musky on the fly

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I am sure someone could catch a muskie on a 3wt. Why they would want to I have no idea. I used to float The Yampa below Steamboat Springs ever year for pike- Another good reason for a heavier rod is because pike or muskie do not hook themselves. You have to hammer that fly into them or at least be able to set the hook with some back bone. I have fought pike for 10 minutes and then had them come up to my pontoon and open their mouth and watch the fly fall out. They were never hooked they just wouldn't let go. A 3wt won't let you set that hook and I fish with a 3wt ever where else. If you go for big game then have equipment for big game.
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