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Drmuskie920

Posted 6/24/2014 9:38 PM (#717661)
Subject: Best 9 ft rod for Tranx 20oz. Reel?

Posts: 3

What's the best long rod to match with a 20 oz Shimano Tranx reel for casting bucktails?

muskyhunter47

Posted 6/24/2014 9:42 PM (#717662 - in reply to #717661)
Subject: Re: Best 9 ft rod for Tranx 20oz. Reel?

Posts: 1638

Location: Minnesota

give thorn bros a call talk to lonie have a custom predator built.

bturg

Posted 6/24/2014 9:54 PM (#717664 - in reply to #717661)
Subject: Re: Best 9 ft rod for Tranx 20oz. Reel?

Posts: 716

I have Tranx reels on two Thorne Bros customs. I use a 9 foot XH Predator with a PG model for large blades , big rubber etc and a 9' H minus 2 with a High Speed model for blades exclusively... it is a hair light for Super Models but handles everything else with ease (and throws SM's when required) . They balence well and perform great. A high end reel like the Tranx deserves a high end rod...you won't go wrong with a Predator from Thornes.

Wood_Duck

Posted 6/24/2014 11:19 PM (#717677 - in reply to #717661)
Subject: Re: Best 9 ft rod for Tranx 20oz. Reel?

Posts: 555

Location: Tennessee

I'd also check with Jeremy at Tuscarora. He's building me one right now that will likely be crowned with a Tranx on a Big Nasty blank

Tackle Industries

Posted 6/25/2014 7:15 AM (#717698 - in reply to #717661)
Subject: Re: Best 9 ft rod for Tranx 20oz. Reel?

Posts: 4053

Location: Land of the Musky

Tuscarora Tackle: http://tuscaroratackle.com/rods/

Jeremy builds some beautiful rods and can do about anything you want.

James

Edited by Tackle Industries 6/25/2014 7:16 AM

Mojo1269

Posted 6/25/2014 7:46 AM (#717702 - in reply to #717664)
Subject: Re: Best 9 ft rod for Tranx 20oz. Reel?

Posts: 752

bturg - 6/24/2014 9:54 PM

A high end reel like the Tranx deserves a high end rod...you won't go wrong with a Predator from Thornes.

Truer words never spoken....

Sam Ubl

Posted 6/25/2014 8:01 AM (#717704 - in reply to #717661)
Subject: Re: Best 9 ft rod for Tranx 20oz. Reel?

Location: SE Wisconsin

I've got all of my reels seated on Migizi custom rods up to 9'6"... Excellent craftsmanship in every sense of the word.

EsoxAddiction

Posted 6/25/2014 11:18 AM (#717748 - in reply to #717704)
Subject: Re: Best 9 ft rod for Tranx 20oz. Reel?

Posts: 334

Location: Madison, WI

Sam Ubl - 6/25/2014 8:01 AM

I've got all of my reels seated on Migizi custom rods up to 9'6"... Excellent craftsmanship in every sense of the word.

Vince makes very nice sticks.

Drmuskie920

Posted 6/25/2014 12:08 PM (#717760 - in reply to #717661)
Subject: RE: Best 9 ft rod for Tranx 20oz. Reel?

Posts: 3

Why not just buy a St Croix "Big Nasty" from the Musky Tournament Legend series. Are these custom made rods even better than the Big Nasty??

gordonmann69

Posted 6/25/2014 12:13 PM (#717763 - in reply to #717661)
Subject: Re: Best 9 ft rod for Tranx 20oz. Reel?

Posts: 149

Tackle Induatries 9' XH rod is a great rod and won't break the bank for you but is as nice as a high end rod.

tolle141

Posted 6/25/2014 12:42 PM (#717773 - in reply to #717661)
Subject: Re: Best 9 ft rod for Tranx 20oz. Reel?

Posts: 1000

Apparently St Croix is coming out with some new muskie rods (no timeline) that are light years ahead of current LTM's. I bought a TI 9' XH to last me until those rods come out.

Mojo1269

Posted 6/25/2014 12:58 PM (#717776 - in reply to #717760)
Subject: RE: Best 9 ft rod for Tranx 20oz. Reel?

Posts: 752

Drmuskie920 - 6/25/2014 12:08 PM

Why not just buy a St Croix "Big Nasty" from the Musky Tournament Legend series. Are these custom made rods even better than the Big Nasty??

The blanks are comparable but you can get it tricked out the way you want. Thicker cork, longer handles etc... Nothing wrong with a stock LT rods they are awesome and the are all light years better than any off the second rate lower end stuff.

Musky Brian

Posted 6/25/2014 1:14 PM (#717779 - in reply to #717776)
Subject: RE: Best 9 ft rod for Tranx 20oz. Reel?

Posts: 1767

Location: Lake Country, Wisconsin

i second the big nasty....use it on mine and it is great. The stiffer tip then the sling blade makes it a better fit for big blades...

JKleinbrook

Posted 6/25/2014 9:07 PM (#717863 - in reply to #717661)
Subject: RE: Best 9 ft rod for Tranx 20oz. Reel?

Posts: 6

Big Nasty. Just paired it up with a Lexa 400 and tested it last night. Sweet combo!

Wood_Duck

Posted 6/25/2014 11:28 PM (#717886 - in reply to #717760)
Subject: RE: Best 9 ft rod for Tranx 20oz. Reel?

Posts: 555

Location: Tennessee

Drmuskie920 - 6/25/2014 1:08 PM

Why not just buy a St Croix "Big Nasty" from the Musky Tournament Legend series. Are these custom made rods even better than the Big Nasty??

If you want big dual wells and a long full cork handle, then custom is the only way to go. Or any other handle combo for that matter. If St Croix offered a 17+ full cork handle with large foregrip I'd got a Big Nasty with such, instead I'm having one made on my favorite Big Nasty blank.

Drmuskie920

Posted 6/26/2014 5:39 PM (#718028 - in reply to #717661)
Subject: Re: Best 9 ft rod for Tranx 20oz. Reel?

Posts: 3

Many thanks guys... All good advice & good thoughts!

jboutdoorguy

Posted 6/26/2014 6:45 PM (#718040 - in reply to #717661)
Subject: Re: Best 9 ft rod for Tranx 20oz. Reel?

Posts: 120

Have a Tranx on my Big Nasty. It's a great balance

Mark Nicholas GS

Posted 6/26/2014 10:19 PM (#718066 - in reply to #717661)
Subject: Re: Best 9 ft rod for Tranx 20oz. Reel?

Location: Western PA

+1 on big nasty. +1 for getting it build by Jeremy Wager at Tuscarora.

hoosierhunter

Posted 6/26/2014 10:54 PM (#718071 - in reply to #717661)
Subject: Re: Best 9 ft rod for Tranx 20oz. Reel?

Posts: 427

I know it is not the most expensive option but I have my trax pg on a TI 9ft xh and love it. I have not thrown many smaller bucktails with but anything 8s on up it does a very good job with?

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