Elk River Custom Rods GT Series Musky Casting Rods

Heavy-Duty Craftsmanship: Elk River Custom Rods GT Musky Series

Designed and crafted in Wisconsin, the Elk River GT Musky Series is built for anglers who demand custom-level performance. These rods feature high-modulus graphite blanks that provide a responsive fast action—perfect for launching heavy lures and maintaining total control during the figure-eight.

Every rod in this series is outfitted with a 15" Grade A Full Cork Grip, providing the necessary leverage and comfort for a grueling day on the water.

In-Stock GT Musky Models

Versatility & Portability

The GT series simplifies transporting long musky rods. While the 7'11" model is a traditional one-piece for maximum blank integrity, the longer models feature a precision telescoping design to fit in standard rod lockers and vehicles.

• 9'0" GTM90H: Collapses to 89.5"

• 8'6" GTM86H: Collapses to 83.5"

Key Technical Specs

• Blank: High-performance graphite custom taper designed for low-fatigue casting.

• Guides: Double-swaged stainless steel insert rings for extreme durability against heavy braid.

• Grip: Premium Grade A Cork with a robust 15" rear handle for maximum leverage.

• Aesthetics: Professional black thread wraps with signature Hot Orange trim.

• Warranty: Includes a 1-Year No-Hassle Warranty (with proof of purchase).

🎣 Pro Tip: Caring for Your Telescoping Rod

To keep your telescoping mechanism smooth and prevent it from "locking" or seizing, always wipe the blank clean of slime, weeds, and grit before collapsing the rod. Every few trips, apply a small amount of paraffin wax to the telescoping joint; this reduces friction wear and ensures the sections deploy and retract easily without sticking.