rod and reel

[MuskieMike]

got 300 bucks to spend whats your suggestion on best combo for small cranks and bucktails, I like a 7 to7-6 rod.Thanks for your help

[Steve Huber]

A Shimano Curado 200, spooled with 50 lb. PowerPro line, on a 7 1/2 foot Steve Huber Signature Series flippin stick :)

Well, you asked.......

Steve @ G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods. http://www.herefishyfishy.com

[Esox Masq]

A G.Loomis MUR933C-LB And any Abu you want.

[dm8129]

While I agree with the others, my choice is the Shimano Calcutta 400 and a St. Croix 7-7'6" rod. In my opinion they are the best all around set-up you can get. I have fished with the cheap stuff (I'm not saying that is what they suggest) and was very disappointed after losing a huge fish because the rod could not set the hook.

[MadDog420]

My choice would be a 6500 and a Gander series 7-7'6"MH with power pro or tuff line. Plenty of rod to rip lip and a great reel. A long as you dont have the Richard Simmons style hook set, you'll have no problems..

MadDog420

[MN Bassfisher]

I second the Shimano Curado, but I'd pair this reel with a St Croix 7 foot Premier or Avid series rod (MH)...And yes - 50 pound Power Pro will do the job!

C'Ya

[HerbB]

MuskieMike,

You might want to go out to muskiefirst.com and check out the auction going on for Ashton. Look at item number 33. Theres a 7 foot St. Croix rod, a Diawa reel, four good lures, and a couple tee-shirts. Take a look. Its going pretty cheap right now.

Herb