All around rod

[TrapMan13]

I know with fishing of any kind it's nice to be able to set up a different rod for each type of presentation but if you could only go out with 1 musky rod what would it be for all types or an all around presentation? Length action weight etc?

Thanks!

[RuKiddingMe]

For me that would be my Musky Mayhem 9' Avaio - handles everything I want fish with and a little more.

[mrklean]

I have a 9' TI XH rod and like it nice soft tip so I can toss bucktails and but can still throw big rubber with it also.

[bemidjibasser]

9' St. Croix Big Nasty.

[Deet]

The only problem with the 9 ft rods is that they kinda stink for glide baits and WTD topwater. For all else, they're great.

[RuKiddingMe]

Deet you are correct there, especially for shorter guys like the 5'9" variety - I have an 8 footer that works perfect for that situation. The 9 footer is doable - I have found working the tip at more of an angle helps the most.

[Fred_Bear]

No doubt 8'6" to 9' rods are the way to go for bucktails, rubber, and spinnerbaits. But for most other lures like gliders, twitchbaits, and topwaters I like a 7'6" to 8'.

I've used a 8' H St. Croix Premier and it's an awesome all around rod. It's a "Not the best at anything but good at everything" kind of rod. The 8' H St. Croix Mojo is the same blank but with a split grip and it's also a bit cheaper because it's made out of the country.

That's the rod I'd recommend for you and pair it with either a Calcutta B or a Curado.

[MuskieFever]

I have a 9' TI XH rod and like it nice soft tip so I can toss bucktails and but can still throw big rubber with it also.

+1, I own the XXH 9' and love it for everything but the XH is friendlier for lighter baits.

[tolle141]

+2 for TI 9' XH. I fish docks and a boat. 5'10". I love the soft tip vs my st croixs. Prefer the St Croix when fishing jerks, topwater, and glides.

[FisH_SLaYer24]

Tooth Tamer has a 9'0" XH that works wonderfully for tossing every thing from small double 6 blades and even handles pounders exceptionally well. Chaos Tackle also has some new assault sticks out that I would take a look at. I picked one up myself, but haven't had a chance to fish it yet to give a review.

[Fishin_Jacks7]

Fenwick Elite Tech 8'6' big bait XH Fast

[Jmeyers]

For me, if I only had one I would take an 8'6 Fenwick XH as well. I don't ave a 9' rod locker on my boat and only a 6' bed in my truck so transporting 9' rods is a bit difficult