ugly stik musky rod?

[apz245]

Anyone have any experience with this one? It's a good price, 39.99, but a little short, 6'6.

The one thing that worries me is it says the lure weight 5/8-1.5 ounces, 1.5 ounces is pretty light for pike/musky baits, some of them go up to 4 or 5 ounces.

Will I be alright throwing 3 or 4 ounce baits with this rod? I plan on using 20 lb braid or maybe even 25.

here's a link

ugly stik musky rod here

 

[topwaterjoe]

Trolling those lures should be ok. Casting them may not work so well... too heavy a lure will not cast accurately.

 

[apz245]

Trolling those lures should be ok. Casting them may not work so well... too heavy a lure will not cast accurately.

I don't troll at all, so maybe I should go with something rated a bit higher.

Its just weird to me how the ugly stik is rated for 20-50 lb line and such light lures, could anyone explain to me how that is? I thought heavier line= heavier lure

 

[navairum]

I don't troll at all, so maybe I should go with something rated a bit higher.

Its just weird to me how the ugly stik is rated for 20-50 lb line and such light lures, could anyone explain to me how that is? I thought heavier line= heavier lure

I've always been somewhat confused by this as well as the majority of 'heavy' rods I see on BP and elsewhere have very light lure-weights..

 

[apz245]

I've always been somewhat confused by this as well as the majority of 'heavy' rods I see on BP and elsewhere have very light lure-weights..

same, its pretty confusing, I'm thinking even though they're rated for light lures they should be able to throw the heavier ones, they're big heavy rods, I don't see why not.

Right now i'm leaning towards the bass pro shops graphite rod, its 6'3, one piece and rated for 3/4 to 3 oz, for 49.99... the browning musky rods for 89.99 are rated for either 1/2-2 ounces, which seems low and then 2-10 oz, which seems really high.

also the 129.99 bass pro musky rod is down to 79.99, it has a nice rating of 3/4- 3 oz, but that sale might just be for US.

 

[AaronKrick]

http://www.basspro.com/Fishing-Fishing-Rods-Poles-Species-Specific-Rods/Classification-Freshwater/Type-Muskie/_/N-1z0uxazZ1z0vagcZ1z0war6

This is all of bass pro's musky rods.

Hope this helps!

 

[apz245]

thanks catfish, im hoping that bass pro sale is for canada too, if it is i'll likely get the bass pro musky angler.

 

[AaronKrick]

thanks catfish, im hoping that bass pro sale is for canada too, if it is i'll likely get the bass pro musky angler.

That one looked good and at a good price.

 

[topwaterjoe]

I don't troll at all, so maybe I should go with something rated a bit higher.

Its just weird to me how the ugly stik is rated for 20-50 lb line and such light lures, could anyone explain to me how that is? I thought heavier line= heavier lure

My guess is bigger musky on shorter poles need heavier line to play the fish. Lure weight may have something to do with the action/tip.

 

[apz245]

My guess is bigger musky on shorter poles need heavier line to play the fish. Lure weight may have something to do with the action/tip.

I think it does have to do with the tip, it doesn't seem to be based off the line weight, thanks for the help, im going to grab one today, hopefully i get the one I want rated for 3/4-3 ounces, I think it'll be enough

thanks for the help

 

[apz245]

So i got the bass pro graphite series rod, its 6'3, one piece and rated for lures 5/8-4 ounces, and 14-40 lb line (different than it shows on the website) which should be good for casting lures. it was 49.99. I paired it with a Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5500c3

I understand why people call these pool cues now lol, stiffest rod i've ever even held, Should be good for hucking my giant spoons and 12" spinner bait though. I'll let you know how it goes once i go for pike in May, its gonna be a long wait.

I wonder what'll be better for chucking spoons for salmon, this or my salmon rod, I'll have to try em both out

 

[AaronKrick]

So i got the bass pro graphite series rod, its 6'3, one piece and rated for lures 5/8-4 ounces, and 14-40 lb line (different than it shows on the website) which should be good for casting lures. it was 49.99. I paired it with a Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5500c3

I understand why people call these pool cues now lol, stiffest rod i've ever even held, Should be good for hucking my giant spoons and 12" spinner bait though. I'll let you know how it goes once i go for pike in May, its gonna be a long wait.

I wonder what'll be better for chucking spoons for salmon, this or my salmon rod, I'll have to try em both out

I like my salmon rod for spoon chucking. I've never used a musky rod before, but it must be pretty awesome to beat my shimano clarus . I love watching the rod tip flex as i move it back on the back cast.

 

[apz245]

I like my salmon rod for spoon chucking. I've never used a musky rod before, but it must be pretty awesome to beat my shimano clarus . I love watching the rod tip flex as i move it back on the back cast.

I think my salmon rod will be better too, its longer so that's better for farther casts, and salmon lures are typically around 1/2-3/4 oz I think.

this rod is for chucking 8" crankbaits and big bucktails/spinners, otherwise its overkill and a bit short.

 

[chris f]

check out the st croix triumph series rods.

 

[apz245]

check out the st croix triumph series rods.

I saw them at bass pro, great looking rod, but only rated for lures up to one ounce. or do you mean the musky rod they have? that one is $150 if i remember.

I went with something cheaper anyway, 150$ is way out of my price range, thanks though

 

[topwaterjoe]

So i got the bass pro graphite series rod, its 6'3, one piece and rated for lures 5/8-4 ounces, and 14-40 lb line (different than it shows on the website) which should be good for casting lures. it was 49.99. I paired it with a Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5500c3

I understand why people call these pool cues now lol, stiffest rod i've ever even held, Should be good for hucking my giant spoons and 12" spinner bait though. I'll let you know how it goes once i go for pike in May, its gonna be a long wait.

I wonder what'll be better for chucking spoons for salmon, this or my salmon rod, I'll have to try em both out

Sounds like a killer setup... Those musky sized lures scare me each time I walk by them in BPS!

 

[AaronKrick]

Sounds like a killer setup... Those musky sized lures scare me each time I walk by them in BPS!

I know and they cost 15$ + too

 

[apz245]

Sounds like a killer setup... Those musky sized lures scare me each time I walk by them in BPS!

thanks man, and on those lures.. the prices on them scare me too.

I can't imagine ripping a 15 dollar lure, but I guess I'll get to have that experience soon.

 

[iamnickevans]

Anyone have any experience with this one? It's a good price, 39.99, but a little short, 6'6.

The one thing that worries me is it says the lure weight 5/8-1.5 ounces, 1.5 ounces is pretty light for pike/musky baits, some of them go up to 4 or 5 ounces.

Will I be alright throwing 3 or 4 ounce baits with this rod? I plan on using 20 lb braid or maybe even 25.

here's a link

ugly stik musky rod here

apz245

I am a hardcore Musky angler, I understand you already got a 6'3", this rod will be good for jerkbaits and thats about it to be honest. That rod doesn't have the correct action to be very versitile. The short length of that rod will not allow you to do effective boatside figure 8's which is accountable for a lot of strikes. If you are looking to get a decent rod for all types of musky fishing I would start with a rod that has a lure rating of 2-6oz MINIMUM and around 7-6"-8'6" long with 8' being standard. This will give you the versatility to change lures for different situations without sacrificing performance or your arm. To give you an example of my different rod setups I have included a list below so you have a better understanding of which rod you will use most:

light bucktail/topwater rod : 8'6" Medium heavy St.Croix legend tournament LONG RANGER, 3/4-3oz, 30lb/50lb
jerkbaits / gliders : 7'2" Extra heavy Shimano Compre,2-6oz, 20-50lb
Large plastics : 8'6" Extra heavy St.Croix legend tournament BIG DAWG, 4-12oz, 50/80lb
trolling/ crankbaits : 8' heavy(moderate action) St.Croix Premier Glass, 1-8oz, 20/60lb

Most of these rods are top of the line and cost more then $300 on average but worth every dollar!!!!

You had mentioned the BPS musky angler rods........(piece of crap!) don't waste your money!!

For around $125-$150 you can get a OKUMA EVX musky rod, they have a lifetime warranty and are a good rod for the money, they have several sizes(8' being standard)
JB's Fishing Depot carries them.

Browning medallion GT musky rod is 7'6"( im unsure of the line and lure rating) $89.99 at basspro. This rod is a good all around rod if you are on a budget. A friend of mine has it and for the price it is outstanding!!!!

If you plan on fishing musky don't bother with 20 or 30lb test.....you will kiss your lures goodbye. Smashing rocks, ripping weeds and fighting big fish require a strong line. I would use nothing lighter then 50Lb test braid with a 80-130lb leader, I know this might sound like a lot but with large heavy lures and big fish on the end of your rod you want to leave nothing to chance. If a musky bites you off with a big lure in its mouth the fish will most likely not survive........and you will have to tell all your friends about the one that got away.

hope this helps!

 

[topwaterjoe]

...and I thought bass fishing was an investment!! Holy shnikies, non of that is cheap!