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Sprocket:
Hi All,
Trying to balance the jigging rods and looking for opinions from the community here.

First up, an ultra-light set up:
Ugly Stick 26" rated 2-6 lb test, reel is a Tica 800 loaded with 4lb mono - I forget exactly what it is but it's probably Trilene XT.  This is intended for the lightest fare - panfish & some stocked trouts if the want to play.
I may add a swivel to know where the leader stops but for now it's all direct connections. 

Next up, a Medium/Heavy stick intended for larger - lakers, large mouth, pike, etc.:
Ugly Stick  30" rated 6-10 lb test, reel is currently a Shimano Sienna 2500FD - Reel specs can be found here:
http://shimano.fishing-store.us/shimano-sienna-sn2500fd-spinning-reel.html

It's got a 7 lb max drag so it will either be snapped off at the swivel or an epic lading.

I plan to use 10lb Power Pro and add a swivel, then a leader of some sort.  Is this a good choice for what ever biggun I might target here in New England?

I considered a Shimano AX1000FB but that only has 4.5lb max drag and a single ball bearing - it was a $2 upgrade I thought prudent.

Comment as you see fit and thanks.

chilly-willy:
I am missing something here.. like why your balenceing out the rods like what is meant by balance?? Are you talking more or less rods??  If it was me I would find a good medium heavy rod and put a good quality spring boober on it.. like a schooly bobber customized the way I do it.. I run every thing from 2 pound crappie and gills  to 8-10 pound line for bigger fish on the same rod.. it's all in the drag setting.. reason I use the same rod on several species is the ultra lites glass rods don't have back bone in the rod to catch the fish sleeping on the bite.. mainly for fishing deeper water.. like 12 to 20 fow.. but thats  what I do  and how are fish are.. bigger fish are found on the secondary drops of the lake.. like bigger gills /perch.. but that why I fish deeper water not shallow water .. like 3 to 12 fow..

Dave R:
I'm not familiar with Ugly Stick ice rods, but did look at them on Fish USA's website. It appears that the 26" is rated as "light" action. So depending on how limber the tip is, you may want to put a spring bobber on it. As far as your line, Trilene XT seems a bit stiff for ice fishing. Now if it's XL, then you should be fine. I personally use a 3# ice fishing line on my pan fish ice rods. I don't fish for anything that requires a MH rod, so won't be of much help there.

Sprocket:
Thanks for the replies.  By "balance" I mean not using 20# test on an ultra light rod/reel combo - kinda the way fly rods are listed by line weight.

C-W: I get what you're saying

And yes, the 26" is listed as light, my eyes need help...

Cheers

chilly-willy:
Here is how I run my spring bobbers seen in photo.. I attach with electrical tape cause heating heat sink may cause the rod blank to fail prematurely.. ya some one in the thread had a question on spring bobbers I go out threw the spring bobber with line like it was the tip top and jig right off the spring bobber.. these are schoolly ultra sensitive spring bobbers.. and the kind I suggest..

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