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I was interested in the same rod, but the 32" length won't work for me. Supposedly they have other lengths/actions coming out.Did you get a look at the label on it? Is it imported (made in China)?
The 32" length doesn't work for me either. Would like a 28'. I don't know where they get the blanks. According to their website the company is in Grimes.
I think 28"-29" is about right for me too. We have a guy locally who works with them, hopefully he chimes in here, I know he frequents the site.I did know they were out of Grimes, was just wondering if they assembled and wrapped the rods here, or were just having them made completely overseas.
Its interesting seeing so many companies give us a noodle type rod on a carbon blank. I have not fished with an eyeconic but know a guy with a good relationship with one of the guys that started it. It is definitely a feel type of rod for panfish. I will tell you that unless you are fishing with 5mm+ or spoons you will not detect the bites well on a carbon noodle. I've had 3 of them and for noodles its all glass for me. I've had a snitch, a sceptre, and the beaver dam.
I heard back from Scott @ Eyeconic. He told me that they are coming out with a 27" rod and will let me know when they will be available at Scheels.
Yep you wont get that thin of a carbon blank off the shelf, gotta go custom
Hey all, I can answer any questions on Eyeconics if you PM me or just ask on here (I dont check in as much as I should obviously). They are all hand made in Iowa. They are backed with a 5 year defect warranty (basically covers everything except you stepping on it or breaking it in your rod case)The blanks are solid carbon, they are NOT a noodle rod. They are a rod that you will feel the bites with, but obviously you'll also see the bites with the hi-viz tip. The 32" is long, but it isn't as long as it sounds. If you choke up on the handle and hold it pistol grip like I do, they feel like a 28-30". Mag L blank is your panfish blank, it is the ultimate 4mm tungsten rod. It's the best tungsten rod that I have ever held. a 4mm will slightly load the tip (again, NOT a noodle rod), 5mm will fully load it. I use them for anything from #10 teardrops up to 1/16 jigging spoons. Med L is your perch and walleye rod. It has a soft tip but a faster action, going to a little more backbone. It is built for 1/8-1/4 baits, but will fish heavier with a slower action. I use it for 02 and 03 jigging raps. I can FEEL a crappie suck in my rap down 25-30' before I see the tip move, and it has the backbone to set a hook down deep and keep the fish hooked. The new PRO SERIES 27" split grip is a Mag L but slightly stiffer than the 32". It is what I would consider a L rod. This is your jigging spoon rod. a 1/16 jigging spoon loads the tip slightly and the action on this little sucker is AWESOME. It has more backbone than the 32" and slightly faster of a transition to tip. Again, carbon rod blank, has titanium coated light wire guides, and the premium cork split grip handle. I know its confusing having the names different than standard "ul, light, med light, medium', but these blanks are not standard. They were engineered blanks and took years to develop, these are not just store bought blanks with guides and a handle thrown on and sold as "custom rods". Not that I want to put down any custom rod builders, just want to make that clear. Different product! As for no reel seat, this is to save weight on the rods, give better feel, and allow the customer to position their reel wherever they want on the rod. The Ice Vice reel bands were designed for this. I am not the owner of the company, nor do I make these rods. But I can hopefully answer any questions you have and help you get the rod that you need.
As far as reel seats go a great many folks use rods with no seats. Don’t ask them why they like that type of rod. Their cash their style of fishing. Not mine. Not throwing shots. I also understand the idea behind no seats!Keep it safe! JDL
Just trying to help interested anglers, throwing shots doesnt help anyone and makes you look like a jerk
What is the MSRP on these rods? Similar to TUCR and JT I assume?
Kevin thanks for the explanation. I looked at them again at Scheels today. I was especially interested in the new 27". They are nice rods! But being retired it's just not practical for me to spend that much on an ice fishing rod. Especially when I primarily fish for Bluegill and Crappie. Don't get me wrong I think they are well made and worth the price. But just not for my pay grade.
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