I am done tinkering around with my bass / walleye rigs trying to use them for musky and am getting a new rig. I am looking at the following:

BPS XTREME 7'10" H rated for 3/8 - 3oz lures

Shimano 401 Cardiff Baitcaster (no comparison to Calcutta TE but cheaper!)

** I am a St. Croix guy but can't spend the $$ right now. I think this is a decent combo to get without breaking the bank, any thoughts, recommendations etc are much appreciated!

I plan to get a few lures around this weight class but I'm wondering how it will act if I throw a 5-6 oz lure or bigger. I'm sure it depends on the blank etc as to how it will load up. At this point, I'm a student of the game and this website is a great resource.

Many thanks

--JEFF