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Looking for recommendations on a budget musky set up.


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#1 Hopefully musky

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Posted 01 May 2016 - 01:59 PM

Hi I am coming from Alberta this summer with big dreams of catching my first musky and need to set up a musky rod.
I don't want to end up with garbage that lets me down but seeing as I will probably only use it for a week or so I don't want to break the bank either.
Thank you for any and all input.
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#2 Guest_tossing iron_*

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Posted 01 May 2016 - 05:46 PM

Only muskie I've ever caught have been unintentionally.
Usually on walleye opener.
My ultralight gear did the job. Lol
Only 5 lbers though.
I was so upset thinking I had a huge walleye on.
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#3 Guest_tossing iron_*

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Posted 01 May 2016 - 05:49 PM

Seriously though.
For a once a year thing.
Any medium heavy rod and 2000 series reel will do rhe job.
Just make sure you have a good leader on.
Wouldn't waste my money on musky specific gear.
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#4 floss_boss

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Posted 01 May 2016 - 07:02 PM

Bass pro has a combo that goes on sale once in a while around $200. The gold reel is an old version the black is the new.


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#5 lucario

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Posted 01 May 2016 - 09:37 PM

get an abu garcia ambassador but if you really daring like me get a pro max and any MH casting rod will work


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