Sebastian Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Been looking at Fig Rig rods for a while now and plan to buy a longer muskie rod in the 7'6-8' range soon. I want something for bucktails. I've limited it down to St.Croix(Avid or Premier) & Fig Rig. Want to find out some honest opinions on the Fig Rig. It feels very light but I`m not too sure on strength. Can anyone help me out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymike Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 I have a 8' Avid for Bucktails. Never used a Fig, but LOVE my Avid. It was worth every penny. They dont sell the Avid Musky Series anymore though. Now its Legend Tournament or Premier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 I haven't looked at them myself , but I think they have them at JB'S fishing depot as well as the St croix line if you want to hold them and compare them side by side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Everytime I see that name I always think that some Einstein cut the words "FIGht RIGht". I wonder if that's what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Hey Seb I bought a Fig Rig Tooth Tamer from JB's a few years ago. Just love it. 7'6" 25-80lb - use it as a jerk bait rod, top water and has in a pinch worked out for bucktails but it is a little stiff Very light and fits up with a Abu6500 or Shimano 400 series nicely. I'm always looking for something different and everyone I know had St. Croix's Looking at another one this year but for bucktails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted March 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Thanks Fang. I like them too but just want to make sure because i've read mixed reviews online. One guy wrote an article about breaking 4/8 fig rig rods but other than that i hear they're great. Breaking that many rods most likely means he's doing something wrong. I think i'll most likely pick one up soon. As for reels you're right. Cant go wrong with a 401 Calcutta. I spend lots of time (and money) at JB's and played with everything in there. Thats where i got the whole Fig Rig rod craving. Thanks Sebastian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 sounds like deja vu to me You'll be happy with the rod I'm looking at the 20-50 now 7'10 but I tell ya I have no place for these 1 peice rods that are longer than 7'. My War Room at home here where I store my fishing anf hunting stuff has a low ceiling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Thanks Fang. Ya i am pretty sure i'm just gonna buy a Fig Rig Tooth Tamer along with another Calcutta 401. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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