Author Topic: NEW ICE ROD??? (Read 4947 times)

da man cave shack · « **on:** Oct 13, 2011, 10:18 PM »

i am looking at getin some new ice rods. what should i get for panfish?

wallydiven · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 13, 2011, 10:21 PM »

gaffight, mediumlite, 26". Best panfish rods made.

wyo700 · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 13, 2011, 10:21 PM »

check out thorne bros, they have all kinds of different rods and the quality is excellent.

Ekruger01 · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 12:03 AM »

Ek Custom rod .....24" panfish special. Or 24" fast tip! awesome rods!

UFCreel · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 06:09 AM »

Take a look at Team Northland Ice rod. I looked at a few of them last week at a show. They seem to be really nice and affordable. They are comparable to the st croix rods that cost so much.

codewordcs1 · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 06:20 AM »

St. Croix

SINX53 · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 06:44 AM »

I like the Quicktips from Frabill.

surflizard · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 07:02 AM »

T7 Customs get my vote !!

Madpuppy · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 07:04 AM »

"GREEN HORNET" hands down!

lefty2053 · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 07:12 AM »

Does anyone here use the Marmish rods? I would think they are pretty sensitive.

ICE WANDERER · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 07:14 AM »

HT'S 24" ICE BLUES

CHICKENFOOT · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 07:23 AM »

St Croix all the way and always with a fly reel!

ryguy525 · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 08:06 AM »

I love the st croix legend rods but noticed this year the spring bobbers on them are not of high quality...

surflizard · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 08:38 AM »

Not surprised, saw the made in china sticker on them last year and put it back on the rack !

nova · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 08:44 AM »

And the green hornet strikes again I see

icenovice · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 08:49 AM »

Ya, and the legends are listed at $5 more than last year. Quality down/price up.

Steve

Iceassin · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 09:24 AM »

Shakespeare Fuel....$15 at most stores

richstick · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 11:07 AM »

The ones I build myself are the nicest rods I've ever used :-) Maybe I'm just biased.... As far as commercially available rods - the St. Croixs are ok - the spring bobber is great, the rest of the rod is just ok - low quality guides, decent blank. I've always thought Frabill makes some very nice rods - the Bro series is nice, even if you are SICK of that guy... Stay away from Clam - junk. TB rods are the gold standard - but they are pricey.

lives2fish · « **Reply #18 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 04:31 PM »

I like the Frabill Bro series light action and quick tip.
Another option is the ice hunter series, and they put a little less hurt on the wallet in these times.

nhpikeking · « **Reply #19 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 04:35 PM »

jason mitchell meat stick by far my favorite panfish/light trout rod eliminates the need for a spring bobber and has great backbone

pete/ny · « **Reply #20 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 04:53 PM »

AUSTINS CUSTOM RODS!

stoutbait · « **Reply #21 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 04:53 PM »

The rod I got from my dad when I was 5 is still my go to. Old foam handle, black circle reel, spring bobber, option clip on stand. I have bought a bunch of rods since but when I think about it most of the time I have the old one in my hand and let my buddies or girlfriend use the newer stuff. I just wish I was on a bucket with that old rod in my hand right now!!!!!!

topher7694 · « **Reply #22 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 05:07 PM »

Quote from: surflizard on Oct 14, 2011, 07:02 AM

T7 Customs get my vote !!

X 2

jammer icecube · « **Reply #23 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 05:11 PM »

Thorne until i rip it up with the straight-line this season. ( i hope)

squ1rr31_ · « **Reply #24 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 05:12 PM »

The new fenwicks are really nice, twist on reel seat, great cork handle very sensitive. Ultra Light to Medium Heavy. I've got a Medium Light and it's very sensitive. Check em out!

problyfishin · « **Reply #25 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 10:01 PM »

I got a St. Croix premier ML last year and loved it. Adding a new Fenwick M this year to my arsenal. $22 including shipping at Amazon.com. Great price and I hope I like it more than the St. Croix because of the price. Also like that it has the reel seat. I don't really care for the heat shrink crap that came with the St. Croix.

MBrown4 · « **Reply #26 on:** Oct 14, 2011, 10:58 PM »

Quote from: pete/ny on Oct 14, 2011, 04:53 PM

AUSTINS CUSTOM RODS!

im going to go with you on that but then again i only have a thorne custom to compare them with in the custom category. ordered 2 rods from him.waiting for my second to arrive

Madpuppy · « **Reply #27 on:** Oct 15, 2011, 07:52 AM »

Quote from: nova on Oct 14, 2011, 08:44 AM

And the green hornet strikes again I see

I build them myself, sell em' at flea markets and such. I actually use one when fishing pannies.
"I've caught more fish than you've lied about", that is if you're name is Gustofson.

Robbi · « **Reply #28 on:** Oct 15, 2011, 09:31 AM »

This rod is making a pretty good reputation for itself in Montana. I'll have one this year..........http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=178204.0

LDB_Bass_Hunter · « **Reply #29 on:** Oct 15, 2011, 12:42 PM »

Quote from: squ1rr31_ on Oct 14, 2011, 05:12 PM

The new fenwicks are really nice, twist on reel seat, great cork handle very sensitive. Ultra Light to Medium Heavy. I've got a Medium Light and it's very sensitive. Check em out!

I got the ML and the M fenwick. The tip on the ML fenwick is softer than my 28'' UL st.croix........ AND DOES THE SHIMANO SEDONA 500 LOOK HOT!!!!!!!!!!! on it.

News:

Author Topic: NEW ICE ROD??? (Read 4947 times)

surflizard

surflizard