Jim J Solo wrote on Nov 14^th, 2013 at 2:20pm:

db wrote on Nov 14th, 2013 at 8:08am: I broke a nice mid weight graphite rod trying to mussel in a lunker (snag) on 8# test one windy day. How many clams did that rod cost?  ;D ;D

As one who has also snapped a nice rod on a lunker (snag), it makes me feel slightly better knowing it has happened to other more experienced anglers than me...   :'( :(  :)

Now if I could just keep from dropping (losing) entire rods and reels in the  lake (done that twice in the past 5 years), I'll really feel better...  :'(   >:(   ;D

As for the advice on this thread, thx for the info...I've actually been  jigging more and more on recent trips as I gain experience...good helpful hints on technique and tackle here....but I think there's a reason I don't buy really expensive fishing stuff for the Quetico anymore...