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brookiebandit13
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Ice Rods and Line
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Jan 26, 2007, 09:18 PM »
What brand Ice Rod is best for panfish?
Brand, Line weight, rod action etc.
Thanks guys!
Rock Acres
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hardysf
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Re: Ice Rods and Line
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Jan 26, 2007, 09:49 PM »
i use a homemade noodle rod for the pannies, and a St. Croix jigging rod for pike and bass and walleye.
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kdu12
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Re: Ice Rods and Line
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Jan 26, 2007, 10:03 PM »
I like St. Croix rods. I have an ultra light and a medium light. I am not sure which model I have, but they are both 28 inches with the carbon handle (not cork) Caught a lot of fish on the UL and just got the ML this year. Both very senstive with good backbone. I don't use the St. Croix reels, I usually find a decent small spinning reel and match it. For line, I am trying out fireline ice crystal in 3lb and 8lb test. So far I like it, but we shall see when I go fishing with my friends who use different line.
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lotwfisher
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Re: Ice Rods and Line
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Jan 27, 2007, 08:07 AM »
I would choose something like a st.croix UL. Its a good weight, lots of feel. But dont use a st.croix reel, put on a small shimano or a Tica Cetus reel. I wouldnt use anything more than 4# test line. Keep it light and just loosen the drag off for bigger fish.
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perch-man
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Re: Ice Rods and Line
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Jan 27, 2007, 09:25 AM »
For walleye I use custom made rods no;8 loomis blank 36 in long fast tip by Walleye World on Talbot St. in Winnipeg MB. 8lb test line. Perch 4-6 lbs test line florocarbon line Quatum light action.
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brookiebandit13
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Re: Ice Rods and Line
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Jan 27, 2007, 10:33 AM »
for panfish- 1, 2, or 3 pound?
Rock Acres
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Medson25
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Re: Ice Rods and Line
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Jan 27, 2007, 11:11 AM »
Ugly stick makes a great all around rod but works best for smaller fish. and being not to expensive i think its a great buy!
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hardysf
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Re: Ice Rods and Line
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Jan 27, 2007, 02:48 PM »
sewing thread works great. A few break offs, but the increased bites are well worth it.
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blaster22077
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Re: Ice Rods and Line
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Jan 27, 2007, 06:48 PM »
I use south bend jigging rods with 6lb line
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Pasquatch
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Re: Ice Rods and Line
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Jan 27, 2007, 07:00 PM »
St. Croix, 2lb test line.
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bhorn
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Re: Ice Rods and Line
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Jan 28, 2007, 07:51 AM »
Rods, I use St.Croix Legends. I started using Sufix Ice Magic last year and love the stuff. It comes in neon tangerine or clear. I use the 3lb. because it is so thin I can get away with it. It stays limp and is VERY strong.
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muskie_huntre
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Re: Ice Rods and Line
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Jan 28, 2007, 02:41 PM »
I have a mix of St Croix and Thorne Bros rods...Avids, Legends, Noodles and Sweet Peas. 4 lb for perch, 2 lb for everything else. Diawa Caprice and Cardinal 300U reels.
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brookiebomber477
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Re: Ice Rods and Line
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Jan 28, 2007, 05:25 PM »
I have an Ugly Stik Ugly Ice 28" med action rod that i spool with 4lb. Fireline. it works all right...its a little bit lacking on sensitivity though.
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crappiekid24
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Re: Ice Rods and Line
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Jan 29, 2007, 06:16 PM »
I use a ugly stick 30" med. with 3lb test cajun red line. I hold the line with one hand and jig with the other to detect bites. I would say get a hi vis line that wont show up in the water to detect strikes.
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elmerross
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Re: Ice Rods and Line
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Jan 29, 2007, 06:35 PM »
I use a 24" thorne bros,sweet heart rod with 2lb trilene xt green with a shimano micro reel .And i also have 2 berkley lightning rods that are 24".
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marcus
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Re: Ice Rods and Line
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Jan 29, 2007, 07:53 PM »
I use cheapy rods and use 4 lb and 6 lb line i do fine not sure what i am missing but like i said i do fine. I use springbobbers faithfully now .
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wyogator
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Re: Ice Rods and Line
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Jan 30, 2007, 03:50 PM »
Almost all of my open water rods are St. Croix (fly, spinning, baitcast,) but my ice rods are cheapies like Shakespeare and Berkely Lightning. I use Shimano Spirex and Cardinal reels spooled with Berkely Micro Ice line in 2, 4 and 8 lb test.
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jiggin_ADK
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Re: Ice Rods and Line
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Jan 30, 2007, 06:59 PM »
I use a frabill combo for perch with 2lb floroice. No problems wit the 2lb line
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esox13
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Re: Ice Rods and Line
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Feb 02, 2007, 09:59 PM »
St. Croix Legends - they are worth the money. The reel is as important - I make sure there is no slap in the bail and is smooth. I wouldn't skimp on my open water equipment so I certainly wouldn't go on the cheap for ice fishing - afterall it is my favorite season.
When it come to fishing line I personally am in what seems like an eternal search for a line that has all of the characteristics I am looking for - this year I am using Fireline Crystal and it has been fine. I just bought some sufix Ice Magic and respooled a couple of rods with it so we'll see.
Whatever feels right to you is what you should go with.
Good luck!!
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WhackMaster
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Re: Ice Rods and Line
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Feb 09, 2007, 10:27 AM »
i just picked up a "cajun ice" combo made by shakespeare. got it at dick's sporting goods for $15. and it's rapidly becoming my favorite! the rod's great, the reel's great, and even the line is great. it comes pre-spooled with 4# red ice line. perfect for slabs! i'm gonna get me a couple more in fact
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