05-31-2006, 02:15 PM
Although I have only caught muskies on traditional tackle, I would have to agree that a heavy rod is necessary. Having caught several species on fly rods I would be very concerned about snapping a lighter rod on a large fish, or just as bad killing the fish because it had to be played to long. I have caught tigers that topped 25 pounds and that is just too much for a light rod. The small ones could probably be played but if you hook a big one I wouldn't want to risk it with a nice rod.
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