OKUMAFishing Tackle Okuma EVX Telescopic Musky Graphite Fishing Rods- EVX-C-761H-Tb Okuma EVX Telescopic Musky Graphite Fishing Rods- EVX-C-761H-Tb

This is a awesome rod for the money.i do not think it could be beat for the$$$ as long as it holds up.i always heard to go up 1 power with a okuma evx musky rod but I did not because I wanted a lighter rod.i can say after receiving it .that I agree ,if u want a heavy musky rod go up to a extra heavy with this one.this is more like a medium heavy. I do not see it casting 8 ounces very well imo.it flexes and loads up pretty well with a 3 ounce lure. I do see this a perfect downsize rod for small rivers & creeks for downsized baits.which is what I'm gonna use it for.im gonna upload a picture of it compared to a 7ft ft heavy musky shop rod and u can see how much lighter it is

I was looking for a swimbait rod to throw medium sized swimbaits for both largemouth bass and pike. The 1-8oz lure rating seemed to fit the bill, and the telescopic aspect also helped. My truck bed can only fit a 6'6" rod laying flat (I don't like bending a 7' rod to fit) and I wanted a longer rod to assist in casting farther. So the 7'6" telescopic rod worked; however, it only shortens to about 6'4". Unlike other traditional telescopic rods, it slides down into the length of the handle (~15") and the rest of the blank is 1 piece (instead of other rods that collapse to each eyelet). When you want to use it, you just pull up and it gets to the 7'6" length. Still relatively sensitive and a very light package overall.I am a fan of the cork handle split grip, and it all seems quality. Loads up a 2oz and 5oz lure with ease, will definitely be a good jig hook swimbait rod and will keep the fish pinned, but may be too strong of a rod for some of the smaller treble hooked swimbaits.