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Own a handful TUCR rods that I’ve had good experiences with so far and just picked up a 2B savant recently that I have not used. Was thinking about looking into the Elliot Light action rod. The only thing I’m not crazy about is they only offer these longer Elliot rods in a split grip and no straight handle. Other than that, what do people think of the light action Elliot rod? What size baits are you using on it? Not sure if I want to purchase one or build my own rod and if I do decide to build I’m considering the bass khang blanks due to the overall amount of good reviews on them but would like to gather some thoughts and opinions.
Thank you all for the responses. Very helpful. I do own a rod build kit and have built a handful of open water rods over the years. The only thing is, I have the manual one where you turn the blank yourself by hand which isn’t a big deal but I will say when you started threading the eyes on a thinner diameter blank it seems to get a little tougher to do.
Hey Bigfoot,Like I mentioned before I have the Elliott Paragon which is the 32” carbon Light action. I also have the Evolution 44L. Both rods I have 3lb mono and fish 1/16oz spoons, #3/#4 ripping raps, and 6mm or bigger tungsten. Extremely light (not heavy in your hand) rods. The syncork handles are very nice. I understand that they cost $120+ but I don’t think you can go wrong buying/using them. I recently bought the 44UL for smaller tungsten. May learn I need the noodle but we’ll see. The thing is the 2B Savant you got seems to be the twin to the Elliott Paragon. So you might want to just use that guy and look at the longer rod for Light action on the Elliott side if that’s what you’re thinking. If not check out the other offerings.You also can never go wrong making your own. Honestly that’s what I want to do someday. I actually have all the equipment from Mudhole but just don’t have the time for building rods yet. I’m a dad of 3 kids under 4. Just not a lot of free time.
Are we seeing a trend of long rods for ice fishing?I remember when short sight rods were the rage. Then it was all spring bobbers. Then the shift to power noodles.
Maybe ? Most of mine are around 42”. Just easier to manage bigger fish is the only reason I use that length.
I was on the fence deciding on the 44UL or the 42 Noodle. After contacting 2B, I went with the 44UL. I told them that I would be doing a lot of hole hopping and that is the one they suggested unless I was planning on fishing in deeper water...over 20'...then the Noodle would be the way to go as it is more parabolic. So I will see as well. I also attached a .016 Titanium wire indicator to the end. I'm not totally confident that the rod is sensitive enough to detect the light bites. I'll see on that as well. But I do like the overall action of the rod. Can't wait to give it a try.
Was wondering if I should go with rec guides or straight fly guides. If anyone can weigh in I’d appreciate it.
I have rods with both, fishing outside fly guides are easier to knock ice off , first guide is a stripper guide In my flip doesn’t matter, JMO
Thank you. Well I just ordered some components and a couple blanks yesterday. Just gonna start off with the regular fly guides. Maybe in the future I’ll try the recoil ice guides to build which I do have on some of the rods I own now.
In my experience, one of the biggest pluses of REC guides is that they're flexible and can be flicked and flexed to get ice off. Can't do that with fly guides, unless you want bent guides.
I started off with a couple bass khang blanks. Went with a straight handle which I prefer over the split grip.