Looking for a Musky Rod

[Bobby Lockwood]

A friend and I are planning getting into fly fishing for musky this fall.

[randy ratliff]

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[Bob Riggins]

I recently built a 12wt tarpon and shark rod on a Winston Boron IIx blank that I bought from Madison River Fishing Company.  They still have a 10wt blank discounted to $199.  This is a real nice blank.  The rods originally sold for over $700 before they were discontinued.

[Bobby Lockwood]

Thanks, Bob.

[Bob Riggins]

Mine has great backbone and fires line like a cannon.

[Bobby Lockwood]

Thanks.

[Scott K.]

Depends what you’ll be doing and what your casting style is.  If you like fast rods and will be throwing sinking lines and large flies, i can’t recommend the TFO BVK rod enough.  It is great in that application and can really boom the line out there.  I have the 9 wt, and assume the 10 wt is similar.  That said, I know nothing about musky fishing, but I believe I’ve heard its a low fish/cast ratio – if that’s the case, being able to toss a reasonable distance increases hook-up % and decreases fatigue.  

The grip with the black foam ring is a little inelegant, but the rod itself casts like a champ.  Casts very similar to a Loomis GLX CrossCurrent, but has a better warranty and is 1/3 the price.  Other than the grip, it actually comes with decent hardwear – if I had rod building tools and experience, I’d buy an off-the-shelf BVK, remove the handle and re-do that to my liking.

[Jon Conner]

This may be a little different direction, but, from what I have garnered as to the requirements for a musky rod I would look for a used Scott Heliply in the weight you think would work, they’re tough, short,(which is an advantage in boats) and cast really easily with a wide range of lines and fly sizes. Last time I looked they were going for the $200 range on eBay. I have a beat up 8wt which is my favorite rod anytime I have to fish from a boat.
JC

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