grip,and the 9'3'' goes down to about 7'6''. |
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Location: Planet Meltdown | Ray Fuller - 2/5/2014 3:28 PM
brian T, I believe they are now only offered in a split grip,and the 9'3'' goes down to about 7'6''.
Ok thanks! Bummer they only offer a split grip now. |
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| James, I will stop in and see you at Milwaukee then. |
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| The Okuma 9'3 XHvy Telescoping Split Grip rod is a nice light rod in weight, But it is has a much softer Tip than what you would expect in a Xhvy Rod. "To me" this rod fishes and feels like a Med/Hvy to Heavy Rod...Nothing Xtra Heavy about this rod. I broke mine 2nd Day using it throwing a MagDawg It was under warranty so I had it Replaced and sold the replacement rod.I then Purchased a Tackle Industries 9' Telescopic XHy This looks to be what I was Originally looking for and it has a Full Cork Or Split Grip Options....This seems to be a Great looking Rod, and I have had Many great reviews on these Rods. I Would say this seems to be the Best 9' XHy Telescopic Musky Rod out there with a great Customer Service and even Better Price Range..Great Rod James Keep up the Good Work. Another Satisfied Customer Mike Melfa |
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| How long when you compress it Mike? You must like it if you didn`t sell it yet. |
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Location: Twin Cities | James will you have the 9 foot telescopic rod at the Minnesota expo? Not sure if I would prefer MH, XH, or XXH |
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Location: Planet Meltdown | lol hey Mike if you sell that TI rod let me know! Thanks for the review of the Okuma rods. |
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Location: Land of the Musky | pistolpete314 - 2/6/2014 12:01 PM
James will you have the 9 foot telescopic rod at the Minnesota expo? Not sure if I would prefer MH, XH, or XXH
you bet. I will have a few of every rod I make at every show this year. If I run out I ship for free too  Not your fault if I sell out of a rod you wanted.
Thanks
James
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| I currently own the 8'6 Okuma I. Both the xh and xxh. Both have that "soft tip" that cast4 is talking about. They are nice rods but it is very uncomfortable throwing anything large. I am excited to try the TI rods this year. I was able to look at them in person at my local shop the other day and they have a much better feeling tip. Plus the extra guides will help too. |
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| where that length war is gonna stop 13,14,15'?personally 8' is plenty enough for all my purpose |
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| I have just gotten used to using an 8' foot rod. Does anybody have problems netting big fish alone with those long rods? |
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| lol, Andy the 9' collapses to 7'6" ... The last three trips out I have No Problem netting a fish with the 8 and 9 foot rods, OH that's because I got skunked on the last three trips... MIKE |
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| YEP, Jano word is their converting Saltwater Surf Rods to Musky rods as we speak.....talk about a deep figure 8 |
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Location: Canada | muskyrat - 2/6/2014 5:48 PM
I have just gotten used to using an 8' foot rod. Does anybody have problems netting big fish alone with those long rods? big time -- people who havent had to net their own fish with a 86 or 9' rod dont know wht they're missing. I think majority of musky guys who are 110% pro long and even longer rods are netting each others fish and dont have a clue about this issue. Good for them but yeah singlehandedly getting a Big Nasty fish into a frabill big game bag is an extreme sport LOL |
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| I have an 8`6" and an 8`. I like the longer rod for big stuff but as far as an all around rod I love my 8 footer,I guess its just personal preference but i just feel a lot more comfortable with the 8. |
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Location: Twin Cities MN | Tackle Industries - 2/6/2014 1:26 PM
pistolpete314 - 2/6/2014 12:01 PM
James will you have the 9 foot telescopic rod at the Minnesota expo? Not sure if I would prefer MH, XH, or XXH
you bet. I will have a few of every rod I make at every show this year. If I run out I ship for free too Not your fault if I sell out of a rod you wanted.
Thanks
James
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Location: Land of the Musky | For MN I take mostly my XH and XXH powers in all rod models. Got ya covered
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Location: Southern Illinois | I own seven TI 9' telescoping rods. Can't say enough good things about them. Great rods, great price, great customer service, ect.. Started Muskie fishing with 8' rods. Made the switch after throwing one that my buddy had and never looked back. |
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| i have a few of each, 8', 8'3", 9' and always go back to the 8'3" or 8'.. i think 8'3" is perfect. I just don't care for the 9' rods. They may fish well, but they are PITA to get around. I just don't see the need. |
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