rod question

[deadminnowcatcher]

I am thinking of getting a Thorne Bros. rod but can only afford one of them. I fish mostly perch, eyes, and a little crappie. What one should I get??

[fiskyknut]

Perch Sweetheart would probably be a good'n for ya maybe. Love mine!

fiskyknut

[iffwalleyes]

Fisky is right on the sweetheart perch is the best all around throne what you are looking to fish with. Depends how you fish too they have it in a outside version too with a longer rod 32" and larger guides. I have the 28" and it is very nice.

[hill7410]

I purchased the st.croix legend ice last year and it was the best thing i did. i use it for sunfish to walleyes. the spring tip is very helpful when the fish are not biting very aggressive.

[Matt Johnson]

Yep, I'd also go with the Perch Sweet Heart, it will work well for the above mentioned fish.

I'll use the Perch Sweet Heart when running and gunning for crappies, especially on lakes like Upper Red. It also works great when targeting areas where you know both perch and walleyes like to hang out. It's sensitive enough to detect light biting perch, yet it has enough power and backbone to land trophy walleyes.

You could even put a spring bobber in the end if you want to finesse over a few perch or crappies.

A great rod in my opinion, one of Thorne Bros more versatile rods...

[deadminnowcatcher]

thanks for the responses- perch sweatheart it is. another question--- Ihave heard alot about Tica Cetus?? reals. I see they have a 29 dollar model and a 49 dollar model. Would i be ok with the 29 dollar one??? or is there a big difference

[fiskyknut]

You will really like that rod no doubt. I have a Tica on mine, the spendier one. Both are darn good reels though, the spendier one has more bearings in it.

fiskyknut

[Matt Johnson]

The Cetus comes in 4 different models. I've had no problems with the two on the lower end of the line. One's blue, the other is black/dark grey. Once runs about $29 and the other $33 or so. One had 2 and the other has 4 ball bearings. Both will work well.

[iffwalleyes]

Ticas really complete a Thorne set up. I have two or three of the $29.99 LF500 ones and have had no problems with them. I do prefer the $49.99 SS500 ones though and have been using those on most of my rods now. A few more bearing in the SS so it is a tick smoother. Either way they are a great reels. I bought my first one from Thorne on there recommendation at LF 500 and two weeks later I had 2 more so I was impressed with them right away. The 750 size from Shimano are a nice reel too. A little more line capacity and a little longer handle.

[Tyler Holm]

I have found the SB500s to be a bit smoother especially in super cold conditions. I have a few of each and would recommend both. I’d personally pay the extra $, but I have no problems with the LF500. Like I mentioned, the one beef I might have is the LF500s are a bit stiffer under super cold weather.

On the shelf and in warm weather, they are nearly identical in terms of feel except for a hair more smoothness in the SB500.