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I'm looking at investing in a new rod for musky fishing up in the Kawarthas. From what i gathered a 8'6 Extra Heavy, Moderate Fast to Fast rod is somthing i should be looking for? I primarily want to throw spinnerbaits, like Mepps Musky Killers, and some hardbaits. I'm a pretty tall guy, 6ft+ so rod length isnt really a concern. I'm not really into trolling around, mostly throwing lures.

Any prefered brand?

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I'm looking at investing in a new rod for musky fishing up in the Kawarthas. From what i gathered a 8'6 Extra Heavy, Moderate Fast to Fast rod is somthing i should be looking for? I primarily want to throw spinnerbaits, like Mepps Musky Killers, and some hardbaits. I'm a pretty tall guy, 6ft+ so rod length isnt really a concern. I'm not really into trolling around, mostly throwing lures.

Any prefered brand?

 

Throwing lighter size musky baits like you would be throwing, i would scale to a hvy action rod, with some slight tip flex, your rod length based on your height would be fine, in fact for those baits like musky killers, and also bomber long a mags etc, i use a flippin stick with a low profile bass reel spooled with 65lb pp, casts a mile and works great for those baits, and smaller creatures etc. if you want a musky rod the Tackle Industry ones are nice, without the hefty over rated price of a St. Croix lengent tournament, the cork on the TI is thicker then other brands which might benefit you if you have big mitts

and you can buy 2 TI's for the price of a legend, and still have enough money left to spool both outfits, and TI's are very light as well

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Thanks for all the replies and the welcome. St. Croix seems very popular and I will definitely look into the tackle industries,I have a 7'6 mh xf crucial flipping stick, I wasn't too sure if that would be the wrong rod for a musky, considering its more of a bass rod, and if a good sized musky would over power it

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Just got a ti xh rod, they do ship to canada, but it is crazyyy expensive, almost as much as the rod, I got it shipped to cbi shipping in the falls for 5 bucks, they are on special now for 135$, I haven't used The TI rod yet, but I have fish with buddys st croix legend and the st croi is a defintely nicer, but definetly more cash....other rod I use is the new shimano compre im9 xh, the TI rod seems to have a nicer feel, but like i said, not water tested yet!

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I'd make it a Compre and get a Med Heavy, that'll be perfect for spinnerbaits.

 

i would also agree that a med/heavy would be fine for a smaller baits that you have mentioned. if you do decide to troll, this rod would also be ok for smaller baits at slower speeds.

 

now throw a 2-3 ounce spinnerbait and troll it at 4-5 mph and your arms may get tired pretty quickly.

 

if your plan is to stick within the kawartha's and cast mostly i would suggest an 8'6 med/heavy or heavy. the compre's are a bit heavy and i dont like the 2 piece rods the way the new ones are.

 

i would suggest a st croix mojo musky or premier if your on a budget. if cost isnt an issue go with a st croix legend! the trigger grip alone is worth the price.

 

good luck

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I don't think they do any longer. They r not on site. I sent him an email a while back asking but did not get a reply.

Sorry if we missed it Landry. I'll look into that now.

 

Okuma EVx is a good quality rod for the money. The New Daiwa DMX Musky rods are sharp too in that price point.

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