What is a good all around musky rod?
Best Musky Rod
- St Croix Mojo Musky. If I could only pick one brand from which to buy a musky rod it would have to be St Croix.
- Abu Garcia Veritas Toro. The Veritas Toro is probably Abu Garcia’s most popular Musky rod.
- Tackle Industries XH.
- Okuma Helios.
- Daiwa Accudepth Trolling.
What is a good spinning reel for musky fishing?
Best Musky Reels
| Reel | Type | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Shimano Tranx 500 | Casting | Check on Amazon |
| 2. Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast | Casting | Check on Amazon |
| 3. Daiwa Lexa 300 | Casting | Check on Amazon |
| 4. Okuma Komodo SS | Casting | Check on Amazon |
Can you fish musky with a spinning reel?
Spinning reels could certainly handle landing muskies, however, as mentioned it is more the style in which most of us choose to pursue muskies that limits us to baitcasting gear. I have a catfish rod/reel I put 80lb braid on and let guys who can’t cast baitcasters that want to try muskie fishing to use. Works great.
What is a good length for a musky rod?
We find that a rod length of around 8 feet is the “sweet spot” when fishing for musky. It gives you plenty of length and strength for casting the large lures, yet it’s much easier to handle than a 9-foot rod.
Can I use a bass rod for musky?
You can use heavy bass gear for muskies. You just have to use the right baits with them.
What line should you use for musky fishing?
I recommend 100-pound-test braided line and 150-200-pound-test fluorocarbon leader. Most musky guys have their own opinion on what line is the best, but I recommend Cortland® Musky Master™ Line. When it comes to leaders, there is only one brand you should be using – Stealth Tackle.
What gear ratio is best for musky fishing?
5.0 to 5.2
Okay, so I’ve bought countless musky reels to find the “right” gear ratio. 5.0 to 5.2 is my sweet spot. It is the best all around gear ratio for doing anything you want. Put the right power handle on there and you can burn double 10’s or 12’s if that is what you want to do.
How much drag do I need for musky?
Look for reels that have a minimum of 12 pounds of drag, 15 pounds of drag is adequate, any more than that is probably a waste of money. Any less than 12 pounds, the reel won’t last very long before it needs repair.
What is a muskie rod?
When you’re fishing for musky, your gear needs to be heavy duty and up to the task of landing these ferocious fish. The rod is the piece of equipment that takes the most abuse, as it’s used to wrangle the fish in, holding all of their force along the way!
Can you use a medium heavy rod for musky fishing?
The best musky fishing tackle is a heavy baitcasting rod and reel. It is well suited to casting large, heavy lures that musky prefer. However, quality spinning tackle will get the job done for anglers that prefer to use it. A 7′ to 7 1/2′ medium heavy spinning rod and 4000 size reel is a good combination.
What kind of fly rod do you need for a musky?
If you are going to fish musky with a fly rod, you are going to need a specific big-fish fly rod somewhere in the 11 to 12 weight class. These tend to be the best fly rod weight for musky. You don’t want to use fly rods with ultra-fast rod actions.
Which is the best musky rod for casting Bucktails?
When it comes to casting bucktails, the St. Croix Mojo Musky Rods are the best musky rod for bucktails. The St. Croix Mojo Musky Rods are an exceptional all around musky rod that is fully capable of casting both 1/2-ounce bucktails and a 3-ounce swimbait.
Which is the best casting rod to use?
The St. Croix Legend Tournament Musky casting rod is arguably the most accurate casting rod we have ever used.
