JoshS Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 I recently picked up a St Croix mojo bass swibait rod, rated 7'9 1-4oz. How do you guys think this rod hold up for muskies? I'm mostly casting baits in that weight range and gonna pair it up with a C3 5500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 (edited) As far as I can tell there is no difference between a Swimbait rod and a Musky rod except that Bass guys "feel better" knowing it's for Swimbaits not Musky baits...HAHAHA! Edited June 13, 2010 by garry2rs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistaredone Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 I recently picked up a St Croix mojo bass swibait rod, rated 7'9 1-4oz. How do you guys think this rod hold up for muskies? I'm mostly casting baits in that weight range and gonna pair it up with a C3 5500. Your set up is fine. Id suggest buying a power handle for the C3 it will only run you $15 and will make size 5 blades come in with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houski Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 JoshS, I've got the same setup you just mentioned. I use it mainly for pike and bass fishing. It will do alright for smaller muskie baits. I use mine the odd time for tubes, and downsized spinner baits. However, that being said, I wouldn't consider it a muskie rod. If you're planning on using it for muskies, I'd spool it up with at least 65 lb. braid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 I picked that rod up in a store and thought...Muskie rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 I'd consider that rod to be a great multi purpose rod....it kinda sits on the fence/several fences really...heavy bass, pike, light musky....I just wish they weren't purple... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 My go to musky rod is lighter than that if you can believe it. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goteeboy Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 i was looking into the same option: using a swimbait rod for musky fishing. So i asked a rod seller on ebay and what he said made sense to me. Generally speaking swimbait rods are medium action, whereas musky rods have a faster tip. So swimbaits have a more parabolic bend, the musky rods, bend more at the tip with a stronger backbone. So he says swimbaits can work w/ smaller spinners and even trolling, but wouldn't be good for heavier lures, or for stickbaits or gliders and the like. Made sense to me. hope it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshS Posted June 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 Thanks for the input. I'm going to put it to the test this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 Just don't try chucking big musky baits with it or you will end up with a 2 piece rod. As for fighting the fish, it should be fine. Make sure you spool with AT LEAST 50lb braid with a GOOD leader (one that costs $6-15 for just the one). The cheap leaders are just that. Buy good quality tackle, a bit at a time when you have the money. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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