In this piece, I’m going to discuss the subject of “What Size Reel Is Best For Musky Fishing?”, and I’m going to do my best to cover as much ground as I possibly can in terms of information.
The 7/8 or 9/10 sizes are what most anglers prefer for musky, and the
large arbor
allows you to use a size heavier rod and line than the reel size. So, the 7/8 will work well on 9 weight and the 9/10 will work on an 11 or 12 weight.
Spinning Reel: Can you use a
spinning reel
for musky
Spinning reels should be fairly large when fishing for musky The Daiwa Black Gold series was designed for saltwater and works great for musky fishing. It has
quality components
with
excellent drag
and bail systems. The 4500 is a good match for the St Croix rod above.
What
gear ratio
do I need for musky fishing?
A Musky Reel Most of the reels that are on the market have a 5.3 to 1 gear ratio, which is fine for crankbaits, and bucktails but the higher 6.3 to 1 gear ratio is preferred for jerkbaits. The higher ratio will allow more line to be gathered during the pause of jerkbait fishing.
What rod should I use for muskie?
Muskie:
Rod Length for Musky For most applications a
good fishing rod
for muskie will generally fall into the range of between 7.5 feet and 9 feet in length Trolling rods for musky can be on the shorter end of this range whereas a baitcasting rod for musky would be in the higher end of the range.
Best Gear Ratio: What is the best gear ratio for a musky reel
Okay, so I’ve bought countless musky reels to find the “right” gear ratio. 5.0 to 5.2 is my sweet spot. It is the best all around gear ratio for doing anything you want. Put the
right power handle
on there and you can burn double 10’s or 12’s if that is what you want to do.
Medium Heavy Rod: Can you use a medium heavy rod for musky
Typically, shorter individuals that are on low decked boats or fishing from a bank, won’t need a rod over 7′ and beginners should stick to medium weight tackle so a Medium Heavy rod will do fine I recommend a Musky Shop Shield Rod or St. Croix Mojo Musky.
Good Musky Rod: What makes a good musky rod
We find that a rod length of around 8 feet is the “sweet spot” when fishing for musky. It gives you plenty of length and strength for casting the large lures, yet it’s much easier to handle than a 9-foot rod.
Extra Heavy Rod Good: What is an extra heavy rod good for
This 7’4″ Extra-Heavy Extra Fast rod is the lightest, meanest flip stick available. With a fast tip to help you cast and work your bait and the strongest backbone of any rod in our lineup, this rod is a game changer for heavy cover and flipping.
Gear Ratio Good: What is a 8.1 gear ratio good for
High gear ratio reels | 7.1:1 thru 8.1:1 High gear ratios are best for techniques where taking up slack and bringing a bait back to the boat are critical. Topwaters, jerkbaits, jigs, plastics and even lipless crankbaits warrant the use of a high-speed reel.
Gear Ratio Good: What is a 7.1 1 gear ratio good for
medium speed baitcaster
Next, we’ve got medium speed reels, which includes models with a gear ratio from 7.1:1 to 7.9:1. This is a really good standard gear ratio for baitcasters that can be used for a wide variety of
fishing tactics
– anything involving spinnerbaits, chatter baits, or shallow diving crankbaits.
Gear Ratio: What does a 5 2 1 gear ratio mean
Gear ratios vary from reel to reel, but they’re all represented in the same manner. Using a gear ratio of 5.2:1, for example, the 1 represents one complete turn, or one revolution (360 o ) of the handle For baitcasting reels, the 5.2 represents how many complete times the spool turns with one turn of the handle.
Heavy Rod Good: What is a 7 3 medium/heavy rod good for
7-foot, medium-heavy casting rod A medium-heavy rod will allow you to fish Texas rigs, smaller jigs, spinnerbaits, vibrating jigs, topwater lures, crankbaits and much more without sacrificing hardly any performance.
Medium Rod Good: What is a medium rod good for
Medium and medium-fast rods will usually provide a little more casting distance and still provide
adequate hooksetting power
These actions are often used for applications that involve treble hooks, such as crankbaits and topwater lures or other reaction baits such as spinnerbaits.
What
weight fly rod
for muskies?
Flies. While a 9wt is the most common fly rod for Pike, Musky require larger flies and a larger rod. Most anglers prefer a 10wt or 11wt and some even use a 12wt for big fish. These are massive rods and casting them all day isn’t easy especially if you’re casting 10,000 times to get a single fish to eat.