New ice rod case

[NDSportsman]

Time for a new ice rod case, looking for a hard sided model with plenty of rod and tackle storage. What's everyone using, pros, cons?

 

[Tikka280ai]

I just bought the new case Scheels has. Holds 6 rods and all my tackle. So far I have nothing bad to say about it

 

[NDSportsman]

I just bought the new case Scheels has. Holds 6 rods and all my tackle. So far I have nothing bad to say about it

Is that the outfitters ultimate case for $130?

 

[Mgx2400]

That's the one I'd get. The next size smaller is hard to close without my rod handles folded up

 

[Tikka280ai]

Is that the outfitters ultimate case for $130?

Yep. Got it for 100 bucks at the Fargo ice show a few weeks back. Can get 6 rods in without folding any handles. I have 3 straight line reels and 3 spinning reels

And I believe that it holds 5 Plano 3500 boxes and one larger box.

 

[lunkerslayer]

https://www.thereelshot.com/products/eagle-claw-hard-ice-rod-case

This is a nice case for half the price of the innovation case. Guywholikestoshare was the first person that posted he had the innovation case. It's a nice case but it's quite large and takes up lots of space.
It's a beast of a case that is for sure but it holds everything I need when I'm out on the ice. My case with everything in it weighs around 30 pounds so it's not a real mobile case
https://mycasebuilder.com/cases-by-brand/custom-foam-flambeau-cases/fz-7-custom-foam-case/
here is a link to the innovation case where you can customize your own foam to fit your needs

 

[NDSportsman]

https://www.thereelshot.com/products/eagle-claw-hard-ice-rod-case

This is a nice case for half the price of the innovation case. Guywholikestoshare was the first person that posted he had the innovation case. It's a nice case but it's quite large and takes up lots of space.
It's a beast of a case that is for sure but it holds everything I need when I'm out on the ice. My case with everything in it weighs around 60 pounds so it's not a real mobile case
https://mycasebuilder.com/cases-by-brand/custom-foam-flambeau-cases/fz-7-custom-foam-case/
here is a link to the innovation case where you can customize your own foam to fit your needs

I've been looking at that Eagle Claw one online. Seems to be a nice case for the money.:;:thumbsup

 

[lunkerslayer]

I've been looking at that Eagle Claw one online. Seems to be a nice case for the money.:;:thumbsup

yes for amount of money you could buy 2 of the innovation cases. I build my own custom ice rods so I wanted the best case on the market. Good luck with whatever you choose beats using buckets and tarp straps

 

[Kentucky Windage]

Here’s the only ice fishing case you need son.

 

[NDSportsman]

Here’s the only ice fishing case you need son.

;:;barf

 

[Skeeter]

Sportsman’s Guide has the eagle claw cases for $40.

 

[Migrator Man]

Time for a new ice rod case, looking for a hard sided model with plenty of rod and tackle storage. What's everyone using, pros, cons?

I got one of the Plano hat cases. Not one of the cheap ones but one of the imitation pelican cases. Prob paid $50 and way more sturdy than the cases mad just for ice rods.

 

[Jm1986]

I picked up the new Stryker case at the Fargo ice show for $90. I will be keeping this case for a very long time. The backpack style straps it has for hauling around is a nice feature. The storage is unbelievable. Can store my tackle bag, vexilar and pretty much everything else you would pull around in a sled minus the auger and bucket

 

[luvcatchingbass]

I am on my second year with the Eagle Claw case and am pretty happy with it. It is a little light duty but I can get 4-6 rods depending how I stagier them and it holds my tackle, though I don't have that much for big stuff. I do have to turn down my handles when I cram 6 in, 2 are easy push button so no big deal, but if I am just grabbing 4 rods with one being an inline reel I don't have to.
I checked out the Plano at the ice show and really liked it but got a feeling I would run into the same situation after knowing how my Eagle Claw lays out now.

 

[MuleyMadness]

I bought a Plano square bow case and added foam to it. I can get a solid 10 rod and reel combos in it. Foam on bottom 5 rods foam in between and another foam on top. Makes for a nice tight fit.

 

[MuskyManiac]

Lakewood makes a nice ice case as well. Their specialty is musky fishing cases.

A couple of my buddies have a case that fits on the Otter ATV Monster Box. They added some chains so when it opens the bottom stops horizontal. Pretty slick as well.

 

[Bfishn]

Lakewood makes a nice ice case as well. Their specialty is musky fishing cases.

A couple of my buddies have a case that fits on the Otter ATV Monster Box. They added some chains so when it opens the bottom stops horizontal. Pretty slick as well.

I did the same, super easy and very handy modification. I do wish the Otter case was a bit deeper because you do have to fully fold down the reel handles. The case is bombproof though.

 

[SDMF]

I like the layout of the Eagle Claw box, however the latches seem like they'd break in cold weather. I want to be wrong.

 

[Captain Ahab]

I’m a big fan of two smaller cases vs one big one. Usually run lighter rods and tackle in one and heavier in the other. I often take only one for a certain venue.
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I run 2 of these:

https://www.fishusa.com/product/Fra...X3uUtYZofFnXJpnbL4JuQddQxcKoL4ToaAs_qEALw_wcB

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They are OK for price. I have to collapse handles for best fit.

 

[defiant1]

Sportsman’s Guide has the eagle claw cases for $40.

I am on my second year with the Eagle Claw case and am pretty happy with it. It is a little light duty but I can get 4-6 rods depending how I stagier them and it holds my tackle, though I don't have that much for big stuff. I do have to turn down my handles when I cram 6 in, 2 are easy push button so no big deal, but if I am just grabbing 4 rods with one being an inline reel I don't have to.
I checked out the Plano at the ice show and really liked it but got a feeling I would run into the same situation after knowing how my Eagle Claw lays out now.

I have the Eagle Claw case. I was looking at the other cases, but as others have indicated, they are large and heavy. So I modified the Eagle Claw to fit my needs. I can fit all my tackle and 5 rods without having to turn down reel handles on my spinning rods.