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Ice Fishing Tips -Check your local regulations! => Walleye => Topic started by: ICEANGLER650 on Dec 06, 2013, 10:44 PM
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pretty much wondering if anyone has used this rod for walleye if so what do you think of it
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Yep use one for walleye on Bay of Quinte, very nice rod works well, also use it for pike and lakers
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It's my go to walleye rod
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I got that rod and it is a stiffer rod, so if you get a smaller fish biting (perch) it is harder to see the bite. That being said, it is nice to know you have the tougher rod when a monster walleye comes knocking.
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I use one for heavier baits, big spoons and ripping raps. Great rod!
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I have one but I think it's overkill for walleye..and i fish Green Bay. An eater here is 20-24".. Lots of fish over 10# and netting operations have pulled a couple fish over 20 from the northern waters.
It will work yes but I feel there are more downsides.. A super stiff heavy rod is less forgiving when dealing with a big Walleye at the hole. It is less sensitive but you can still feel them inhaling a rap(barely) and lastly it takes away some of the fun out of the fight.. IMO it's just overkill.. That being said I have used the 30" medium Jason Mitchell rod and love it.. This year I'm trying out the fenwick Aetos 30 inch rod and it is some kind of sweet!
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My buddy has one and we call it the broom stick. The thing is stout for sure at least for the size of fish that he catches ;D. He paired it with a bait caster and like 60 lb test. It is quite the sight to look over and the rod is barley bent and he is just cranking away like a warn winch. He mainly uses it for baits larger that 1/4 of an ounce and it seems to handle good sized jigs well.
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bay of quinte is all i fish and there is some giants so i kinda wanna have this r9d for the hogs lol
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Yes . Lake onterio walleyes are thick mean and heavy. I really liked the rod.
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Jason who?
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Fine for Big Walleye on an active bite......waaaaay too stiff of rod for Walleye that are hitting light.