Lake trout rod

[Fadetoblack188]

Looking for a lake trout set up without spending too much.  Would be using this for ice fishing in Pennsylvania for lake trout and if I hook into a stripers as well.

I was looking into the northland boom stick as it’s rated for trout but looks like it only comes in 28in.  I be been reading longer is better for the bigger fish through the ice.

What rod and spinning reel could you guys recommend? I have a Sedona 1000fe laying around. Will that work?

[tswoboda]

Cheech out the HT Laker Pro. Really nice rod for the price, the blanks are perfect for lakers. I've used the 38" and 45" models: the 38" is perfect for lures 1/4 - 1/2 oz and 3 - 8 lb fish. The 45" is good for 1/2 - 1 oz lures and 5+ lb fish.

[Fishermen1137]

Jason mitchell mack rods. Feel medium heavy to me. Solid graphite. Handles lakers in flaming gorge well.

[tswoboda]

Jason mitchell mack rods. Feel medium heavy to me. Solid graphite. Handles lakers in flaming gorge well.

Not sure that's true. I know it says solid graphite on the description but I've seen one of the Mack rods with the finish stripped off and the bare blank was white.

[TRT]

I cut down two old 7 foot spinning rods, replaced the top guides. One is 3.5 feet the other is 4. I would use  a reel holding at least 150 yards of line if 20 pounders are possible. You want some backbone especially for catch an release.

[appleye]

Check up a med/heavy Ugly stick or a heavy US 48". Great rods that can get the crap beat out of them and work very well, and cheap to buy.

[tswoboda]

Check up a med/heavy Ugly stick or a heavy US 48". Great rods that can get the crap beat out of them and work very well, and cheap to buy.

Got a link?  I can't find them.

[slipperybob]

That Dock Runner Ugly Stick  combo rod is only $15 at Wallymart.  Junk the reel though.  It's 3' long and is good enough at medium power.