Author Topic: 13 Fishings New ice rod called The Tickle Stick (Read 33342 times)

jww311 · « **Reply #30 on:** Oct 07, 2014, 06:43 PM »

This so called tickle stick is a complete game changer! I cannot wait to use one....Combined with the Lowrance Elite 4x Ice Machine, them lil fishies dont stand a chance!

jthod · « **Reply #31 on:** Oct 07, 2014, 08:05 PM »

Anyone had their hands on one yet? Two weeks ago they told me they were shipping in two weeks

dab65 · « **Reply #32 on:** Oct 08, 2014, 01:09 AM »

Warning to those of you who may have used Paypal to pre order the tickle stick! Paypal cancels the order after 30 days if money is not taken out of your account by seller. I checked my account today and saw it was cancelled. Had to reorder it. I did not use Paypal this time. Good news is I talked to 13 fishing rep and the shipment came in today and is supposed to ship within the next week or 2.

FISHFORPIKE · « **Reply #33 on:** Oct 08, 2014, 10:16 AM »

Thanks for the heads up dab - I reordered this AM.

I had forgotten about the PayPal time thingy.

FISHFORPIKE · « **Reply #34 on:** Oct 08, 2014, 04:20 PM »

Then I get this - this afternoon.
"Pre-ordered items from your Order #10028652 have been released.

Note that your credit card will not be charged until the order is actually ready to ship.

The following items are now available to be shipped:
Qty Part # Name Total
1 TS23UL Tickle Stick 23" Ultra Light Ice RodUSD$ 49.99 "

They be in the stores soon.

dab65 · « **Reply #35 on:** Oct 09, 2014, 12:57 AM »

Ya, kind of what I ran into. I saw that the charge was cancelled on my account, called shopatron they say it shows still on order everything good. Call Paypal says it is cancelled. The first call to paypal they said they contacted shopatron took care of situation. That was at 7am when I got home from work. Looked at Paypal account still shows cancelled when I got up later. Find out it was not taken care of and had to reorder.

jthod · « **Reply #36 on:** Oct 11, 2014, 12:20 PM »

Ha ha! First one on ice shanty with a tickle stick!

GWK · « **Reply #37 on:** Oct 11, 2014, 12:45 PM »

nice ,hows the action and sensitivity of the tip with a small 3mm fiska jig?

OldSailor · « **Reply #38 on:** Oct 11, 2014, 02:22 PM »

Tickle your pup!!! He's cute!! What is he??

Ole Polanski · « **Reply #39 on:** Oct 11, 2014, 02:47 PM »

Howdy jthod.... Bet I'm not the only one wantin a factual report on the Tickle Stick!!! Please give us your honest opinion! Thanks....O.P.

masoneddie · « **Reply #40 on:** Oct 11, 2014, 04:22 PM »

Quote from: Ole Polanski on Oct 11, 2014, 02:47 PM

Howdy jthod.... Bet I'm not the only one wantin a factual report on the Tickle Stick!!! Please give us your honest opinion! Thanks....O.P.

Right there with ya Ole! Very interested in this one also.

FISHFORPIKE · « **Reply #41 on:** Oct 11, 2014, 04:27 PM »

Quote from: jthod on Oct 11, 2014, 12:20 PM

Ha ha! First one on ice shanty with a tickle stick!

Mine's on the way - what are you planning on for a reel? I'm thinking one of the new Frabil 371s as a try out.

jthod · « **Reply #42 on:** Oct 11, 2014, 04:41 PM »

Quote from: OldSailor on Oct 11, 2014, 02:22 PM

Tickle your pup!!! He's cute!! What is he??

She is a miniature Australian shepherd.

First impressions, for an ultralight, it's fairly heavy, other than the tip. Seems well built, the guide sizes seem a bit odd.

I've been swamped today, probably stick a reel on it tomorrow and play with it. One is gift for a friend, so I'm going to give him pick for the two.

jthod · « **Reply #43 on:** Oct 11, 2014, 04:43 PM »

I wouldn't plan on using with a round reel and palming, and the sensitivity of the tip will do it a best when the flat on the tip is horizontal to the ice.

spikes · « **Reply #44 on:** Oct 13, 2014, 09:38 PM »

I have a pair ordered and hopefully will be seeing them here soon. Pairing one with #8 inline. Not sure on other. See what I can find at St Paul ice show.

dab65 · « **Reply #45 on:** Oct 14, 2014, 02:44 AM »

Got mine today but I was also pretty busy but did mount my trion reel to it. It is a bit stiff except towards the tip. Kinda thought it would have a little l less backbone more towards the reel seat. Guess I won't know for sure how I like it till I get a chance to try it fishing. Maybe should have spent my money on a custom rod.

masoneddie · « **Reply #46 on:** Oct 14, 2014, 04:07 AM »

Dab65....which model rod did you purchase....27" L, UL, or the 23" UL?

dab65 · « **Reply #47 on:** Oct 15, 2014, 03:29 AM »

27" UL.

masoneddie · « **Reply #48 on:** Oct 15, 2014, 04:55 AM »

Thanks....that's my choice as well.

GWK · « **Reply #49 on:** Oct 17, 2014, 06:22 PM »

anyone who received a tickle stick have a chance to string it up and see how it loads with a 3mm fiska jig?

jthod · « **Reply #50 on:** Oct 17, 2014, 07:43 PM »

I have, it puts just a slight load on the tip of a 27" UL with a 3mm tungsten jig. that's just in my shop, I havnt had it in the water yet though.

jww311 · « **Reply #51 on:** Oct 20, 2014, 08:12 PM »

I saw they also make a 23" super ultra light....you think the ultra light will be light enough to catch gills and crappie?

GWK · « **Reply #52 on:** Oct 20, 2014, 10:01 PM »

just got my 23in super ultra lite today. if I had to guess with a 4mm tungsten jig it loaded the tip down about3/4 of a inch. with a 3mm tungsten jig it loaded it down about1/4 to 3/8 inch down. still waiting for the 27 ultra lite to come.

jww311 · « **Reply #53 on:** Oct 20, 2014, 10:04 PM »

@GWK how does the super ultra light compare to other normal ultra light ice rods? From what others have said the regular ultra light version of this may be a bit stiff for what i am looking for

GWK · « **Reply #54 on:** Oct 20, 2014, 10:15 PM »

I am still waiting for the ultra lite one, was still backordered. I will say from this 23in super ultra lite if you use 3 and 4mm fiska jigs this is the rod you would want. I myself always want the tip preloaded to see if the fish lifts the bait. In terms of comparing it to other ice rods it loads just like a jason michell meat stick but the tip is a ton softer. I would say the first 4- 5inch is very soft then loads hard after that. kinda reminds me of a schooley spring bobber made into the rod. cause it is tip is flat just like one.

jww311 · « **Reply #55 on:** Oct 20, 2014, 10:24 PM »

thanks for the response! I think I am going to go with the super ultra light then...i really don't use tungsten because the lake i fish is very shallow only usually 6-7ft max where i fish and i do better with lead ratsos and gill pills than any tungsten i have tried.

GWK · « **Reply #56 on:** Oct 20, 2014, 10:29 PM »

the cabelas in hoffman estates should have the 23 sul in stock since those are the only ones that came off back order. cabelas emailed me that they expect the 27ul in toward the end of oct. I would call first to see if they have stock

jww311 · « **Reply #57 on:** Oct 20, 2014, 11:02 PM »

Thanks for the info! I'm just going to grab one online...Tax free!

dab65 · « **Reply #58 on:** Oct 22, 2014, 05:25 AM »

jww311, I don't think the UL is to stiff for small jigs. It just has alot of backbone from the real seat fairly up the rod. The last 4-6 inches is very sensitive. I haven't had a chance to do much with it yet. I just thought it would have a little less backbone. Think it may grow on me but have to have a chance to try it first.

jww311 · « **Reply #59 on:** Oct 22, 2014, 07:22 AM »

Sounds good I do not plan on purchasing one for a few weeks anyways so Ill have time to read more about what others are saying before i decide to purchase

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