Musky/Northern hunting
Mar 31, 2021 13:48:36 #
Mar 31, 2021 13:56:06 #
Flip a coin. I have both and use both about the same amount of time.
Mar 31, 2021 14:04:17 #
Mar 31, 2021 15:32:37 #
Ben Bragg wrote:
For musky?
Definitely casting.
Definitely casting.
Agreed, although I have caught all mine on spinning gear (wasn’t really trying for them).
Apr 1, 2021 10:08:00 #
JRK227
Loc: Cedarburg, WI
Casting reel for muskies. You need a heavy rod as well. Throwing 10" baits hoping for a 50" plus musky calls for heavier equipment.
Apr 1, 2021 13:28:41 #
OJdidit wrote:
Agreed, although I have caught all mine on spinning gear (wasn’t really trying for them).
Ain’t that the way???
Couple years ago I hooked 5 in a 3 day walleye trip.
Landed one. Rest straightened hooks.
Apr 1, 2021 15:13:47 #
DALE KEIRNS
Loc: OHIO
I use spinning reel on ocean rods 7ft 2 plenty of backbone 50lb baid,works good for me!
Apr 1, 2021 16:05:38 #
hemihappy
Loc: pawleys island s.c.
I would use a good bait casting reel and a heavy duty rod. They rip so much line off so fast I think the bait caster handles it better, but you can have a great time with either. Try to release them while they are still in the net and the net remains in the water. They panic and hurt them selves when they leave the water. If you want to take a picture hold the fish with your hands underneath him to support his weight. They are great fish and great fighters.
Apr 1, 2021 16:06:29 #
I put out a large sucker minnow on a bobber and cast, spoons or spinners, while I watch the bobber. I've only caught one undersize Musky. I like to think I've lost a couple but no way to know.
Apr 1, 2021 18:10:51 #
7’ heavy / med fast with 80lb power pro with a Beast reel. Usually gets their attention! Have used a med hvy / fast rod with Penn BattleII 4000. No problems.
Apr 1, 2021 18:16:18 #
Apr 1, 2021 18:27:17 #
Joeband
Loc: Roselle, IL
8' heavy action rod, large baitcaster , 80# line, 175# leader, and lots of time on water
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