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Title: Affordable pike rod
Post by: Remps17 on Jan 10, 2019, 02:16 PM: Hey everyone.

I have some custom ice rods that are designed for pike and I love them. But I got a group of friends and family that I have to outfit for an ice fishing trip.

I like a longer rod for pike, something in the 32”+ range. I fish these rods on a flag system mostly so won’t be doing to much jigging.

Price range is that 40-70 range.

Thanks.

Stay safe
Title: Re: Affordable pike rod
Post by: bootstrap on Jan 10, 2019, 02:49 PM: i have a few of the HT polar golds and really like them but they dont make them in a 32+

these would probably work well for pike too.

leaves a nice portion of the money for a reel which i think is more important.

https://www.fishusa.com/product/HT-Enterprises-Laker-Pro-Ice-Rods?utm_source=google_ps&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google_ps&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoZrou4rk3wIVhIvICh0wewLTEAQYBCABEgLsAvD_BwE
Title: Re: Affordable pike rod
Post by: Monticatgeek on Jan 14, 2019, 08:01 PM: Check out the Jason Mitchell Mackinaw Series of rods from Clam. these might fit the bill for you.

http://stores.clamoutdoors.com/jason-mitchell/jason-mitchell-mack-big-fish-series.html
Title: Re: Affordable pike rod
Post by: slipperybob on Jan 15, 2019, 07:12 PM: Ugly Stick Dock Runner 36" M

They may come in a combo but junk the reels and put on a better reel then you're set. Cheap at $15.
Title: Re: Affordable pike rod
Post by: Esox fisherman on Oct 05, 2021, 07:39 AM: Ugly stik gx2 ice rod with a pflueger trion 25
Title: Re: Affordable pike rod
Post by: rdhammah on Oct 05, 2021, 07:54 AM: i have a 24" med action ugly stik. the original version, not the GX2. I bought it originally with the thought of going Pike fishing, but don't see that happening. It's like a meat stick. It's new. willing to sell it for $15 plus shipping (don't know what shipping costs)
Title: Re: Affordable pike rod
Post by: burtmcgurt on Oct 05, 2021, 11:13 AM: Quote from: Monticatgeek on Jan 14, 2019, 08:01 PM
Check out the Jason Mitchell Mackinaw Series of rods from Clam. these might fit the bill for you.

http://stores.clamoutdoors.com/jason-mitchell/jason-mitchell-mack-big-fish-series.html

Second on the Mackinaw series - I have used the 32" med-heavy for one season and it fit the bill for pike.
Title: Re: Affordable pike rod
Post by: river_scum on Oct 07, 2021, 08:25 PM: cheap tuff ugly sticks. i have brutalized mine.
Title: Re: Affordable pike rod
Post by: PikeKing23 on Oct 09, 2021, 05:06 AM: Quote from: slipperybob on Jan 15, 2019, 07:12 PM
Ugly Stick Dock Runner 36" M

They may come in a combo but junk the reels and put on a better reel then you're set. Cheap at $15.

Agreed, but I would go with a Zebco Dock Demon. It is an all glass blank, while the Ugly Stik Dock Runner only has a glass tip.....and I'm a Ugly Stik guy.

rdhammah-I would love to take that Ugly Stick off your hands. I'm a big fan of the old school ones and prefer shorter rods.