Thorne bros.

[Iceman12]

I am heading up to Upper REd and LOW for 4 days coming up here. I want to pick up a new rod and want a Thorne bros. Which rod would you suggest of their's, if I want one that is sensitive to a light crappie bite but also has a strong backbone to catch Walleye's with? Thanks for the help.

[Northlander]

Walleye sweatheart should fit the bill. I would prefer 2 seperate rods but if you insist on 1 rod only get the Med/Light in 28".

[Seabass77]

Get their perch sweetheart. It's a good in-between rod.

[huskiesplayer15]

How much do the sweetheart rods cost?
Best Fishes
Chris

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[huckleberry]

I just bought a perch sweatheart rod from thornebros and absolutely love it. I went crappie fishing and it was the most sensitive rod I have ever used and had plenty of backbone. It's hard to justify spending $50 on an ice fishing pole, but I will be buying another one next season! Well worth the money!

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[Guest]

I'd vote perch sweetheart too.

[Iceman12]

Huckleberry, Would you say the Perch Sweetheart has enough backbone to land Walleye's too?

[Northlander]

That is my concern. It would be ok for smaller fish and tackle but spoons etc. may be a bit too much for the Perch. Pete what do you think?

[Iceman12]

A guy from Thorne Bros. emailed me back and said the Perch Sweatheart would probably be the rod for me. I'll probably stop in and check one out tonight. Thanks for all the input guys.

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[Northlander]

Make sure you put some line on threw the tip and then tie several different lures that you would use on it. 1 at a time of course. Check and see if it is ok for them or if ya have to move up in size a bit.