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You really can't go wrong with any of those. I'd recommend handling before purchase in order to get the best ones for you
I love TUCR, I have a precision noodle and bullwhip, I personally like the bullwhip the most but haven't been using them lately.I have been using two IMX ice rods, the 331xf and 330xf and they have became my go to rods, I do want to try a Elliot Evolution ES44UL-XF, sounds like a fun hole hopping rod.
The reason I went custom is because I fish a bait casting reel and shortening a bait casting rod takes more discerning placements of line guides to make it perform. Not so much for a spinning rod set up but however the stripper line guide placement has a lot effect.
Who makes your custom baitcaster?I'm looking to get one spiral wrapped for a baitcaster in a light action....Sorry, not trying to go off topic.
Who makes your custom baitcaster?I'm looking to get one spiral wrapped for a baitcaster in a light action....If your looking to get a rod custom built TUCR is my suggestion. I got a custom spiral wrapped Bullwhip built this yr. And so far I love it. Will be getting a fusion spiral wrapped for next yr.
Good advice guys! Hopefully this not only guides me into a rod selection, but other people as well. Coming from a background in bass fishing, I’ve bought both cheap rods and expensive, purpose built rods. I will say, I prefer my Lews Mach 2 finesse rod over say my St. Croix Triumph...So, when looking at ice rods, I looked at the same specifics. Rod power, tip action, handles, guides... The works. Yes, $100-150 for an ice rod can make someone a little queasy, but the quality and the purpose built craftsmanship is there. I pulled the trigger on two Elliott rods last night; the Noodle Lite in 30” and extra fast, with a noodle power. Perfect for Gills and crappie. I wanted to play into the bigger game fish, so I also bought a Rippineyes, 32” medium heavy and fast action. Going to be awesome for jigging spoons for eyes and pike. Due to the very limited nature and review on Elliott rods (as a new company, not Thorne Bros), I’ll be giving an initial first thoughts review, and a post-operation review. Hopefully this will give people another idea as to a rod option. I’ll also consider making some YouTube videos on using it and my thoughts. I’ll let you guys in on the scoop. But, let’s keep this thread going! I want to see who else has some custom rods and want to share info and thoughts on them.
I picked up a Elliott 32" Paragon at the Dakota Angler Ice Institute. That's a solid carbon rod. But I'd like to possibly get a noodle style for finicky bites. I fish a 13 Snitch rod and it does pretty well. But just looking into something a little nicer. Elliott Noodle Lite or maybe a 2B Big Nood or Ultimate Nood. Maybe I should be looking at Clam Jason Mitchell Meat Stick or Dead Meat. Maybe more expensive isn't the way to go. So many options these days.