Author Topic: But ....I only have two hands! (Read 9260 times)

topher7694 · « **Reply #30 on:** Aug 13, 2011, 09:17 AM »

Quote from: jimmyclaude on Aug 11, 2011, 07:14 AM

Toph, Does the tip-down you made for me count as a jig rod?

Guess I have to add one more!

you could jig with it I guess...not very sensitive though...

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #31 on:** Aug 16, 2011, 07:50 AM »

how about tooo many ! takes too long to decide what one to bring but seem to gravitate to the same 5 grrrr

slammin slabs · « **Reply #32 on:** Aug 19, 2011, 09:08 PM »

had 10 but the boys broke a couple wish i would have had some schooleys for them oh well good excuse to buy a couple more

mushroom_capd_1 · « **Reply #33 on:** Sep 01, 2011, 05:54 PM »

I've been noticing a few new rod offerings from a couple of different companies over the past few days so it looks like number is gonna go up by a few this year

Ekruger01 · « **Reply #34 on:** Sep 21, 2011, 03:52 PM »

Quote from: mushroom_capd_1 on Sep 01, 2011, 05:54 PM

I've been noticing a few new rod offerings from a couple of different companies over the past few days so it looks like number is gonna go up by a few this year

Can you elaborate a little? What companies, I know about the Frabill straight line rods are comming out, but who else has new rods?

mushroom_capd_1 · « **Reply #35 on:** Sep 21, 2011, 04:15 PM »

Uhhhh...lemme see here. Frabill has the straight line combo as you stated, but they also have a few lower end rod combo offerings. Jason Mitchell has a few new ones coming out, but I think they are geared more towards the big game fish side of things. And Northland has a new "team Northland" rod out, basically looks like a St. Croix Legend without the spring bobber. And I just noticed a Fenwick elite tech rod that I've never seen before. I'm sure there will probably a few others available as well, but so far these are the ones that I've noticed.

Ekruger01 · « **Reply #36 on:** Sep 22, 2011, 03:26 PM »

THanks for the info! Im a rod builder so I like seeing whats new and great in the world of rods lol! Helps me see what I can build!

mushroom_capd_1 · « **Reply #37 on:** Dec 08, 2011, 04:23 AM »

Well it looks like I'm up to 24 now. Picked up a couple Bro combos...a 28" deadstick, and a Bro 30" M/H. The other two are a Northland 25" M "Team Northland" Pro series, and a 13fishing 26" M whiteout rod. Paired the whiteout with a 500 Shimano Sienna and the Northland with a Pflueger Trion. About the only thing I can vouch for is the sienna so I'll be experimenting a little this year. I would like to get my hands on a Thorne Bros. custom or two soon so I can give those bad boys a whirl. Not to mention some of you other custom rod builders out there.

iwantone2.4 · « **Reply #38 on:** Dec 08, 2011, 06:38 AM »

im at 5, and dont think ill go any higher........atleast for now

addicted to ice fishing · « **Reply #39 on:** Dec 08, 2011, 09:02 AM »

Ive got about a dozen, I will have to check when I get home.

MitchMeyers92 · « **Reply #40 on:** Dec 08, 2011, 10:43 AM »

Currently i have 5 rods:
3 genz sticks, light
1 frabil 20" ultralight frabill hot stick with gander reel
1 18" noodle rod with gander reel
Coming soon:
A custom rod from a buddy on here, ultralight
Frabill straightline combo, 24" ultralight

Tomhusker · « **Reply #41 on:** Dec 08, 2011, 07:37 PM »

I only have about 9. But I have 3 reels that need rods, one reel that needs replaced and a fly reel that I need put on a rod.

TType86 · « **Reply #42 on:** Dec 08, 2011, 08:17 PM »

I keep it pretty simple for ice fishin. Just 4 rods. A noodle, 2 ultralights, and an ugly stik incase I come across any toothy critters that really want to play... Now open water.... Thats a different story!!!

jbird68 · « **Reply #43 on:** Dec 10, 2011, 10:02 AM »

Rods are:

1) HT Ice Blues 24" Light IB-24 with a Shakespeare Sigma 200i reel.

2) HT Iceman 24" Light ICL-24 with a "Blizzard" ice fishing reel.

3) Rhino Indestructible 24" RNS241L-GWH4 with a Martin 34 Fly Reel. (first time trying a fly reel)

4) Berkley Cherrywood 30" CWISS30" M with a Cabela's Fish Eagle FE500ULB reel.

I also have a couple white fiberglass rods I inherited from my wife's grandfather when he passed. They don't use reels. You just wrap your line around 2 wires or wooden pegs sticking out from the rod handle.

I also have a Buzz Stix Rod Combo. What a piece of junk. I bought when they were all the hype. The tip broke twice and I fixed it twice. The reel was plastic junk. The plastic bracket for the vibrating bullet broke off so I took the bullet off and used it without the vibrating feature. The battery cover kept breaking the tabs off that held it in place. Finally broke the tip off almost to the 2nd eye. I was planning on using it even though it is about 4 inches short. I put a new spring bobber on it but not sure if I should just put the bobber on one of my good rods and pitch the Buzz Stix.

I could still use it as a whuppin' stick for my kids.

Gamedog1 · « **Reply #44 on:** Dec 10, 2011, 11:34 AM »

...What!

minger1 · « **Reply #45 on:** Dec 10, 2011, 11:44 AM »

Lets see heres what I have thus far

27 QT Bros sereis
27 QT Bros Straight line
24 Genz
24 St Croix Legend with Pfleuger reel
24 Cajun Red rod

Gamedog1 · « **Reply #46 on:** Dec 10, 2011, 11:52 AM »

Minger1 - are you serious?

SPADED · « **Reply #47 on:** Dec 10, 2011, 12:02 PM »

Quote from: Gamedog1 on Dec 10, 2011, 11:52 AM

Minger1 - are you serious?

i am willing to bet that the numbers are for the length of the rods, not the number of each that he owns.....

Townie · « **Reply #48 on:** Dec 10, 2011, 12:39 PM »

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=196190.0

Gamedog1 · « **Reply #49 on:** Dec 10, 2011, 01:44 PM »

My bad, I think you'r right.

minger1 · « **Reply #50 on:** Dec 10, 2011, 05:02 PM »

Yea guys sorry those are the lengths. My bad sorry for the confusion. 5 Rods is enough so far

nodakbassmaster · « **Reply #51 on:** Dec 13, 2011, 09:31 PM »

well, off the top of my head...

about 6-8 HT Ice Blues 24" Light (1/2 are missing the last eyelet, but still work good)
2 28" J Mitchell Meat Sticks
1 26" (I think) Berkley Lightening
2 28" Scheels Tourney Rods
1 28" Scheels Guide Rod
1 28" Scheels Orange Cheapie ($10 combo)

that's it for now.....

Had a buzz stick, gave the rod and another away and used the reel on another, but just discovered that the reel dropped a screw somewhere. There goes the last of that garbage!

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #52 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 04:04 PM »

Quote from: topher7694 on Aug 10, 2011, 09:21 PM

Pooley, we gotta talk about this......

So Toph, Have you started to market your own line of rods yet?

ocburg17 · « **Reply #53 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 04:10 PM »

I can show this to my wife so she can see that I don't have a problem and I'm seriously under-armed! 2 for panfish and 1 for eyes is all I have and carry.

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #54 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 04:17 PM »

Quote from: ocburg17 on Jan 03, 2012, 04:10 PM

I can show this to my wife so she can see that I don't have a problem and I'm seriously under-armed! 2 for panfish and 1 for eyes is all I have and carry.

You really need to expand your horizons.... You should get a noodle rod, just sayin.

marcus · « **Reply #55 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 04:27 PM »

Jimmy sounds like I need a noodle rod. I have about a dozen mostly cheapos for my 3 kids and friends I have a couple I keep aside for myself though . I am always buying more. At this point though with having my 3 kids and bringing their friends once in a while I am not purchasing any of the higher end gear, dont want to stress out watching kids or wife beating on my gear, alot easier to watch with $25-30 combos.

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #56 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 04:56 PM »

My favorite rod is my glass 30" noodle weight. It is a different animal to fish with. I picked it up at Jim's bait shop in Mayfield, NY ten years ago and have yet to see another like it.

topher7694 · « **Reply #57 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 08:02 PM »

Quote from: jimmyclaude on Jan 03, 2012, 04:56 PM

My favorite rod is my glass 30" noodle weight. It is a different animal to fish with. I picked it up at Jim's bait shop in Mayfield, NY ten years ago and have yet to see another like it.

what color is it Jimmy ?

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #58 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 08:56 AM »

topher7694 · « **Reply #59 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 09:00 AM »

I would like to take a look at it if we run into each other this year if you don't mind !

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Author Topic: But ....I only have two hands! (Read 9260 times)