Midwest rods!!!

[cory]

i just got my 2 rods from Midwest Rod and Reel . I had ordered a 32" med with a redwood cedar tennessee handle and a 28" med-lite with a butternut tennessee handle. These rods are absolutly incredible . The pictures on their HSOforum doesn't do them justice. The handles are beautiful. the 2 or 3 coates of clear epoxy give them alot of depth(especially the redwood cedar.) I own the same rods built by St. Croix and there is no comparison. Each Midwest rod weighs 3/8 of an ounce less than the same rod built by St. Croix. So much for the idea that the wood handles are heavier than cork! The spine is lined up perfectly. I havn't had my hands on a St. Croix ice rod that has been. Now I havn't had an opportunity to fish with them yet but from my playing with them I'd say they are quite abit more sensitive than the cork handled St. Croixs. Its all in the wood handle. Midwest Rod with wood tennessee handle = very sensitive rod.

I love my new rods. They have surpassed all my expectations. So much in fact that I've ordered a 28" ultralite with the redwood cedar tennessee handle(my favorite.) I want to thank Bill at Midwest Rod and Reel for doing such an excellant job on my rods and the people on this HSOforum that swayed me to them. I couldn't be more happy. Well maybe when the 28" ul gets here!!!

Cory Friesen

[Deitz Dittrich]

Cory- So glad you like them. However, I knew you would! Let us know if the 28" meets or exceeds your expectations as well.

[ChuckN]

Glad you like those new rods Cory, I figured you would.

Now tell us when the ice starts forming in your area! We're anxiously awaiting some cold air from the north!

[Dan Brelje]

What would be good trout rod, im in the black hills and there are a few lakes with trout in them. If i wanted a nice rod (thorn bros,midwest) what would some of you suggest. Rainbow and brown trout are the most popular, with some brookies.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Dan- In my opinion, it would most depend on the size lure you normally use, and the size of the fish you plan on catching.

[priorbass]

HEY CORY ...GLAD YOU LIKE THE NEW RODS AND WE ARE WORKING ON NUMBER 3 AS I WRITE...DAN AM WITH DEITZ WOULD DEPEND MOSTLY ON THE WEIGHT ARE YOU FISHING WITH...AGAIN THANKS CORY AND THE NEW ONE SHOULD BE DONE SOON

[Deitz Dittrich]

Dan- Hows school going?

SO give it up.. what size lure and what size fish are we talking about here?

[Northlander]

Im guessing for them Black Hills Trout a 32-34" med would do. Maybe a 36" med/heavy but I doubt you will need that much rod. I prefer longer rods.

Do you fish in a house, how big are your lures most of the time and whats the average size fish caught? Do you want a spinning rod or baitcasting?