Best New Ice Rods for Walleye/Perch.......Go

[Captain Ahab]

I broke my custom perch sweetheart last year(sad as it was a favorite and I've had it for 10 years). Anywho, I'm looking to replace it and there are a bunch of new peeps on the scene. Been leaning on trying a TUCR Fusion. Thoughts?

[DirtyMike]

Just picked up a JT shiver stick. Supposed to be there in between rod for panfish and walleye. Has a nice feel to it so we’ll see if I get to use it this year.

[feather_duster]

Can't go wrong with a JT...

[Greenhorn]

It depends how you like to fish, but I would say the TUCR fusion if you are wanting a rod to be used with small spoons and heavy tungsten jigs. I can't say enough good things about Tuned Up!

[Duckslayer100]

I have three Perch Sweethearts as my primary walleye jigging rods. I feel your pain, Ahab.

[Greenhorn]

It depends how you like to fish, but I would say the TUCR fusion if you are wanting a rod to be used with small spoons and heavy tungsten jigs. I can't say enough good things about Tuned Up!

If fishing larger spoons, jigging raps, smaller rippin raps, I would say to go with the precision.

[johnr]

I have a scheels brand something or another rod that I paid around $50 for. All the rest are cheap Runnings combos that I purchased pre set up, and spent maybe $35.00 for the entire combo.
Ice fishing rods is something I have never put much money into, not sure why.

[ndfinfan]

^ This...totally agree with john. Seems like hook ups and fish lost have more to do with line/lures/hooks than rod/reel when ice fishing...least that's what I've found. Open water...rod/reel makes huge difference.

[zoops]

If fishing larger spoons, jigging raps, smaller rippin raps, I would say to go with the precision.

I'm far from an expert on the topic, but I have a perch sweetheart and a tucr precision and I definitely prefer the sweetheart for perch tackle. Precision seems just a bit heavy for smaller jigs and too light for all but the smallest jigging raps.

[Duckslayer100]

^ This...totally agree with john. Seems like hook ups and fish lost have more to do with line/lures/hooks than rod/reel when ice fishing...least that's what I've found. Open water...rod/reel makes huge difference.

You could catch fish with a stick, string and hook, but it's nice to have options.

I like investing in nicer rods. It might be placebo and nothing more. I like quality equipment when I can afford it.

Other people buy sparkly boats and $80k pickup trucks. I buy nice ice fishing equipment.

[DirtyMike]

I have a bit of a problem when purchasing gear. It doesn't help when I end up trading lures for gear either.

I swapped everything over to a new scheels hard-sided case last night and I realized that I have every scenario covered.

1- ultra light scheels combo for light tackle
1- TUCR precision
1- TUCR power precision
2- TB perch sweethearts
1- TB walleye sweetheart
1- JT walleye snare
1- JT shiver stick
2- JT black reigns

I generally opt for the TUCR Precision around here but I'm sure the JT Shiver Stick will unseat it in the coming months. Either way, I wish I could sell some of these damn thorne bros.

[Duckslayer100]

I have a bit of a problem when purchasing gear. It doesn't help when I end up trading lures for gear either.

I swapped everything over to a new scheels hard-sided case last night and I realized that I have every scenario covered.

1- ultra light scheels combo for light tackle
1- TUCR precision
1- TUCR power precision
2- TB perch sweethearts
1- TB walleye sweetheart
1- JT walleye snare
1- JT shiver stick
2- JT black reigns

I generally opt for the TUCR Precision around here but I'm sure the JT Shiver Stick will unseat it in the coming months. Either way, I wish I could sell some of these damn thorne bros.

I'm listening....

[Captain Ahab]

I have a bit of a problem when purchasing gear. It doesn't help when I end up trading lures for gear either.

I swapped everything over to a new scheels hard-sided case last night and I realized that I have every scenario covered.

1- ultra light scheels combo for light tackle
1- TUCR precision
1- TUCR power precision
2- TB perch sweethearts
1- TB walleye sweetheart
1- JT walleye snare
1- JT shiver stick
2- JT black reigns

I generally opt for the TUCR Precision around here but I'm sure the JT Shiver Stick will unseat it in the coming months. Either way, I wish I could sell some of these damn thorne bros.

I'll give you $100 and lose in leg wrestling for all 3 Thorne Bros;-)

[FishSticks]

I'd give you $105 for the three TB and let you avoid leg wrestling Ahab

[DirtyMike]

What Ahab isn't telling you is that he would lose regardless of available funds. At this point, selling them would only cost me money. They just seem a little too stiff for their intended species.

[Bfishn]

I use my TUCR precision the most of any rod, and I think its the most versatile TUCR, but I do think its a bit more of a walleye than perch rod. The fusion along with the quick tip are more of a perch rod I would say, and then the Commander is a full on walleye rod, the precision sits in the middle of them.

[3Roosters]

Use one of these bad boys Ahab. Upgrade your stuff. C'mon man.

[Captain Ahab]

What Ahab isn't telling you is that he would lose regardless of available funds. At this point, selling them would only cost me money. They just seem a little too stiff for their intended species.

We'll just arm wrestle for them even up then.

[risingsun]

I broke my custom perch sweetheart last year(sad as it was a favorite and I've had it for 10 years). Anywho, I'm looking to replace it and there are a bunch of new peeps on the scene. Been leaning on trying a TUCR Fusion. Thoughts?

My thought is........If your using that live scope set up you talk about, you should be able to get by with a broom handle and a Zebco 202 ?

[stever58]

thorne brothers are doing business as 2B ice