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Bass very rarely hit dead bait

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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They are also costly

You can also get involved in the commercial fishing industry by working on a commercial fishing boat as a deckhand

A medium action rod that can handle casting an ounce or two, and 12 to 15 pound test line is all you need