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Title: need a rod
Post by: MackAttack on Mar 01, 2004, 10:18 PM

 A few weeks ago I bought a HT Ice Blue trout rod (24"). Thought heavy action would be the ticket.Doesn't jig worth a darn. We have some big Macs around here and just not sure what will do. I looked at Petersons for a medium action 34" baitcast ice rod but can't seem to find one. Does anyone know if someone makes a rod like this?

Title: Re: need a rod
Post by: wyogator on Mar 02, 2004, 11:06 AM

Hey. I bought the same rod a couple of weeks ago. I took it to Granby for macks and couldn't even feel the jig! I couldn't tell when the jig hit bottom. I ended up switching to a 34" Eagle Claw which worked a little better. The "Ice Blues" is going back to Wal-Mart. These rods are made of fiberglass. I am thinking of building my own graphite rod about 42" or 46", because I can't find one anywhere. Let me know if you find something.

Title: Re: need a rod
Post by: mote1977 on Mar 02, 2004, 07:35 PM

Try www.thornebros.com
 They make some really nice ice rods and if you call them they can recommend one for your needs.

Title: Re: need a rod
Post by: MackAttack on Mar 02, 2004, 09:13 PM

Thanks. Will check on that.