Dan668 Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Im looking to purchase or make a pair of ice rods for lakers/whitefish, even though i catch lakers off my plain ht rod. I was considering a thornebros rod. Does anyone from the board have experience with these rods? Are they worth it? I could probably build some nice ice rods for the same price, just unsure of what blanks to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 I built mine from 9' - 6 wt fly rod top pieces. They're too long for use inside a hut. I like medium to medium light still and something with a fast action with backbone I do like the new St Croix rods I saw at Sail the other day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 I build mine from cut down solid fiberglass saltwater blanks. They are IMHO the best big laker and pike rod around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 I have a few thorne bros, best on the market IMO but you do pay for that...if you build your own, better off to build my next laker rod will be another baitcaster but with spiral wrapped guides, also contemplating ordering blank/components or just ordering a thorne bro again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherpete Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 I picked up a couple of the Fenwick Elitetech Ice rods last year, just over $30 each. If I recall they are medium heavy action - worked great for Simcoe lakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 (edited) I picked up a couple of the Fenwick Elitetech Ice rods last year, just over $30 each. If I recall they are medium heavy action - worked great for Simcoe lakerssame rods I use for lakers walleye and panfish the 28" is my fav and yes there medium heavy at that length very nice rods Edited November 28, 2014 by manitoubass2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 I was using a Medium ugly stick last year which worked ok but I was losing a lot of fish I hooked into. This year I upgraded to a 32" medium heavy ugly stick. Should help Then again, last year Chris K was landing all his lakers with what looked like a wet noodle so I dunno..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherpete Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 LOL Jeremy Was it al dente? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickOnt Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Send Spiel a message Chris will build what ever ya need The one he built for me is going into its 4th season, It has been flawless!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 LOL Jeremy Was it al dente? LOL, maybe. It was a 36" UL frabill. But those were small northern lakers on a set line. I'm planning on getting a 42" M (more like MH) st croix this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 I'm also looking for a new set of ice rods for my laker fishing. I used the 36" Med-Action St. Croix Premier ice rods the past 4 seasons. Love the length and the fact that it has a reel seat. Not a huge fan of the action or the fact that there really isn't any fore or butt grip to hold on to when fighting large fish. Might be finally time to build myself a set of custom rods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavertail Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 I picked up a 32" Berkley Lightning Rod last season for Simcoe Lakers in Medium Heavy. Nice, fast action with some serious back bone. Also has fairly large guides and a decent reel seat. I was very pleased with it...works great with big swim baits, lipless cranks or spoons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 yeah beavertail that reminds me one issue with the fenwicks is small guides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavertail Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 It's crazy, I don't know why more ice rods don't have larger guides...seems like a no brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 I have a 36" med hvy jason mitchell makinaw rod. Its a baitcaster withe the spiral guides and its hands down the best big laker and whitefish rod i have ever used. Everyone of my friends that have tried it have gone out and bought one. Cheers jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 I use the heaviest rod...out of the 4 rod interchangeable (30 buck set) from Canadian Tire. Hasn't let me down yet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 (edited) It's crazy, I don't know why more ice rods don't have larger guides...seems like a no brainer.id bet money its just for looks big guides are waaay more functional but look odd lol Edited November 29, 2014 by manitoubass2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 St.Croix makes a nice ice rod, get the M/H 32 or 36in model. Perfect for lakers. I use a custom made one from the top section of a GLX float rod, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCranksalot Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 I build mine from cut down solid fiberglass saltwater blanks. They are IMHO the best big laker and pike rod around. Might be OK for those smallish lakers, but not for the ones in Simcoe!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan668 Posted November 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Thanks for the opinions. Main reason im looking to go custom or thorne is because i want a 36" rod. Have a lot of space now with my clam 1660. Not to many stores have much over 28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Thanks for the opinions. Main reason im looking to go custom or thorne is because i want a 36" rod. Have a lot of space now with my clam 1660. Not to many stores have much over 28. http://stcroixrods.com/products/ice/premier-ice-rods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 St.Croix makes a nice ice rod, get the M/H 32 or 36in model. Perfect for lakers. I use a custom made one from the top section of a GLX float rod, lol. my favorite ice rod is the top section of my most sensitive 2 piece jigging rod, no reel seat needed, just electrical tape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 32" st. Croix MH casting rod is an excellent choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan668 Posted December 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Decided to make my own, stumped on the guide size to use. Dont think ill go to small because of potential icing issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Can't wait to see how it looks when you're done Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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