Musky Newbie, Questions + !Answers!

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What Kanatian says

DO NOT go lighter on the line it will kill fish. 80 lb minimum. Not just for landing them quickly but also to avoid break offs. 4 - 5 mph with a heavy rod, and muskie going mach 1 is alot of shock. Also when they roll in it the thinner line will cut them up, and there teeth will also have no problems slicing through it.

When I was a newbie I though 65 would be OK. Snapped it of twice just from casting. Ya know, ya chuck your 3 oz bait as hard as you can, get a backlash, and your bait stoops dead....well the didn't stop, the line did but the bait kept going. Thas nothing compared to what happens when a muskie takes your bait on the troll.

A fish with a bait stuck in it's face will not make it.

You have gotten some great advice...take it to heart.

My 2 cents

[Fishing 24/7]

theres nothing like hearing the great advice these musky ....( i have to say PRO'S ) have to give.

take all the tips and techniques these guys are giving.

dont think awwwwwww what the hell do they know anyways....

thev experience everything already.

all the errors we would have made...... we can avoid them by listening to these guys.

i know iv just started musky fishing and because of this site and the guys/PRO'S that are on.

i was able to gain 4-5 years of experience in one year.

just by taking all there advice.

thanx again guys .

this preciouse experience will help save the musky population for sure!

giving me a better chance at the 50'' BEAST!

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A St. Croix TRM70XHF 7' XH Power, Fast action, 1 piece, 36-80lbs line weight, 3 - 8oz. lure weight bait casting rod.

An Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 7001i reel.

Thanks a lot guys. You made my shopping trip a lot less stressful!

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