Muskie Rod For A-Rigs?

[Robert Riley]

Hey guys, been a while.

 

So I just bought a new muskie rod, it's my newest addiction. I'm also going to be fishing a highland reservoir this spring, aka A-rigs and Jerkbaits. I have nothing heavy enough to use with A-rigs, except the muskie rod. Good idea? 

 

It's a St Croix Premier, 8'6" MH, with a Revo NaCl 5.4:1 with 80lb braid.

[Bluebasser86]

You're sensitivity will probably suffer a bit but that's not usually a big issue when trying to feel A rig strikes. 

[roadwarrior]

I will be interested to hear how you like the set-up. There will be no

issue drifting or trolling, but casting may be challenging. Good luck

and report back!

 

 

 

 

[WIGuide]

It think it'll work just fine for A-Rigs. Shouldn't have any problems casting as the A-rig wouldn't be any different weight than a musky plug you'd be throwing with it.

[J Francho]

It should be fine, though a little long for my taste.

[fishballer06]

It should handle it fine. I've thrown a 9 footer with a handle as big as a baseball bat for musky and it bombs those heavy lures out there.

[Robert Riley]

Cool, I figured as long as the rig is heavy enough it shouldn't be a problem. Thanks guys.