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Muskie101 |
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Posts: 155 Location: Rochester, New York | I have a 6ft heavy Action ugly stik i have and have a few spinnerbaits that say they will catch muskies and was wondering what spinning reel i should get that will work for muskies and last forever ideally under $100 | ||
Muskiemetal |
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Posts: 676 Location: Wisconsin | I have a Daiwa BG 3500 for saltwater, about 100 bucks and you can get bigger sizes. Great reel. | ||
kdawg |
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Posts: 757 | No reel will last forever, however, if properly maintained, I would look at a Penn Fierce for around 100, or a Penn Battle, a little over a 100. These reels should serve you well. Kdawg | ||
Rotorhead |
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Posts: 157 Location: West Central WI | Why use a spinning rod and not a bait caster? Generally speaking, with the weight of muskie baits, casting a spinning rod can take a toll on your trigger finger if you fish long days. I tried it and parked my spinning rod and Penn spinning reel after the first hour I used it. For trolling, or a sucker rod, it would be fine. I bought the spinning rod for muskies but still have the reel from my surf casting days when I was stationed near the coast while in the Navy. | ||
mikie |
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Location: Athens, Ohio | Penn reels - made in USA, lasts 'forever' when well kept. m | ||
Masqui-ninja |
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Posts: 1241 Location: Walker, MN | Daiwa Fuego is a great reel in this price point. | ||
Pepper |
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Posts: 1516 | What lb test line would you use on a spinning reel for Muskie? | ||
sworrall |
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Posts: 32880 Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | 50# 8 strand. | ||
Pa Tigers n trout |
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Posts: 268 Location: Central Pennsylvania | Diawa bg 4000 would probably be good. Reels require maintenance, regardless of price. Maintain them and they will last. | ||
Tackle Industries |
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Posts: 4053 Location: Land of the Musky | My Vexan Pro staffer that goes for 800lb+ gators in Florida uses 5000 and 6000 series Penn reels and loves them! | ||
Muskyrookie |
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Posts: 186 | Don't know if you are still looking for a reel or not but I agree with the daiwa bg series. Something around the 4000 size. I bought the 8000 and it is GIGANTIC if I'd know that I would've gotten a smaller version, having said that it is a true powerhouse! The bg line comes with bigger gears than other reels. I've witnessed their power first hand when I hooked onto a porcupine crib with a double showgirl. By simply winching on it I bent the hook and ripped of an 8ft section of lumber as thick as a forearm. I had 100lb reaction tackle braid ( cheap Amazon braid) . And it's still as smooth as the day I unboxed it. For $100 I'm not sure they make a better reel for big gamefish. Bigger gears, bigger spools, high drag power and smoothness, smooth operation, excellent quality for $100! | ||
Muskie101 |
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Posts: 155 Location: Rochester, New York | Pepper - 5/10/2021 6:14 PM What lb test line would you use on a spinning reel for Muskie? 100lb power pro | ||
Muskie101 |
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Posts: 155 Location: Rochester, New York | Rotorhead - 8/2/2020 10:35 PM Why use a spinning rod and not a bait caster? Generally speaking, with the weight of muskie baits, casting a spinning rod can take a toll on your trigger finger if you fish long days. I tried it and parked my spinning rod and Penn spinning reel after the first hour I used it. For trolling, or a sucker rod, it would be fine. I bought the spinning rod for muskies but still have the reel from my surf casting days when I was stationed near the coast while in the Navy. Bait casters seem too complicated and while a daredevle could catch a muskie I’m mainly using something like this to prevent loosing lures | ||
Muskie101 |
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Posts: 155 Location: Rochester, New York | Almost went with Diana but because of my nationalism I’m going with penn battle 2 Any recommendations for what size | ||
kdawg |
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Posts: 757 | With your rod choice, a 4000 size might be the best for balance. Kdawg | ||
davemp |
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Posts: 54 | Although more than $100, the stradic 5000k is an awesome reel on my cabelas predator musky spinning rod. | ||
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