Broken Muskie rod

  • ericg0729
    Posts: 6
    June 23, 2011 at 5:09 am #1240212

    I have a 7 ft M/H one piece rod. I broke about a foot off of it. What will the adverse effects be if i just put on a new tip?

    a.j.-wiesner
    Ely,MN / Rochester,MN
    Posts: 929
    June 23, 2011 at 5:16 am #975526

    i did something like this about a month ago….it just isn’t as sensitive u can’t feel the baits action or if it fouls up as well but still works. got my first fish of the year on a broken rod just make sure to put a good tip on and make sure the spacing between the end guide and tip are consistant with the other guides spacing.

    a.j.-wiesner
    Ely,MN / Rochester,MN
    Posts: 929
    June 23, 2011 at 5:18 am #975527

    make it your jerkbait rod and go get a 9 footer for your next rod!!! go big or go home bud…

    muskychaser
    Prescott, Wi
    Posts: 372
    June 23, 2011 at 10:43 am #975541

    When I break a rod it gives me a excuse to go buy a new rod

    Ralph Wiggum
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 11764
    June 23, 2011 at 12:29 pm #975564

    You broke a foot off of a 7′ rod? That’s really going to stiffen it up!

    AllenW
    Mpls, MN
    Posts: 2895
    June 23, 2011 at 12:41 pm #975568

    I’d tend to think you’ll end up with a short rod that you don’t like, buy a new one. imho

    I have a couple 8 foot Tooth Tamer rods that work well for me..fwiw

    Al

    bzzsaw
    Hudson, Wi
    Posts: 3480
    June 23, 2011 at 12:56 pm #975572

    It would still work as a trolling rod or fishing with sucker minnows. Not so much for casting anymore.

    Depending on the brand, you might be able to get it replaced under the warranty for a discounted price.

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    June 23, 2011 at 2:23 pm #975610

    There is a heck of a deal on a slightly used St. Croix in the classifieds

    Quote:

    1) Avid 6’6″ MHF Musky rod (looks like new) the cork handle is not even dirty…$90 (great for jerks, twitch baits,gliders etc…)


    I’ll even drop the price to $75 for ya…

    ericg0729
    Posts: 6
    June 23, 2011 at 3:53 pm #975678

    I did some measuring it is actually 8 inches i broke off.I am new to muskie fishing. I already have a 6′ pole as well as the 7′ that i broke. What is the diffrence between a casting and a jerk bait rod

    a.j.-wiesner
    Ely,MN / Rochester,MN
    Posts: 929
    June 24, 2011 at 4:42 am #975958

    i myself like short rods for certain baits but not every1 does what i do… i like a short stiff rod for jerk baits like hellhounds,phantoms,suicks,reefhogs,docs,jackpots. all of these baits i like to jerk the rod straight down towards tha water. the shorter rod makes it so u don’t slap the water with this angle…

    for almost any other application 8-9foot rods is a must! and a lot less strain on your back..

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