Guys, I've posted this before but I think it was lost in the F-H issue we had earlier!!
I am looking to purchase a musky combo. A reel that is very interesting to me is the Curado 301, but it is on the expensive side a bit, so what other option do I have?? Looking for a low profile reel.
For the rod I am looking for at least an 8 feet. I will be using this combo for casting musky lures ie. Bulldawgs, ect!!.
Thanks in advance
Dan aka WB
Musky combo choices?
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Musky combo choices?
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Re: Musky combo choices?
Not sure you would want the same combo for throwing bulldawgs and spinnerbaits ... quite a difference in wait between the two.
I use a highspeed reel and medium to medium heavy combo for spinnerbaits and a lowspeed reel and heavy combo for bulldawgs.
8 feet is a good length as it makes it easier to figure 8 at boatside.
Shimano reels and St. Croix rods.
I use a highspeed reel and medium to medium heavy combo for spinnerbaits and a lowspeed reel and heavy combo for bulldawgs.
8 feet is a good length as it makes it easier to figure 8 at boatside.
Shimano reels and St. Croix rods.
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Re: Musky combo choices?
Thanks R_L Yeah I am not sure why I wrote spinnerbaits. I meant the big musky lures.
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Re: Musky combo choices?
If you are going to by just one reel, you probably DO NOT want a high speed reel. Something in a gear ratio around 5:1 is going to be a much better "all purpose" choice.
The harder a bait pulls, the lower gear ratio, makes them easier reel in. Baits like tandem spinner baits, Big double bladed inlines like cowgirls, large crankbaits, all much easier to pull in with a lower ratio. Easy pulling baits like jerkbaits, topwaters, plastics, high speed reels are better to pick up slack line some of those presentations create
The harder a bait pulls, the lower gear ratio, makes them easier reel in. Baits like tandem spinner baits, Big double bladed inlines like cowgirls, large crankbaits, all much easier to pull in with a lower ratio. Easy pulling baits like jerkbaits, topwaters, plastics, high speed reels are better to pick up slack line some of those presentations create
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Re: Musky combo choices?
Thanks Relic, I'll keep that in mind!!
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Re: Musky combo choices?
I've heard good things (on the internet) about the Daiwa Lexa 300 Power Series it's a low profile reel at a bit cheaper price but most guys swear by their Curados. I bought the Revo Toro Winch and used it yesterday all day worked great except for the fish catching part...
If you haven't already you should check out http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/ they have a great tackle and equipment forum that should give you tons of info. after a couple simple searches.
If you haven't already you should check out http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/ they have a great tackle and equipment forum that should give you tons of info. after a couple simple searches.