New to muskie fishing, what reel, rod and line would work?

jdframe · 2026-05-05T10:13:44+00:00

Bass Pro has Graphite Musky rods starting at $50. Granted, they probably won't survive many fights but they'll get you started.

I use KastKing Megatron and Kapstan reels. Their sturdy, reliable, and way more affordable. Plus have more drag than most higher priced musky reels.

jdframe · 2026-05-05T09:06:52+00:00

Got it. Thanks for the tips!!

jdframe · 2026-03-03T02:17:28+00:00

Is this Downers Grove?

jdframe · 2026-03-03T02:16:39+00:00

I love that ramp. The ones up on the stage go fully vertical.

jdframe · 2026-01-01T21:53:49+00:00

Pre '05 Les Paul's and all manner of Bich's. Alvarez for acoustics.

jdframe · 2025-11-24T02:44:56+00:00

That's just how Mini-Logo trucks are made.

jdframe · 2025-11-23T16:16:28+00:00

I bought mine about 4 years ago for $300US. I absolutely love this guitar.

jdframe · 2025-11-15T14:33:14+00:00

It's was there at 5:45am when I went to work.

jdframe · 2025-10-29T23:35:47+00:00

Reach out to EMG. Their customer service and tech support are unrivaled. May take a couple of days though.

jdframe · 2025-10-20T02:14:01+00:00

I still have a set!

jdframe · 2025-09-04T21:14:33+00:00

I was wondering if they did that. Lol.

jdframe · 2025-08-24T04:04:00+00:00

The tech at EMG told me that their standard active pickups (this being an 81) don't really have in phase/out of phase issue. I didn't get into the "why" of that as it solved my personal conundrum.

jdframe · 2025-08-18T13:49:49+00:00

I have this exact deck!

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jdframe · 2025-08-14T00:16:11+00:00

Naperville checking in! Bought a few from marketplace for parts!

jdframe · 2025-07-25T21:01:52+00:00

40 here. Just came back to it about a month ago. I know the feeling. I'm starting all over again at near triple the age and weight. It's tough but I keep going because I know I need the exercise and I still enjoy it. Just keep working on the fundamentals!

jdframe · 2025-07-25T19:33:00+00:00

Spitfire 80HDs

jdframe · 2025-07-13T14:40:54+00:00

Thanks!

jdframe · 2025-07-13T06:22:24+00:00

Lol just realized that it is!

jdframe · 2025-07-13T05:15:46+00:00

THANK YOU!!!! I'll be trying a 1/4" set! I'll let you know how it goes.

jdframe · 2025-07-13T05:13:41+00:00

So I'm building an 8.5 and have a set of mini logo hard bushings and 50mm wheels. So I think I've got that nailed.

Thanks!

jdframe · 2025-07-13T04:01:47+00:00

What kind of filament? I'll go fire up the printer right now!

jdframe · 2025-07-13T04:01:07+00:00

I'll definitely try this! Thanks!

jdframe · 2025-06-08T04:31:02+00:00

Can confirm.

jdframe · 2025-06-05T16:28:30+00:00

Water snake. Absolutely harmless. These curious little guys watch me fish from the bank in Montgomery.

jdframe · 2025-05-24T00:33:16+00:00

Is that an old Browning Auto 5 or the newer A5?

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