Power Noodlers?

[toughguy]

Are there any power noodle users out there? I've used the St Croix Legend ice rods for pannies the past few years - I love their spring bobber system - but I want to try something new. I recently ordered a power noodle from Thorne Bros and can't wait to give it a try first ice. If you have one please post a review.

[LakeDocktor]

I have used the Power Noodle, DH Al Dente noodle and TUCR Precision Noodle. Without a doubt, the TUCR with Recoil guides is the most sensitive and best noodle rod, in my opinion, of any of these.

As a compliment to my TUCR's Precision Noodles, I will be running their new Quicktip this season. This stick is incredibly sensitive and lightweight!

[Gus]

I have several Thorne bros and one TUCR. Bought the TUCR at the show last year, so I'm not sure if it's the same rod LakeDoc is referring to or not. But I have to disagree with his assessment. It's nowhere near the visual sensitivity as the thorne power noodle. That being said, it does work better for heavier weight jigging spoons and some larger jigs where the power noodles are too noodly to handle. Each rod I believe has it's proper application.

Not saying anything bad against the build or quality of the TUCR, they are built very well with great components, but the one I have compared to a thorne PN is just not the same at seeing light bites on light tackle.

The TUCR does excel when not in a shelter because of the larger guides, and again on heavier jigs or light spoons.

Both brands have found a place in my case for different applications.

[LakeDocktor]

I have several Thorne bros and one TUCR. Bought the TUCR at the show last year, so I'm not sure if it's the same rod LakeDoc is referring to or not. But I have to disagree with his assessment. It's nowhere near the visual sensitivity as the thorne power noodle. That being said, it does work better for heavier weight jigging spoons and some larger jigs where the power noodles are too noodly to handle. Each rod I believe has it's proper application.

Not saying anything bad against the build or quality of the TUCR, they are built very well with great components, but the one I have compared to a thorne PN is just not the same at seeing light bites on light tackle.

The TUCR does excel when not in a shelter because of the larger guides, and again on heavier jigs or light spoons.

Both brands have found a place in my case for different applications.

I will go out on a limb and will wager that the TUCR you have is the Precision model. If it doesn't have a green tip on it, it isn't the Precision Noodle. Assuming this is the case, they are totally different rods for different applications of fishing. The TUC rod you have, again assuming, is comparable to the Walleye or Perch Sweetheart from TB. Compare both the same styles side by side and you will understand my assessment.

[fisherman-andy]

I have several Thorne bros and one TUCR. Bought the TUCR at the show last year, so I'm not sure if it's the same rod LakeDoc is referring to or not. But I have to disagree with his assessment. It's nowhere near the visual sensitivity as the thorne power noodle. That being said, it does work better for heavier weight jigging spoons and some larger jigs where the power noodles are too noodly to handle. Each rod I believe has it's proper application.

Not saying anything bad against the build or quality of the TUCR, they are built very well with great components, but the one I have compared to a thorne PN is just not the same at seeing light bites on light tackle.

The TUCR does excel when not in a shelter because of the larger guides, and again on heavier jigs or light spoons.

Both brands have found a place in my case for different applications.

[hooksetta16]

The Thorne Bros Power Noodle is awesome. I am on my 2nd one as a pike took mine down the hole a few years back. This is a great rod if you like to watch for the bite, once you get used to that tip you will be deadly with the panfish! I have landed a few pike pushing 40" so the backbone is there... I would recommend the outside recoil guides for hole hoppers.

[Gus]

Mine has a green tip, and recoil guides if I remember correct. I'll dig it out of storage and verify if I can get to it through all my hunting gear! Honestly, I'd like to be wrong. But I'm not so sure I am... I've got a TB deadstick, that's way heavier than the TUCR rod I have.

Tuned up custom rods for others wondering.

I could have been clearer in my first post about what I was considering "larger jigs" I was strictly talking panfish stuff up to the smallest size lindy rattlin flyers for spoons.

[toughguy]

Good info here. Thanks guys. Bring on the ice!!

[Corey Bechtold]

Once you put together a TB custom Power Noodle it will be hard to pick up any other rod. I am completely sold on this rod! It is also fun watching my 12 year old run around out fishing other people in the area because he has a Power Noodle!

Welcome to the Power Noodle club!

Good fishing,

Corey Bechtold

[sunniewally]

IS THE TBPN AS EASY TO BREAK OFF THE TIP AS THE JM MEAT STICK? I LIKE THE MEAT STICK FOR PAN FISH BUT THEY DO BREAK EASY.

[amateurfishing]

I have only been ice fishing for 3 years, first year started with older used stuff and got sick of missed sensitive bites on bobbers. I looked in stores and tried/tested JM spring bobber rod. the visual bite was great but after 2 broken tips in less than a year I set my sites on something more durable. Lots of info and suggestions on here to check out TBPN, I bit the bullet & did. I can honesty say my catch rate increased SIGNIFICANTLY. I have pulled up 6" gills, 18"northern, & 16" LM bass all with this 24 inch rod teamed up with an okuma 2/3 reel. absolutely blew my mind away the difference of an extremely sensitive tip like the PN with a straight line reel getting no line twist. late ice last year I even sneaked in a 28" PN to add to the arsenal. superbly sensitive with a great backbone and I went with the larger guides cause I prefer outside more than inside. BUT I have never tried any other brand to date but am VERY happy

I use anything from antz or spiders with waxies to rattlin flyers with crappie minnows for crappies/perch and have caught pretty much everything fish species wise with these setups