Author Topic: Buying rods (Read 1931 times)

Adam.love05 · « **on:** Jan 24, 2019, 05:36 PM »

Hey need some help here..

Looking to buy a nicer ice rod for perch.. Not really finding anything on cabelas or bass pro etc.. Looking for an ultra light 24-28".. Price range is around $100.. Any help would be appreciated!

clmiller · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 05:46 PM »

Check Fish 307 out or Kittery Trading Post

clmiller · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 05:54 PM »

Fish USA

FishHawkVT · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 06:22 PM »

Take a look at the Thorne Bros rods, or those from Tuned Up Custom Rods

mudchuck · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 06:34 PM »

Dockside

Muggsy · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 06:38 PM »

Jagged tooth tackle seems to have a good selection.

Eddie Spaghetti · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 06:40 PM »

Fish USA - St. Croix Legend Black Ice Rod

shiveringjoe · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 06:45 PM »

Quick side questions before you buy a high end rod... do you have a flasher? Also do you have decent reels? If the answer is no to either I personally think your money is better spent on those.

Nthaburgh · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 06:50 PM »

My old favorite was the St Croix Legend. Still have it, great rod if you’re wanting something with a spring bob. New favorite is my 13 Fishing Widow Maker. Dick’s carries some 13 fishing rods if you wanted to check one out before buying. I agree with shiveringjoe though, if you want to dump some cash into this sport and you don’t have a flasher go with that.

Adam.love05 · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 06:58 PM »

Quote from: mudchuck on Jan 24, 2019, 06:34 PM

Dockside

Do they have a selection? I went to grab bait the other day and didn't notice any.. Dockside on route 2 correct?

mudchuck · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 06:59 PM »

Quote from: Adam.love05 on Jan 24, 2019, 06:58 PM

Do they have a selection? I went to grab bait the other day and didn't notice any.. Dockside on route 2 correct?

He has a few, ask Dustin to show you what he has in stock

Adam.love05 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 07:00 PM »

Quote from: shiveringjoe on Jan 24, 2019, 06:45 PM

Quick side questions before you buy a high end rod... do you have a flasher? Also do you have decent reels? If the answer is no to either I personally think your money is better spent on those.

Yea I have a flasher and love it.. And I usually fish shimanos in the 500 or 1000 size.. Sedonas and Sierra..

Adam.love05 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 07:01 PM »

Quote from: mudchuck on Jan 24, 2019, 06:59 PM

He has a few, ask Dustin to show you what he has in stock

Ok will do.. Thanks mudchuck.. I live right in Milton so I'll swing over tomorrow

rilobsterman · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 07:10 PM »

Check out midstream rods hardwater customs, nice rods and reasonably priced.ray is a nice guy to chat with.The power noodle is a nice rod.

schmidtxc · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 07:18 PM »

Rack N Reel on rt 7 has a very nice selection at the moment

glawson09 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 07:21 PM »

tuned up custom bullwhip .... smelt to 5 pound lakers .....

bootstrap · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 07:24 PM »

i have a hard time buying a rod that i have to tape the reel on.

browningboy4 · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 07:24 PM »

Talk to John at Tuned up Customs, they have awesome rods and are just great people to deal with...I had two of my custom rods taken from me gave him a call to see if he could help replace and then gave me a smoking deal and made em for me the next day so I was only out for a week that's a great company for perch I would say get a bullwhip ..tell Frank from NY sent you he will hook you up

glawson09 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 07:32 PM »

I use cold snap reel bands or tape I have 4 of there rods

glawson09 · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 07:34 PM »

scheels.com has them in stock, with 32" 1/8 oz works great for smelt down to 50 fow

Adam.love05 · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 07:50 PM »

Quote from: schmidtxc on Jan 24, 2019, 07:18 PM

Rack N Reel on rt 7 has a very nice selection at the moment

Thanks.. A bit of a haul for me but maybe I'll take a trip Saturday morning.. Is prefer to handle ones before buying.. What do they usually carry?

mudchuck · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 07:52 PM »

Datillio's also has rod combos

Light liner · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 24, 2019, 09:19 PM »

DH perch pounder
Thorne brothers perch sweetheart or bullwhip.
Or a couple of decent rods like Jason Mitchell meatstick's
Beaver dam glass noodle.
If your spending $100.

Adam.love05 · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 25, 2019, 04:15 AM »

Thanks for all the replies.. I'll check everything out.

DirtyDan23 · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 25, 2019, 01:53 PM »

Quote from: bootstrap on Jan 24, 2019, 07:24 PM

i have a hard time buying a rod that i have to tape the reel on.

Have you tried out the St. Croix Mojo? Just picked up a M, 32" and its pretty sweet!

Ice-n-Snow · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 25, 2019, 07:46 PM »

Just my two cents, but if I was going to spend $100.00 for a new reel and rod for ice fishing, I'd buy the very best reel I could afford with an eye toward using it year-around. I'd also buy the cheapest rod I could get away with. There are a lot of decent quality, sensitive and effective ice fishing rods out there below the $20.00 price point.

Bigunit · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 25, 2019, 08:25 PM »

Tuned up custom rods. No other brands can match them.

jbrown · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 27, 2019, 06:41 AM »

Just my opinion, but I have a lot of rods and the one I like the best is my 13 24 inch UL widow maker. Great pan fish rod that can handle pike and bass when paired with a decent reel. I use this mostly in 15 fow or less with the 13 descent in line reel. Get a rod you can hold in your hands and feel the action and backbone. You may not have to spend the whole 100 $.

fishingidjit · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 27, 2019, 07:49 AM »

Any rod with BIG eyelets if you fish outside!

missoulafish · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 27, 2019, 11:24 AM »

tuned up custom rods:; no reel seats, cheap guides, unfinished cork or foam handles and you get to pay 130$. So many better options out there. Dont fall for the hype.

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