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Offline DrCro

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Ice Rods for Walleye
« on: Oct 22, 2019, 06:15 PM »
Curious guys, my ice fishing budget is up higher this year, would like to pick up a couple of new rods.  What is the best rods for ice fishing walleye light medium, fast action medium, medium, ultra light? I want to know who uses what for walleye..
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Re: Ice Rods for Walleye
« Reply #1 on: Oct 22, 2019, 06:20 PM »
Medium heavy or heavy here in michigan I use ice hoppers from sports men's direct or even ice blue series rods from ht


Might be better off with a medium in other states ware walleye is smaller? A big 30 incher you don't want to break the rod if avarge is smaller then ours at 18 to 20 inches then a medium maybe the way to go..

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Re: Ice Rods for Walleye
« Reply #2 on: Oct 22, 2019, 07:02 PM »
36" Schooley Arctic Ice fiberglass. Labeled light but fishes more like a medium. I work everything from  1/4 oz. Rip n Raps to 1/2 oz. Swedish pimples. Usually run one as a dead stick.
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Re: Ice Rods for Walleye
« Reply #3 on: Oct 22, 2019, 08:21 PM »
Love my JT Gold Digger for walleye

https://jtodp.com/product/jt-gold-digger-34/

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Re: Ice Rods for Walleye
« Reply #4 on: Oct 23, 2019, 06:53 AM »
https://sportsmensdirect.com/shop/ice-fishing-rods-and-combos/ice-hopper-extreme-taper-rod/

32 and 34" carbon

Actually you should call them and ask for an Ice Hopper built on their new walleye special blank- it's probably the best bang for the buck walleye rod out

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Re: Ice Rods for Walleye
« Reply #5 on: Oct 23, 2019, 12:54 PM »
https://sportsmensdirect.com/shop/ice-fishing-rods-and-combos/ice-hopper-extreme-taper-rod/

32 and 34" carbon

Actually you should call them and ask for an Ice Hopper built on their new walleye special blank- it's probably the best bang for the buck walleye rod out


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Re: Ice Rods for Walleye
« Reply #6 on: Oct 23, 2019, 01:50 PM »
 28”med 13wicked rod for eyes to 25” , 31” mh for the big gals
 

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Re: Ice Rods for Walleye
« Reply #7 on: Oct 23, 2019, 01:52 PM »
Every day is a good day it's just some days are better than others

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Re: Ice Rods for Walleye
« Reply #8 on: Oct 23, 2019, 02:11 PM »
https://sportsmensdirect.com/shop/ice-fishing-rods-and-combos/ice-hopper-extreme-taper-rod/

32 and 34" carbon

Actually you should call them and ask for an Ice Hopper built on their new walleye special blank- it's probably the best bang for the buck walleye rod out

Walleye special is the blank I built for one of my walleye rods. I like it better than some of the other blanks I have used.
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Re: Ice Rods for Walleye
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Re: Ice Rods for Walleye
« Reply #10 on: Mar 25, 2021, 11:13 AM »
You still talking about Ice Fishing?  Brutal! :P
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Re: Ice Rods for Walleye
« Reply #11 on: Mar 31, 2021, 10:32 AM »
Thanks guys for all the recommendations. I ended up going with Pitbulls suggestion! https://jtodp.com/product/jt-gold-digger-34/
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Re: Ice Rods for Walleye
« Reply #12 on: Mar 31, 2021, 12:03 PM »
Thanks guys for all the recommendations. I ended up going with Pitbulls suggestion! https://jtodp.com/product/jt-gold-digger-34/
You can’t go wrong with that one! The 34” is plenty versatile inside a shelter or out.
 I just love mine! I have a buddy on their pro staff. Great products. Good luck with it

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Re: Ice Rods for Walleye
« Reply #13 on: Apr 21, 2021, 10:24 AM »
You’re gonna love it - I use mine also for perch, trout and even landed some pike on it. It’s my go to ice rod.

 



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