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Tica Comparisons

TMF89

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Hey, I've been checking out the Tica ice reels, and am wondering if there's a major difference between the CS500 and the other? (Forgot the specifics, one's 29.9 and the other's 44.99). When the price is that big of a difference, I'm leaning towards the cheaper ones, but if there's a significant reason for the higher price, I'll certainly go with that. Oh, and does anyone have experience with the St. Croix ice rods? I'm looking at those as a relatively cheap, nice rod.

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Hanson I agree 100%. I have used them all and for me Ill save some cash and go SB500.

As far as the St. Croix rods I like them but a lot of people have had problems with the tips on the spring bobber rods. I have some premiers that I have had for about 4 years or so and they are good for the money.

Jason Mitchel rods look real nice for the price and the guys I know that have used them really like them.

Lots of good ice rods at good prices these days. Shop around and see wich ones you like best. Gander and reeds have some nice ones at nice prices.

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I have several GV500 and LF500 Tica reels. The GV500 has 4BB and the LF500 has 2BB. A local store sells them very cheap $29 for the GV and $25 for the LF. Both are very smooth and other than the color you can't tell the difference, even against the other $40 and $50 Ticas I've used.

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When it comes to Ticas I will third The SB500. I feel its the best bang for the buck. No need to buy the SS.

As far as St. Croix ice rods. I have used all models. Premier, avid (discontinued mad.gif), and the legends. I dont care much for the premiers. They are heavy and it doesnt seem like there is much quality control. If you buy one check to make sure the guides are straight and try to find one that doesnt spiral when the blank is loaded up.

I bought one legend and I love it. The spring bobber system is slick and Ive had no problems. I just with they were longer.

The avids can still be found and for thirty bucks are a great buy I feel. I have no clue why they discontinued them.

From what I hear the jason mitchell rods sound like a nice rod at a good price I cant wait to try them out.

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