jig poles

[find me on the ice]

What is your choice when buying jig poles. Which ones work the best for everyone?

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Expensive but a great rod are the St. Croix Legend ice fishing rods!  Love mine, wouldn't trade it for any other.

[Iceman421]

I use a 24" UL Panfish Popper by Frabill. $25 for the combo and seems to work pretty good for me.

[Van_Cleaver]

I think you need a variety to cover different situations. I do own a SC legened (free with Cabelas points) but it is set up too light to fish for say deep water perch. I have a Genz Gold ML for that. I like the Panfish Popper too, but on really cold days the spring freezes up. Also for basic presentation I have a couple Schooley rigs. When fish are negative they can be just the ticket. Also deadly on trout for some reason. That's part of my arsenal anyway. I like to have at least five rods rigged ahead of time, allowing for quick changes on the ice.

[icejunky]

this will be my second season with a Jason Mitchell meatstick and walleye rod. they work well.

[rgfixit]

I bought a Jason Mitchell panfish rod last year at the Syracuse show and like it a lot...almost as much as my Yad Rods. (I've got a couple of armloads of those )

RG

[Iceman421]

I think you need a variety to cover different situations. I do own a SC legened (free with Cabelas points) but it is set up too light to fish for say deep water perch. I have a Genz Gold ML for that. I like the Panfish Popper too, but on really cold days the spring freezes up. Also for basic presentation I have a couple Schooley rigs. When fish are negative they can be just the ticket. Also deadly on trout for some reason. That's part of my arsenal anyway. I like to have at least five rods rigged ahead of time, allowing for quick changes on the ice.

I take the spring bobbers off mine so that doesn't happen. If I want to use a spring bobber, I'll put one on after that. I like to have the option.

[icejunky]

I agree with a good variety of rods. Here is what I carry with me

Jason Mitchell meatstick
st croix legend
Jason Mitchell walleye rod
genz stix crappie rod
genz stix gill rod
genz 38inch rod

and a pair of marmish rods

[howesfc]

I bought a Jason Mitchell panfish rod also haven't used it yet but I think it going to replace my St.Corix Legend as my main gig rod.

[SkeeterJeff]

I started out with the Panfish Poppers and am still using them.  Yes, that spring bobber is a pain.  I replaced it this year with a BassPro Strike Indicator and am anxious to see how it does.  I have a couple of Bro rods, a couple of HT mediums for 'eyes and an Eagle Claw Arctic Ice.  I have two Jason Mitchell Custom SB's on the way and I expect I will be very happy with them.

For a basic starter rod, it's hard to beat the Panfish Popper, just get rid of that spring bobber and put a good strike indicator on it. 

-Jeff

[brittlab]

I always have a Genz gold bluegill rod, JM panfish rod, a few TB rods and will be taking the Marmish rod I got in the mail today. I can't wait to use it.

[bassrat]

I always have a Genz gold bluegill rod, JM panfish rod, a few TB rods and will be taking the Marmish rod I got in the mail today. I can't wait to use it.

i've been trying to get the old genz gold bluegill stick out of the rotation for a couple years now, but it just keeps finding it's way back...seems to have the perfuct action for pounding a gill pill!!!

[brittlab]

i've been trying to get the old genz gold bluegill stick out of the rotation for a couple years now, but it just keeps finding it's way back...seems to have the perfuct action for pounding a gill pill!!!

I use it more often than all my other fancy rods. I like the way it feels