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Title: Advice on a new rod.
Post by: Sullivan2012 on Oct 31, 2015, 10:58 PM

Hi everyone.  I am looking for recommendations on a new 36 or 38 inch rod for walleye and perch. I've looked at a few but haven't been able to find a name brand one I like and am starting to consider going with a tuned up custom or thorne Brother rod.  Any recommendations for a good custom or name brand rod would be appreciated   Thanks

Title: Re: Advice on a new rod.
Post by: frmboybuck on Nov 01, 2015, 05:47 PM

Look up Ace custom rods on Facebook.  Great rods for the $

Title: Re: Advice on a new rod.
Post by: KenH on Nov 02, 2015, 04:44 PM

I pretty much use all thorne bros rods and they are hard to beat. but they are pricey

Title: Re: Advice on a new rod.
Post by: Sullivan2012 on Nov 02, 2015, 09:29 PM

Thanks for the advice. Any recommendation on models? Also how long do the rods generally take to arrive?

Title: Re: Advice on a new rod.
Post by: KenH on Nov 04, 2015, 05:38 PM

If you are talking about Thorne Bros rods just go to their website and take a look at what they offer and they can make rods to what suits you the best all personal choice and the type of fishing you are doing.

Title: Re: Advice on a new rod.
Post by: farmboy on Nov 04, 2015, 10:39 PM

All good options for sure. Also check out the St.Croix ice rods, I really like mine.

Title: Re: Advice on a new rod.
Post by: jpicks on Nov 18, 2015, 06:24 PM

I like my fenwick elite tech rods.  Good price at Cabelas and Wholesale.

http://www.fenwickfishing.com/fenwick-ice-fishing-rods-fenwick-elite-tech/1358432.html#start=3

Title: Re: Advice on a new rod.
Post by: BlueDevil on Nov 18, 2015, 06:45 PM

Thorne Bros Walleye Sweetheart!!!!

Title: Re: Advice on a new rod.
Post by: OD0814 on Nov 19, 2015, 07:51 AM

I second the Fenwick Elite rods, have never been more pleased with a single piece of fishing equipment than my Fenwick rod.

Title: Re: Advice on a new rod.
Post by: ran7ger on Nov 19, 2015, 06:41 PM

 another vote for the elite techs...i think i've got 4.

Title: Re: Advice on a new rod.
Post by: Layne on Nov 23, 2015, 06:44 PM

I picked up 4 of the tuned up customs rods and they look really nice but there's no real ice to try them on yet, liking the idea of titanium guides!

Title: Re: Advice on a new rod.
Post by: ran7ger on Nov 24, 2015, 03:03 PM

 those look awesome layne.  was hoping to get a spiral wrap baitcast rod done up but he's booked solid this winter.  going to order a couple from him this spring tho forsure.

Title: Re: Advice on a new rod.
Post by: Layne on Nov 25, 2015, 10:56 AM

Quote from: ran7ger on Nov 24, 2015, 03:03 PM

those look awesome layne.  was hoping to get a spiral wrap baitcast rod done up but he's booked solid this winter.  going to order a couple from him this spring tho forsure.

They're quality rods for sure, I had about 20 ice rods and sold/donated my whole collection to buy 4 of these haha. Hope they live up to the hype and hope we get some damn ice!!

Title: Re: Advice on a new rod.
Post by: dyckee on Nov 25, 2015, 02:40 PM

I use a tuned up custom and speak for how good they are . I love it and would recommend it to everyone

Title: Re: Advice on a new rod.
Post by: Sullivan2012 on Nov 26, 2015, 04:25 PM

Thanks everyone for their suggestions. In the end I went with a 36 inch Tuned up custom Commander. It seems like a good rod just need some ice to try it out.