Ice Fishin Poles & Reels

[Mizzou21]

I second the pflueger trion and president. $30-50 price point gets you quite a bit of bang for your buck. I like Dirtys selection of rods, but would also add the fenwick elite tech as another possible option, several different lengths and actions to choose from. Personal preference, and really no wrong answer! Whatever gives the guy using it the most confidence is the one to choose....

 

[DirtyMike]

add JT custom rods. They are legit

You have my attention.

 

[SlamminSalmon]

I like the pflueger reels as well. I picked up a medium light tickle stick this year to try for perch works great really like the tip has increased my catch rate but the small eyes on it freeze up easy. It handles walleyes well also.

 

[luvcatchingbass]

Has anyone tried the Abu Garcia Ice Max or the Pflueger Monarch? The Abu seems like a nice reel with the longer stem, a bigger diameter spool and a quick folding handle with a decent price. The Pflueger Monarch seems nice with the long stem and bigger spool but feels cheaper made and no quick flip handle. I love my Pflueger Trion's (2) & Abu Cardinal (1), like my cheap long stem Lakes and Rivers ice reel (was $10) and my Frabil ice reel is ok.
Does anyone feel that the larger diameter spools help with a little less line twist on rods using lighter lures?

 

[Vollmers]

I picked up a ticklestick/black betty combo last winter for around $100. I love it. Wasn't sure about the in-line reel at first but it grew on me.