Short rods AND long rods??

[perchnut]

I custom build my own rods, have about a dozen of them, various 'strengths' from noodles to med walleye rods.  But they are all around 30"+.  Ive always fished outside primarily, or in my 2 man Yukon when there is enough ice.  (lots of mods s I need to use my snowmobile to pull it).  But on those in climate days, sitting outside can get a bit chilly, etc.....This past year, I took all the heckling I could from my buddy who was 'nice and comfortable in his small, lightweight, one man.  So I sat in to try it out, and it is definitely something im going to invest in this year.  However, I noticed that I would be better served by short rods.  Do other guys have shorter rods for inside their one man shacks and longer ones for outside?  Or do I just have an issue, wanting to build more rods.....Please help.....

[Drifter_016]

I build my own rods too.
Outside I use 42 inch sticks and inside I use 30" and under.
28" is my preferred length for using in my 2 man flip over.

[Deal Ninja]

.....This past year, I took all the heckling I could from my buddy who was 'nice and comfortable in his small, lightweight, one man.  So I sat in to try it out, and it is definitely something im going to invest in this year.  However, I noticed that I would be better served by short rods.  Do other guys have shorter rods for inside their one man shacks and longer ones for outside?  Or do I just have an issue, wanting to build more rods.....Please help.....

Perfect for one man.  Perfect for your temperate climate(uninsulated), and perfect for a guy who prefers longer rods.  The price isn't too bad either.

https://www.amazon.com/Eskimo-22100-Portable-Shelter-1-Person/dp/B01720N1WE/ref=sr_1_5?m=A2L77EE7U53NWQ&s=warehouse-deals&ie=UTF8&qid=1528298691&sr=1-5

DN

PS.  I hate to have to say this, but for others that read this post, PLEASE give perchnut the opportunity to at least see this deal and pass on it before someone else snatches it up.  I am putting it up for him first.  These are one and done deals.  Thank you.  DN

[FG Steve]

For me, 53" inside and out.  Inside = an Eskimo QF6.

[perch chacer]

I use the same 28" rods in my hut and outside.  Out side I do not stand up and fish, I sit on a bucket so the 28" rods work just fine.

[52isntbigenough]

28-30", anything else seems weird to me.

[perchnut]

DN, I"ll open that offer up to anyone......im going with a lighter one man.....Ive already got a 2 man....one cannot have too many of anything when it comes to ice fishing,,am I right?

[Deal Ninja]

Perchnut, the listing is kinda screwed up.  It’s for an Eskimo Evo I.  52 pounds.  There are lighter one man shacks, but the Evo I is nice for the roominess.  For $175 bucks, I’m having a hard time passing on it.  lol.

DN

[slipperybob]

If I find myself in the situation where I need a short rod, I would still make a 24" rod set-up work for me.  I simply just don't position myself that on top of my ice hole.

[Chris338378]

I use the same 28" rods in my hut and outside.  Out side I do not stand up and fish, I sit on a bucket so the 28" rods work just fine.

Same for me.

[HWeber]

I think its worth having both

[mushroom_capd_1]

I use both. Anything up to 32 in. inside a fishhouse, longer rods for fishing outside.

[Iceassin]

I use 3 different rods for pan fish : 24" for close quarters (shanty,etc.) 36" for run-n-gun (easy for picking up when moving hole 2 hole) and a 48" (for slow moving/light biting fish)...all of the light/med. light variety. I like them a "little" stiffer for quicker hook sets. However, I do use thin wire leader material for my (home made) strike indicators. This set-up has worked real well for me over the years. Hope this helps. 

[perchnut]

thanks for all the input.....im going to have to order up a few more blanks, I guess....  something to get me through august, or until some of the new shanty come out......Ive been building noodle rods lately so no spring bobbers required....

[UFCreel]

In the shack i use short rods. But outside hole hopping i like to use Pulsator type poles 48 inches to 52 inches with still fish reels. Easy on the back, keeps you back from the hole.