Guide Series Supreme ice rod for deadsticking?

[FlakeMeister]

What do you deadsticking guys think of the Guide Series Supreme super ultralight rods? I got one earlier this season and after using it I think its great. I haven't used the more expensive rods but was wondering how you think it compares? Just want to make sure i'm not missing out. Do you think I need to use a spring bobber with this type of rod?

Thanks!

[icehousebob]

It depends on the species of fish you're after. I have a noodle rod with a spring bobber for Sunnies but for Perch or Walleyes it doesn't have the spine to set the hook.

[TurnUpTheFishing]

I believe I have that guide series rod. I love it for panfishing. The tip is awsome its like having a spring bobber. I went back to buy another for a backup but they were out. Hope they duplicate it next year.

I think it was inteded for panfishing not deadsticking. I dont know if it has the backbone you would want for targeting larger predators but I have landed a few bass up to two pounds on it.

[FlakeMeister]

That makes sense. I don't think i've caught anything bigger than a couple pounds with it so i guess the spine hasn't been an issue yet.

[CJH]

I have one and love it. In fact a friend like it so much, he went out and got one. I pulled in a 24in pike on one with 2lb test, it bit a ratso tipped with eurolarvae. That was fun!!

CJH

[blueroof]

If your referring to the Gander Guide series supremes, the Woodbury store had piles of them @ 40% off. I noticed them when I picked up another Marcum on sale earlier this week.

LB

[Schloogs]

I just picked one up at the EP GM last week. Like it alot, very sensitive tip, it was also 40% off.

[SSSTaxidermy]

I bought two ultra lite supremes for myself this year and absolutely love them. However, during the start of the season I was beginning to wonder about the durability and craftsmanship of them, being I had both of them break on me while in my rod locker, which has never happened before with any other rod types/styles. I returned them back to get 2 in return and been pleased ever since. I must have got a bad batch or something. I have mine spooled with 1# & 2# fireline, and works real well. Other than my flasher, it's a pan fishermans must have!.