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Message Subject: Musky Rod for casting from shore
Virago
Posted 2/14/2023 2:13 PM (#1018003)
Subject: Musky Rod for casting from shore




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Looking for a musky rod which I could use from shore that would handle 80# braid and large lures. Thoughts?
Thank you!
Rotorhead
Posted 2/14/2023 3:10 PM (#1018006 - in reply to #1018003)
Subject: Re: Musky Rod for casting from shore




Posts: 157


Location: West Central WI
Pretty much the same as would handle 80 lb braid and large lures from a boat. If you're in a restricted casting area on a bank with trees and so forth, perhaps downsize to a shorter rod. I use a 9' heavy or ex-heavy from my dock on a lake with muskies.
7.62xJay
Posted 2/14/2023 6:49 PM (#1018023 - in reply to #1018003)
Subject: Re: Musky Rod for casting from shore





Posts: 466


Location: NW WI
Kinda just it. If ur cramped with trees your gunna want something squant. If you got room, rod length is your best friend. Than what's your definition of "big" in ounces?
chuckski
Posted 2/18/2023 10:42 AM (#1018194 - in reply to #1018003)
Subject: Re: Musky Rod for casting from shore




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I do a lot of shore fishing and it can be a pain, A huge plus if you are in a place they let you wade in. (a lot of places won't let you go in the water) AKA water supply.
Solitario Lupo
Posted 2/18/2023 11:43 AM (#1018196 - in reply to #1018003)
Subject: Re: Musky Rod for casting from shore





Location: PA Angler
From shore the longer the rod the better in my book. I have an 8ft wouldn’t mind going 9 or 10. I would get a h or Xxh so you will be able to cast those big baits. So definitely be sure to look at the lure recommendations on the rod.
kdawg
Posted 3/4/2023 4:04 PM (#1018615 - in reply to #1018196)
Subject: Re: Musky Rod for casting from shore




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Solitario Lupo - 2/18/2023 11:43 AM

From shore the longer the rod the better in my book. I have an 8ft wouldn’t mind going 9 or 10. I would get a h or Xxh so you will be able to cast those big baits. So definitely be sure to look at the lure recommendations on the rod.
If you have the casting clearance, otherwise I agree with Rotorhead. The older classic jerk bait sized rods might work for you, 6'09", 7, 7'02 length rods. Walking along a heavily wooded shoreline with a long rod could really turn out to be a pain in the as-. Kdawg
kdawg
Posted 3/4/2023 4:07 PM (#1018616 - in reply to #1018196)
Subject: Re: Musky Rod for casting from shore




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Solitario Lupo - 2/18/2023 11:43 AM

From shore the longer the rod the better in my book. I have an 8ft wouldn’t mind going 9 or 10. I would get a h or Xxh so you will be able to cast those big baits. So definitely be sure to look at the lure recommendations on the rod.
If you have the casting clearance, otherwise I agree with Rotorhead. The older classic jerk bait sized rods might work for you, 6'09", 7, 7'02 length rods. Walking along a heavily wooded shoreline with a long rod could really turn out to be a pain in the as-. Kdawg
chuckski
Posted 3/5/2023 12:20 PM (#1018645 - in reply to #1018003)
Subject: Re: Musky Rod for casting from shore




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Depending on the amount of tree's, bushes, and reed's ECT it makes for some weird casting angles to say the least, but what ever it takes to get your lure in front of a fish.
pklingen
Posted 3/6/2023 5:28 PM (#1018681 - in reply to #1018003)
Subject: Re: Musky Rod for casting from shore




Posts: 858


Location: NE Ohio
i do a lot of from shore fishing in the spring. i fish rocks and marinas, so no trees behind me. i use an 8' hvy fast mojo muskie st.croix with 80# braid. i need the length for figure 8's. i catch at least half that way. good luck!
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