Ice Blanks

[harvey lee]

Have always wanted to find a good supplier of ice rod blanks. Not looking for the best price but rather a quality blank.

Other than Thorne Bros, who might you suggest to try?

Thnx

[TooBusy]

Like anything, there are different sources and it depends what you want. I generally build ice rods for walleye guys and dont have much experience with panfish rods. Almost by accident I came across "sportsmens direct". They have a number of different blanks, but really like a solid carbon ice rod blank they carry. It is called an "extreme taper" solid carbon blank. It is 32" long and has a nice painted black finish. I have always cut off the butt end, and have made rods down to 24". Most commonly, I prefer using them at about 28", but everyone who has used them has been really happy. They cost about $12 each.

Mudhole Tackle is another source, but I dont care for them so much because I did not like the action as well, and I don't like the tips painted orange or chartreuse. Both places also carry solid fiberglass blanks, and depending upon your preferences they may also work for you.

[harvey lee]

Mainly looking at eye rods.

[CaptainMusky]

DH has some quality blanks. They have a store in wayzata or Orono along lake minnetonka. You could possibly swing in and handle a few for yourself.

[Eric_Kruger]

DH has some quality blanks. They have a store in wayzata or Orono along lake minnetonka. You could possibly swing in and handle a few for yourself.

x2 dusty's walleye stinger is a great blank!

[harvey lee]

I will have to check them out.

Thnx.

[Northlander]

What about Midwest Harvey?

[harvey lee]

I have been purchasing some of my ice blanks from them Northlander. Just looking around to see what others may have for options.

[CaptainMusky]

What is this Midwest you speak of? I found a place in MI but didn't see ice rod blanks listed.

[stpaulslouch]

Has anyone used the ice blanks from Gary's Custom Rods? I am going to be making an open water rod with him and am debating on buying supplies to make a ice rod.

[harvey lee]

What is this Midwest you speak of? I found a place in MI but didn't see ice rod blanks listed.

Midwest Rod and Reel was Al and BIll in Prior Lake, MN. Al retired so now it is Bill and I believe Andy-- A.W.Wolfram" on the forum's here also helps them along with Chad from Hudurle Custom rods.