Panfish Ice Rod

[Bfishn]

Looking for a softer tip, spring bobber style ice rod for crappie, finicky perch etc. to add to my arsenal. It would be used mostly with 1/16 - 1/32 oz tungsten jigs. I currently have a TUCR precision, several Scheels rods, and few of the old school Dave Gentz lightning rods, but none have a soft enough tip for days when they are biting really light. I tried a nice titanium spring bobber last year but wasn't a fan. What are your favorite rods for smaller tungsten jigs?

 

[Tikka280ai]

http://www.frabill.com/straight-line-830.html


if the guy in the house next to you farts the tip will wiggle back and forth too

 

[Lostlunker]

I like the 13 Fishing 27" UL Ticklestick paired with a No 8 Cold Gear inline reel. Works great for detecting the upbite on Crappies. Some people say it doesn't have enough backbone but I don't find that to be a problem I hooked in to a 22" walleye last year and had no problem bringing it up. Only thing I don't like about it is sometimes the guides freeze up if you are fishing outside, other than that I think it is a super sensitive rod that works great and isn't too expensive.

 

[DirtyMike]

http://tunedupcustomrods.com/?product=tucr-bullwhip-ice-rod

 

[deleted_account]

for a cheap rod the jason mitchell meatstick is pretty nice.

 

[Fly Carpin]

I've always been partial to the St. Croix Legend Ice in medium light. Best spring bobber setup I've found for gills, crappie, and perch

 

[deleted_account]

http://tunedupcustomrods.com/?product=tucr-bullwhip-ice-rod

i am trying to decide between the power precision, or the commander for catching shallow water pigs on rippin raps

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you should start building rods, dirty.

 

[3Roosters]

Although it seems one can never have enuff stuff, you should try "drop shotting" for those finicky perch, pan fish. Using this technique will allow you to feel the bite better no matter what ice rod you use. Well..maybe not what ever ice rod.

 

[Bfishn]

http://tunedupcustomrods.com/?product=tucr-bullwhip-ice-rod

Yeah I know, believe me i'm tempted. I'm not a die-hard pan fisherman, so still not sure i want to drop that much $$.

 

[Holmsvc]

I have been really happy with my DH Al Dente

http://www.dhcustomrods.com/product-page/6b6778b4-c626-c00d-972c-b138d85e3f07

 

[deleted_account]

Yeah I know, believe me i'm tempted. I'm not a die-hard pan fisherman, so still not sure i want to drop that much $$.

this is my buddies favorite rod. he uses it for walleyes too. Appears to have plenty of backbone for mid sized eyes as well.

 

[Duckslayer100]

The Thorne. Bros Tripwire will be my next purchase. Has a titanium spring tip built into the pole. I have their Noodle rod and the Panfish sweetheart and love them both, so I really don't NEED another rod. But it's on my want list: https://thornebros.com/collections/ice-rod/products/thorne-brothers-custom-ice-rod-tripwire-options

 

[Bfishn]

I have been really happy with my DH Al Dente

http://www.dhcustomrods.com/product-page/6b6778b4-c626-c00d-972c-b138d85e3f07

What size jigs are you normally using with this rod? The rod seems to have quite a following but its about the only rod i can't hold in my hand at a store in Bismarck that i know of. Looks like a good custom rod for the price.