by dahlberg » Fri Aug 30, 2013 11:27 pm
Any decent rod rated for 8 at the lightest, 10 at the heaviest will do. As far as a reel is concerned try and find an old Pflueger medalist. They retailed for around $20 brand new back in the seventies. You don't need a fancy saltwater reel for muskies.
A weight forward line is critical, but again, an "off" brand will do.
There is no need to spend big money. I've caught hundreds of muskies on flyrods. The first ones were caught on a rod I made from a Herters Kit that cost me less than $15! Times have changed, so I'm not suggesting you can get a package for pennies but you sure don't have to spend as much as you might think.
best,
L
Larry Dahlberg
The Hunt For Big Fish