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Title: Perch rod - recommendation
Post by: TRT on Nov 16, 2020, 02:59 PM
I am looking for a ice fishing perch rod, reel combo, light action many of our lakes are crystal clear.
Max $50, glancing at Fleet farm I see a Fenwick Nighthawk combo light action 26 inch.
Retiring soon and will be doing more perching than in the past. I have a light/medium and
medium combo already (dirt cheap rigs) looking to upgrade. Thoughts? I welcome your favorite
set up but again looking for light action due to clear water use.
Title: Re: Perch rod - recommendation
Post by: TRT on Nov 16, 2020, 05:19 PM
My favorite local pond usually 25-50 fow.
Title: Re: Perch rod - recommendation
Post by: Baetis62 on Nov 16, 2020, 06:26 PM
St Croix Mojo Ice might be worth checking out.
Title: Re: Perch rod - recommendation
Post by: slipperybob on Nov 17, 2020, 02:51 AM
Beaver Dam Custom Ice noodle.  It's only about $15 rod.
Title: Re: Perch rod - recommendation
Post by: iceman260 on Nov 17, 2020, 04:47 AM
Jason Mitchel meatstick great perch rods.
Title: Re: Perch rod - recommendation
Post by: sonner on Nov 17, 2020, 05:12 AM
Really have fallen in love with the 32 med light bro series with quick tip and inline. Have 3 of them now in the box. But it matters on your feel of fishing. I run 4 lb braid to a flouro leader for panfish because I want to feel the bites. So it becomes a preference.
Title: Re: Perch rod - recommendation
Post by: TRT on Nov 17, 2020, 09:50 AM
My favorite pond near the house is deep water perching. Once lake trout season opens mid Jan, I do a lot of that but always take a perch rod just in case.
Thank you for the suggestions. 
Title: Re: Perch rod - recommendation
Post by: thorson on Nov 18, 2020, 03:10 PM
I second the Jason Mitchell rods suggestion!
Title: Re: Perch rod - recommendation
Post by: Ranger619 on Dec 07, 2020, 04:20 PM
X3 on the JM rods if you don’t go custom you can’t beat his lineup of rods.