walleye jigging pole

[Guest]

Looking to buy one new jigging pole. Any suggestions on model and lenght?Not concerned about cost, just a good set-up

[rangr]

Lee check out www.midwestrodandreel.com I bought a set of these rods last year. Use them from crappies to perch to walleyes.Great rods that are made from St Croix blanks and nice workmanship.

[Captain B.R.K]

OR check out Thorne Bros HSOforum.... www.thornebros.com .

OR check out the Dave Genz rods.

SO many options, not enough $$$$$

[Northlander]

If your looking for a custom Rod Midwest and TB are options. Personaly if your not going customized I would take a serious look at JR's Tackles new Ice Rods. St.Croix blanks with quality guides and cork handles. Best rod for the $ Ive found. Check them out at www.JRstackle.com

[priorbass]

HI LEE...CHECK US OUT AT MIDWEST...WOULD BE GLAD TO BUILD YOU ONE...WE BIULD A NICE ROD...FULL SIZE 8" TENN. HANDLE WITH RINGS...FORECAST GUIDES AND ST.CROIX BLANKS..ALSO HAVE A WOOD HANDLE OPTION THAT IS NOT ON WED SITE AS OF NOW BUT WILL BE SOON...IT IS RED CEDAR WITH A PLATE REEL SEAT

[Ed Carlson]

Lots of great recommendations already. I also have a couple you may wish to check out.

On the commercial front the Frabill Sen-Sive XL line is a winner. They have rods and combo's ranging in action from Micro-Lite up to a firm Medium Heavy that are very well built and priced right. The 28" to 40" rods are great for serious walleye jigging. The new 40" model is also a good option for cats and pike on open ice.

If you wish a custom built rod I highly recommend you chat with Rod Engel of "Rods by Engel". He builds more then rods, they are things of buity. If you wish a few extra whistles and bells to dress up a special rod, he is the man to get it just right. I have a few of his rods and cherish them highly. Very well built and function is job #1. They are designed from the blank up to your specs and for the desired results. The rod cost is very reasonable for the quality you get!

"Rods by Engel"

205 Thompson Ave.

Fisher, MN 56723

218-891-4415

[email protected]

[slick814]

I saw one at Sportsman's Warehouse called the "Black Ice Series".. I think it's either HT or Shakespeare. I'll be picking one up for this season. Seems to have the right stiffness & sensitivity, but less $$ than the higher end ones like Thorne Bros., St. Croix, etc....

Another thing I like about them is that they've got the reel seat set up like a regular spinning rod, not tape on like a lot of rods.

[Sportland_Bait]

If you want the best check out Thorne Brothers. They have had the best ice rods for years but there are many great options out there. I prefer a nice medium graphite blank in the 28" size.

Jason Erlandson