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Midwest Rod & Reel Sensor Grip rods!


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After another winter of some great Ice Fishing memories many fellow fisherpeople are now aware of MIDWEST ROD & REELS beautiful high quality custom Ice Rods. With spring here and a new season just around the corner many of us are looking for the same quality and craftsmanship in our open water rods. Whether its slip bobbering for Panfish or trolling for Salmon Bill and Al at Midwest make a custom open water rod to fill your needs.

Recently I made a trip to Rainy River for Walleyes using Midwest Rod and Reels new "SENSOR GRIP" rods. Had no problem feeling this dandy eye tap my jig!

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At 1st glance the most noticeable characteristic is the absence of cork in the handle area of these rods. The absence of cork allows you to feel everything threw the blank not only with your fingers but also the palm of your hand. Team this concept up with high quality graphite rod blanks and Forecast Components and it makes up the most sensitive rods I have owned. Also lightens the rod so there is less stress on your arm.

If your looking for that "Go to Rod" or need a old rod to feel like new again get in touch with Bill or Al at www.midwestrodandreel.com

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They do make some nice fishing poles at Midwest Rods. I'ved used several of Steve's ice fishing rods and was impressed with how they felt.I tried out Steve's new "Cork-less" pole the other day on the St.Louie trying for some Crappies.At first I thought this was just another "gimmick",but after fishing with it for awhile I got used to it and ended up likeing it.With the extra feel in the handle this rod would make an excellent jigging pole.

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I also saw these rods at the Sports Show and was really impressed! If you have any trouble sensing bites with your current rods then I recommend giving one of these a try. Al and Bill will make the rod fit your hand like a glove! They have great knowledge about rods and making them very functional.

Be sure to check them out,

Corey Bechtold

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Have been using my 7'6" light ex-fast rod with the Sensor Grip handle for a couple weeks now and I still cant belive the sensivity of this rod. Hands down the best rigging rod I own. With the wind blowing its hard to concentrate on a lite bite with the Sensor grip handle it sure makes it alot easier. Both Bill and Al do a great job on all the rod the make.

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