power noodle rod from thorne brothers

[okstate]

does anyone own one and if you do what do you think about it?

im thinking of buying one and just wanted some info.

I already own a couple of their rods and love em. just wanted to add to the collection.

[polarsusd81]

I can tell you it is the next on my list. I have seen them in action, and it looks like a sweet rod.

[waskawood]

I just got one a couple weeks ago and I love it. The pannies have been very finicky and I like the power noodle better that the springbobber rod I was using.

[maros91]

I picked one up a couple of years ago and have outfished my buddies on crappies and sunnies about 4 to 1. Anyone can catch them when they are smacking the bait but when the fish become finicky this is the rod to have. Most times on cameras you will see a crappie just suck the jig in and spit it out. You can tell when a fish does this with the power noodle. When there are fish down there just watch the tip of your rod.

[Craigums]

Does the power noodle basically double as a spring bobber?

[thirtysomething]

Picked up a noodle a few weeks ago. LOVE IT!! Way better than a spring bobber in my opinion. Yesterday the Crappies were up biting, I did better with the noodle, also the light biting perch on Winnie a while ago were easier to catch with the noodle. Hopefully you're done debating and already have it in your arsenal. You'll love it!

[fisherdog19]

okstate, I assume you went to school in Stillwater? I played baseball there from 91-95, love it down there and the crappies are HUGE. Back to the noodle, I used one last weekend and it is next on my list when I purchase a rod.

[NCLaker]

Is this rod a good replacement for a spring bobber rod? I currently have a UL frabill spring bobber rod - I love how sensitive it is to detecting the slightest bite, but I am tired of the way the spring ices up when outside. So I am looking for to replace it but need something to detect the light bites my UL graphites can't detect. Recommendations? If possible suggest your best $30+ and $50-60+ recommendations (rod only).

Is this rod similar to the Jason Mitchell meat stick rod? Anyone has any experience with both that could comment on a comparison?

[aquafang]

I haven't used the one from thorne bros, but I have about 5 rods I consider to be noodle rods. Way better than spring bobbers. I like the noodles because you can detect bites like a noodle but the rest of the rod is very flimsy and keeps pressure on the fish hook in the fish with the bending of the rod. The problem with spring bobbers is that people put them on stiff rods and they can see the bite but alot of fish fall off because it is like you are bringing the fish up on a stick. there is no spring pressure of the rod to keep pressure on the hook. my 2 cents...

[slipperybob]

I have a Meatstick and it's not nearly as sensitive as a noodle type rod. I have a Cajun ice rod, ultra light. However the backbone on the Meatstick provides for better hook set and play on fish. I've only used my Meatstick once and the tip broke on me. I've since repaired it so it's near two inches shorter now and haven't taken it back out since I haven't really been in the need of a deadstick use at the moment. My St Croix ultra lights have been filling the niche of light biters.

[wallmounter]

 Originally Posted By: Craigums

Does the power noodle basically double as a spring bobber?

Yes it does replace the need for a spring bobber all together. It is hands down the best panfish rod out there. I use it 95% of the time panfishing.

[CALVINIST]

Bought the TB Power Noodle a couple weeks ago, and it has been good to me. Super soft tip with great backbone handles the bigger panfish well. It was a little hard getting used to a power noodle over a spring bobber, but every day I use it gets a little better. One thing I might do in the future is use the Noodle Rod with a hi-vis line and flouro leader to give me even better odds at detecting those light biting fish.

[UMDSportsman]

I have not tried the rod you mentioned, but the first ice rod i got was a noodle rod and it is still my favorite rod for sunnies, crappies, and perch. i have also caught a couple walleyes (around 16") and small/med pike. they are a blast to catch on a noodle rod and 3 lb test. i prefer a noodle rod instead of a spring bobber. the only problem is the lack of a real good hook set some times, but they keep the pressure on the fish and are very sensitive.

[Matt Johnson]

The Power Noodle has been one of my go-to rods recently. It does double as a spring bobber and is very sensitive to light bites. One of the best applications of the Power Noodle is that you can slightly raise the tip to help detect light biting fish. The fish that grabs the bait won't feel the resistance right away, but you can see that the fish is on the line by the dip in the rod tip. A very useful tool in my opinion. It has helped me with the crappies and finicky gills throughout the last couple weeks...