I use a 7’6″ Quantum heavy action rod(actually it is also a flippin’ style rod) with a 5500c Abu Garcia reel and 30lb mono and I have never had a problem landing big pike and muskies. The whole outfit cost me about 100.00. I throw jerks, cranks, bucktails and spinner baits with it and have no difficulty. I also use it for bass fishing and trolling on occasion with ease.
How is it going? Your still big into the bass tourney’s out at Lake Zumbro I see. You’ll know who I am by reading my profile. I plan to head out to Lake Zumbro tonight with another old acquaintence, Jim C. If you aren’t busy buzz on out and wet a line. Later man!!
Is Mike Fischer the older gentleman that also repairs the rod tips etc? I was just wondering because I stopped in the other day to have my rod repaired. Glad to hear he is doing better after the surgery.