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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?
 


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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.
 

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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!
 


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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.
 

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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.
 

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^ 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.
 

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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.
 

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^ 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.

:;:huh
 


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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.
 

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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....
 

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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;-)
 

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

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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.
 


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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.
 

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

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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.;)
 

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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 ? #$%^&>
 


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