so, I use a St. Croix Premier MH 8 foot muskie rod, its also rated from 3/4 to 3 oz.
I use a tranx 400A reel on it.
if you are serious about muskie and big pike the tranx reels are worth the investment. They are strong, smooth and easy to cast. worth every penny.
Ironically, the only muskie I have ever caught was NOT using my muskie rig, it was caught on my MH bass baitcasting rod, casting a #5 Mepps Black Fury.
go figure lol