mattyk Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Howdy Yall I was thinking of picking up a new musky rod this year for throwing some heavy jerkbaits like 10" weighted suicks, mantas and hellhounds. I currently have a 7'6 XH Shimano Compre but its too big. What do you guys like for throwing the jerkbaits? I will be probably be using it with a ABU C3 6500, but im not sure. I want to keep it under $200 if possible for the rod. Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 st. croix premier 6'9" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 (edited) What Raf said... love mine. PM69XHF - 3 to 8oz (baits) - 30 to 80lb Edited March 14, 2008 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I like a shorter rod too Matt and use a 6' 6" Premier. Some guys like to go with a longer rod for jerkbaits though, all depends how you like to work your baits...out to the side or straight down in front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I love my 7' Fig Rig. First time out it got slimed by 42"er on a 9" sledge (MuskyBill color) I think JB still carries them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silveradosheriff Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Yup - can't go wrong with 6'6" - 7'. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Want Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Guess I'm cheap AND outdated. But I think the Jerkbait rod is the one that is most likely to be abused and sensitivity along with fine tuned actions, at least to me, haven't been key issues. So I like to keep them kind of "inexpensive". I use an old Fenwick GLC Triggerstick: 5'9" 1 -3 oz and an even older Daiwa Algonquin 6'6" 1-6 oz. Two fine pool sticks that have never failed me. I leave the bigger $ for crank and buctail rods. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyk Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 thanks for the recommendations guys! I think i may go with a 6' 6" Premier as im a little shorter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymike Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 You will be really happy if you go with the Premier. They are great rods and have been revamped 4 times since the intro to the Musky Series. They are not nearly as heavy and a lot more sensitive. They are not the broom sticks (which are still great) that they used to be. I cant wait to get my hands on a rod tomorrow at the show. I think I have convinced myself to pick up 2 more and a Tokota as well. There goes my money hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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