broken musky trolling rod

[TBRMAX]

So,

 I broke my Lamiglas 8' trolling rod today while trying to land a pike. It was 8', one piece, 15 to 40 lb. It was fantastic for trolling for pike and musky. The don't make this model anymore (Lamiglas LX80HBC X11 )  so I'm looking for recommendations is anybody has any. I don't want to break the bank, Sportsman Warehouse had a similar lamiglas for about $110.00 but it was 9'  and 10-30 lb. Prefer an 8' rod.

Thanks

 

[Sea Nympho]

Was your drag set to tight ?  I use St. Croix rods. American made and worth every penny. Just my opion

[Sea Nympho]

My wife caught this 37.5" Musky , along with 3 other ones last Thursday on a very old St Croix rod. Some of my rods are 30 yrs old and never let me down.

[TBRMAX]

Thanks Dan

Drag wasn't too tight, was trying to net and fish jumped. Was holding rod up with left hand and trying to use net with right. I ordered a St Croix from bass pro yesterday. Beautiful Musky, do you mind sharing the location?

Thanks for the reply!

Max

Edited June 30, 2020 by TBRMAX

[Gregoire]

Check out the chaos musky trolling rods: https://chaostackle.com/products/assault-sticks


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[Sea Nympho]

I fish Waneta Lake.

[zach]

Happened on a hit. 2nd time this happened from same manufacturer.

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[Sea Nympho]

Did your other rod brake in the same place ? Maybe were its in the rod holder. Sucks either way. The 47" fish , I caught a few weeks ago, actually turned my boat to the left on the hit. I have my drags set loose and the rod wasn't pumping , it was bent strait back, like I snagged the bottom. I have never broken a rod on a hit yet, even fishing the Niagra and St. Lawrance river's with lots of current. That's pretty crazy , you broke two rods. Time for a change in equipment, Best of luck.

[TBRMAX]

Mine broke near tip. I replaced with a st Croix. Maybe your had some unseen damage. Never saw a rod break on handle end before.

Cheers

Max