How many rods

[TickleStick]

How many rods do you take with you ice fishing?

I usually take 3 but might up that this year....

[HWeber]

Usually 6, sometimes more. We can fish 4 lines in my state tho

[Kopower]

My rod case holds 6, and have another case for tip up equipment with 2.

It's nice being able to quickly switch to a rod that's already tied up with different lures. We only get 2 lines in MN.

[slipperybob]

If I'm the passenger, usually no more than three.  If I'm solo and have all the room to myself I usually bring a minimum of six rods.

Bare minimum use is one dead stick set up and obviously one jigging set up.

Usually it's panfish set ups, but will also make sure to bring set ups for catfishing, hole hopping, walleye fishing that are a little more tailored for those tasks.

[Bucket Rump]

Five

[Thearcher1340]

 I carry 8 in my rod case all setup with different jigs n spoons so I don’t waste much time on the ice

[aacosta]

4

[meandcuznalfy]

6, but will be 10 this season, we can use 5 a piece.

[TheCrappieFisherman]

Weekend trip, 6 or 7 depending what the target species is. Day outing 3 or 4? We can use two lines a person. 

I've found if I'm targeting a certain species say panfish, I should only bring those rods. Not a extra pike or walleye rod "just incase"  helps make me focus only on the target even if I'm striking out and cuts down on gear.

[JaminWI]

Day trip for a specific species, 3-4
Weekend trip or out of town destination, 6-8

[Mrpike1973]

I used to always keep it at 3 mostly pan fish set ups now I find I want to use little spoons other lures so rather than retie I have added 4 more for a total of 7 then if the wife comes with I don't feel so guilty having that many only 3.5 per person

[Seamonkey84]

I Usually hop around with 3 to fish with, prettied with different lures. But we are allowed to use 5 lines, so on the occasion that I use set lines, I also bring out 4 for the ice riggers.

[FishGut]

As many as I can carry.

In Nebraska we get five lines each. I mix and match "Salt Valley" tipups (sensitive enough for a crappie bite) with jig rods, dead sticks and other. No matter what I at least have one rod with a spoon, and another with a little jig.  More rods equals more presentation options without having to retie. Once you get a presentation dialed in you can start changing out stuff that's not working.

[Linda Watson]

If I'm a passenger usually no more than 3 If I'm solo and have all the room to myself I usually bring a minimum of 6 rods
Bare minimum use is one dead stick set up and obviously one jigging set up.

[BeenPerchin315]

6, but will be 10 this season, we can use 5 a piece.
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I’m sorry but I have never seen the ability to fish more the 2 at a time so I think 5 is impossible.

[ICE WANDERER]

              I take five in my case, 2 Laker rods and 3 pan fish rods!

              IW

[Iceassin]

3 pannies,  2 walleye. I also take 3 tip ups...2 for pike, 1 for walleye. That's it.

[Muggsy]

6 this year, 4 will be pre-rigged with various heads while 2 will have quick snaps for jigging spoons.

[Spider1]

6 rods, and depending on if I stop for bait or not, 4 tip-ups.

[icefisher-45]

I usually take 2. If I get to go out on the ice this year might take more. What are people using for rod cases?

[Spider1]

I use the eagle claw rod case, it's my rod case and tackle box. Everything in one place.

[Iceassin]

I usually take 2. If I get to go out on the ice this year might take more. What are people using for rod cases?

I use a soft case from HT...like 35 bucks or so. It offers up a little protection. Just have to use a little caution when packing. Better than nothing.

[markinohio]

I carry 8 panfish jigging rods In my Flip-over. I have a Clam 4 Rod Holder mounted to a cutting board on each side of the tub. I HATE retying while on the ice! It is a little tight, but it is very convenient for me to switch out a rod rather than tie on a different lure.

[RyanW]

In Michigan we can have 3 lines so I take 3 rods. I use 2 TUCR precision noodles and a TUCR Bullwhip. All 30”. I use a Plano breakdown shotgun case (the same one as the bow-max case). Works well enough for me.

[filetandrelease]

  I carry 4 rods when perch and eye fishing
  Panfish 4
   2 when laker fishing

[bart]

Usually 3 or 4

[iceman260]

I usually have 10 rods with me, don't like to retire on the ice to hard to see and to cold.

[DR.SPECKLER]

When i was younger id bring a bucketful.now im beginning to become a minimalist and bring my clam rod locker with 3 pre tied combos.one with a black jig,1 with red and 1 with white.pretty much can get it done with those color jigs.and my 2 tipups.

[matzilla]

home waters I take 3, anything outside of that I take 5-7

[lynng]

A dozen.   Couple rigged as dead sticks. The rest with an assortment of jigs for different targeted species.