Selecting the Right Rod

[Guest]

I got a look at some Shakespeare rods this morning. Not bad. The Black Ice series looks decent. The 30-inch medium action was only $10 and for that price you are getting a really good rod. There was also a light action along with a few others to choose from, all were the same price.

Another option for those on a tight budget.

Good Fishin,
Matt

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[Guest]

Rapala has a new series of ice rods out this year too. Relatively priced too.

Also look for the new Ugly Stick ice rods as well.

Good Fishin,
Matt

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[Guest]

I can't forget mentioning custom rod options. And in particular rods made by Rods by Engel.

By the way folks, Rod, he is the Dad of our very own fellow FM regular & contributor, Scoot.

Rod has made me custom ice rods and some special use summer rods from time to time. Fine work at a very reasonable rate.

I cherish them all, every one a real joy to use. A very well made product from start to finish. He can make what you need to order, just the way you want it.

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[Guest]

Does anyone use the angled handle jigging rods? I mostly use South Bend and just bought a couple XXX XXX ultra lites this year cant wait to try them out.
For reels I use South Bend and Daiwa.
Not the most expensive set ups but they catch em and thats what counts.

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[The Wizard]

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The Cabelas HML ice rods are built by Thorne Bros.

[Northlander]

Im with Eddy on this one. Rod does a great job with his rods. Nice craftsmanship and its just the way ya asked for it when it arrives. Nicely priced too. I have Genz rods and the ones with the bigger eyes are nice. Dont buy older ones with small eyes that still may be on somebodys shelves. I also like St.Croixs rods. Nice and light and great actions. Anyone seen the new Rapala ice rods? I would like to check them out. I really like their new open water rods!

[jwilli7122]

so far the best ice rods I have used are st. croix avids. The Yads are decent. I think the Genz rods are overpriced.

[only-eyes]

the new st. croix rods are great, nice action with strong backbone, also its hard to beat a thorne bros. walleye sweethart GOOOD LUCK!