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In spite of this thread being wrapped up, for anyone else considering which is better, I like them both. The spinning rods are great for throwing really light lures or smaller lures. The Compre mentioned in this thread is made too light for the purposes of the truly dedicated muskie chasers but the concept has it’s advantages. I’m currently having a custom made so I can combine the practicality of the spinning applications and the beef of the casting rods for hauling in the fish. The reels aren’t as solid as the casters BUT, some people flat cannot operate a casting reel. For those people, I’ll have something in my boat they can use and still have a good chance at controlling the beast.

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It’s not completely wrapped up, since I haven’t truly made up my mind. I currently have the rod and calcutta reel now, but I wonder if the rod is too lightweight, especially if I want to toss some larger lures. What did you mean by “the concept has it’s advantages”? Just curious. My experience with Muskies is limited to one that I caught while fishing for northern. and it wasn’t really big enough to tax the equipment I was using.

I stopped at Dick’s Sporting Goods and they had a 400B marked as a 200B. I pretended that I had drove out there based on the price marked for the 200B, so he knocked the price down. I paid $185. Of course, now I want the Luna, but I think I should just drop it and be happy with this one. By most accounts it stands up well.

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Welcome to IDO Marvin! Yeah I would get a baitcaster rather than a spinning reel. I have the Abu 7000 big game that works pretty good for the big stuff. There are better reels out there, however, I don’t have the money to spend on them right now. I hear the calcutta’s are pretty nice.

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Thanks. I returned the spinning rod and got a 7’6″ casting rod. The only one they had left in a comparable model. I looked at the AG record the other day, and I’m not sure what to think of it. They seem OK, but I keep reading more and more about how they need constant maintenance, and the drags start to fail quickly. My previous spinning reels have all been in the sub $100 range, and have given me no troubles. I’m hesitant to spend $150 on one that I’ve read gives many people problems. Now I’m thinking about the calcutta. Not the TE, I’m not rich enough for that, but maybe the 400B

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I have a 7′ Compre spinning rod too. Lighter braided line will work fine. But it will handle baits of only 1oz or so max. This rod is good for pike fishing and for light muskie gear, like when you’re wading in a river and casting for example.

Overall you’ll get more use out of a bait caster for muskies (as Schrump said).

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OK, thanks. Yeah, I’ll mostly be on bigger lakes in a boat for muskies, and I already have a big(ish) spinning rod that I’ve used northern and smaller. Opins on reels? I’m thinking about the abu garcia ambassador record, or the daiwa luna