Doop Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Anyone have any recommendations for a not too spendy ice jigging set up for northerns and walleye? Rod/Reel/Line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmc Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Look at Northland Fishing Tackles "trick stick" ice rods. I've got the 34" baitcaster style and it's perfect for gators and lakers. It's a bit heavy for light biting walleyes, but it would work. I put one of my summer Abu-Garcia baitcasters on it and spool it up w/ 10 lb test. I jig with this rod and also use it as a tip up by putting it in a solid rod holder, put your bait (smelt & quick strike rig) where you want it, and leave the reel engaged. Then I clip a paper clip w/ some blue surveyors tape on it on the mainline so it slides freely. I then clip the paper clip onto the line between the top 2 guides on the rod. When a fish grabs it, the paperclip will fall down the main line and it's time to get over there and see what's on the other end. This would probably work on a spin cast reel if you set the drag real light and then cranked it down when you get a fish.Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doop Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Sweet...thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjac Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 You may want to look into the Jason Mitchell rods as well. He has a 30" walleye rod that would cover multi-species applications and a Mackinaw sprial wrap that would be ideal for pike when paired up with a baitcaster reel for pike specific use. Take a look! Jason Mitchell Rods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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