For the first rod of a new musky angler, I recommend getting one that is in the middle-ground option, sometimes marketed as All Purpose rods (even though they truly arent all purpose.) An 8 heavy rod that supports 2-8 oz lure weights with an action of fast/moderately-fast is a great option as a starter rod
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Whether you fish them in lakes, small streams, or large western rivers, woolly buggers work
I think the sweet spot for lure weight is 3/8oz -3/4oz total, I've throw a 1/2oz chatterbait (.95oz w/ trailer) on this rod but prefer other rods
I was about to say something like Its just because Im moving out of town, but he had already hung up