Sebastian Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 I'm looking for a heavier musky rod. Something that wont kill my arm when tossing/trolling 13" believers, grandmas, 14" jakes, Legend Plows, etc. The 7'9" St Croix Premier XXXH 8-20oz seems like it'll do the trick but i was wondering if i would be better to go with something like the 6'9" St Croix 3-8oz. How heavy is too heavy? What do you guys use for those big muskie baits on World Class waters like the St Lawrence or Georgian Bay? Im also considering the 8' Heavy Fig Rig Tooth tamer 8-40oz. Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 I'm looking for a heavier musky rod. Something that wont kill my arm when tossing/trolling 13" believers, grandmas, 14" jakes, Legend Plows, etc. The 7'9" St Croix Premier XXXH 8-20oz seems like it'll do the trick but i was wondering if i would be better to go with something like the 6'9" St Croix 3-8oz. How heavy is too heavy? What do you guys use for those big muskie baits on World Class waters like the St Lawrence or Georgian Bay? Im also considering the 8' Heavy Fig Rig Tooth tamer 8-40oz. Any help would be appreciated. Thems trollin' lures! You'll kill your arms either way! If you're serious I'd definately go with the heaviest possible rod like the new St Croix XXXH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted June 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 "Thems trollin' lures! You'll kill your arms either way!" How else would i get arms like this guy? yaya im definately serious. Im leaning towards the heavy heavy rods because i got about 5 other combos for lighter applications. Thanks for your help Pigeontroller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 I don't have any info about the St.Croix, but I have an XH 6'9" Shimano Compre jerkbait rod.. I could toss pounders with this thing with ease, it's got a lot of backbone... Rated for 3-8oz lures like the Avid/Premier is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 (edited) It'll be just fine for those baits and anything you can buy. Don't kid yourself though, with a 7000, it is a heavy combo but the length eases casting and figure 8 fatigue and lets you uhh dogslap these lures around. Can't help you with the fig rig. I am trying the 8'6" xh okuma 4-14oz this year for big baits. Edited June 26, 2008 by Raf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistyriver1 Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Bring your spinach with you...you'll need it. I tried one last year with Raf's fishing partner ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Ive got the 7' St croix triumph XH. next time Id go with a longer rod with some more flex in the tip. I originally bought it to jig for lakers in very deep water with a 3oz bucktail. i found the lack of flex with braided line allowed larger fish to create slack and come off (barbless hooks...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted June 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Cool thanks for the help guys. I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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