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Message Subject: Would this rod/reel combo work?
Mitch2388
Posted 5/30/2013 8:31 AM (#644054)
Subject: Would this rod/reel combo work?




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I have an abu 7000i that I've paired with a 7' ugly stick tiger. It's a very beefy medium heavy rod. I use it for big blue catfish. I've been doing a lot of reading about muskie fishing, and it seems big buck tails are very popular. Would this set up work well for casting them? Or would something else be recommended?
The Swan
Posted 5/30/2013 10:15 AM (#644089 - in reply to #644054)
Subject: RE: Would this rod/reel combo work?


What line weights is the Ugly Stik rated at?
Mitch2388
Posted 5/30/2013 12:42 PM (#644129 - in reply to #644054)
Subject: Re: Would this rod/reel combo work?




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30-60lbs
ToddM
Posted 5/30/2013 12:47 PM (#644130 - in reply to #644054)
Subject: Re: Would this rod/reel combo work?





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Location: oswego, il
it will work but if you have ever used a longer rod you will loke it alot better
Mojo1269
Posted 5/30/2013 1:31 PM (#644135 - in reply to #644054)
Subject: Re: Would this rod/reel combo work?





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Asnoted the rod is a ltitle short for casting by todays ideals but it certainly would work. At that length and with that reel it is an ideal prop wash trolling rod at any time...
Mitch2388
Posted 5/30/2013 1:42 PM (#644136 - in reply to #644054)
Subject: Re: Would this rod/reel combo work?




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Can anyone recommend a good inexpensive rod? I was looking at mojo muskies from st. croix, but those retail at about 160 I think which is a little out of my current price range. If going any cheaper is a bad idea then I can wait and save up, but I'm all about saving a little money. I know when it comes time to stock up on lures I'll end up breaking the bank.
muskyhunter47
Posted 5/30/2013 2:05 PM (#644142 - in reply to #644136)
Subject: Re: Would this rod/reel combo work?




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Location: Minnesota
You could buy a ti rod allot of people like them I don't. but they are cheap I think you can pick one up for 120 bucks. my first musky rod was a Haden musky spectral I think it was 5 footer.I casted every thing with it. now im older and have better rods. use what you have see what you like a bought it and what you don't then buy a better rod.
ammoman16
Posted 5/30/2013 2:07 PM (#644143 - in reply to #644054)
Subject: Re: Would this rod/reel combo work?




Posts: 130


Location: Duluth, MN
I'd definitely have the TI rods on my radar if I was you. Okuma and Musky Innovations make some worth looking at as well.
jonnysled
Posted 5/30/2013 2:09 PM (#644146 - in reply to #644142)
Subject: Re: Would this rod/reel combo work?





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Location: minocqua, wi.
buy 5 baits and spend your money on the reel first, rod second. spending a bunch on baits and having bad equipment is typical in the sport and unproductive.
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