New Ice Combo

[Pike-Icer]

Hey guys!

It's been a while since I've been on here and I'm glad to be back!  I already got out twice this year on about 5" of ice. 

I'm looking to get a new ice combo in the $15-$30 range.  Any recommendations on a cheaper but quality combo to get?  I would like it to be a more all around rod so Light or Medium is necessary.

Thank you for any information.

[9huskies]

I haven't noticed much difference between brands in that price range. I would find a rod that I like and plan to upgrade with an inline reel later.

[Pike-Icer]

I haven't noticed much difference between brands in that price range. I would find a rod that I like and plan to upgrade with an inline reel later.

Thanks for the reply!  I'm looking at the Ugly Stick GX2 right now.  I'm confused about what power to get.  I will be fishing for mainly perch, bass, and pickerel.  Would Light be okay there?  I use jigging Raps a lot, will light work with a 1/8oz jigging rap?

[Seamonkey84]

I tend to use my medium ugly stick more often than not, but I use rattle spoons most of the time. With a 1/8oz, the medium should do you well.

[woodchip]

If you want to make a good jig stick get some used aluminum ARROWS and fit a couple of blocks on a long arrow shaft a ft apart and drill cross holes in the blocks the noc I use for tips for line . the forward cross arrow stick I cut a ft. long the rear cross arrow I cut 6" long.  and wind line from cross stick to cross stick makes it east to measure depth. this is a nice sensitive  feeling jig.  Easy to stand in snow and when you get a hit the aluminum arrow dragging across ice is noisy.The hand grip end I wrap a few layers of water proof tape which makes a warmer handle .

[Old Goat]

Pike Icer  I have a nice South Bend 27 in. Mr. Big Fish ice rod I'll give you if you would pay the shipping it's a nice rod I would say Medium light

[Sebago Bait]

If you’re in our area, stop by. We have probably 50 or more jig poles, every size and $$ range.

[zwiggles]

Pike Icer  I have a nice South Bend 27 in. Mr. Big Fish ice rod I'll give you if you would pay the shipping it's a nice rod I would say Medium light

That is an awesome gesture!

[Pike-Icer]

Pike Icer  I have a nice South Bend 27 in. Mr. Big Fish ice rod I'll give you if you would pay the shipping it's a nice rod I would say Medium light

That would be amazing!  Thank you so much!