Ice Fishing Tips -Check your local regulations! > Bluegill
Looking for a new rod
Unclegillhunter:
--- Quote from: lingcod on Dec 16, 2018, 01:06 PM ---I agree with Mancave - Fenwick elite all the way. I’ve caught some serious lake trout on my 24” ML rod Also have an UL for panfish. Another plus is theprice.
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I have two one ML and one L.
Keep it safe! JDL
troutbum32:
Have you tried fly fishing at all for bluegill. This has been some of my favourite fishing over the past summer season. I got a cheap 3 weight rod from moonshine after reading this article and had a ball. You can just use a small streamer or topwater lure and the strike rate is really high.
Sylvanboat:
Go to EBay and type in Shakespeare ice rods. Their rods are incredibly sensitive and a great rod for what you want to spend. If you are open to $42, also on EBay, Hardwater Custom has some great rods too. I own two and am very happy.
jrjach75:
--- Quote from: Monticatgeek on Jan 16, 2018, 10:32 PM ---A 20 or 24 inch Jason Mitchell meat stick would fit what you are looking for. sensitive tip but a good back bone to them. I just started running them my self this year and really have gotten to liking them. the other option would be a noodle type rod.
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I fished with one all last season, the "dead meat" version. Mostly crappies and bluegills but I do catch an accidental bass, for $30, the rod was great in and out of the shack.
slipperybob:
Blue gills are notorious for their nibble nibbles. This is where that St. Croix Legend spring bobber excels. I would also choose an UL glass rod as an alternative. One that has a good noodle tip but some backbone to set the hook quickly too.
Now when the big gills are on minnow feed, the standard carbon in a L power would be my preference. Spoons and some bait works well.
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