Fenwick Elite Tech Ice Rod Length

[HowSwedeItIs]

Hello all, I figured I'd add to my ice arsenal this year and get a nicer rod. Looking at the elite tech in a medium, but I'm not sure what length to go for. I'm not really one for shelters so I'm thinking around 30"-36". Does that 6" really make a difference? The 42" is getting into open water territory

[Asillywalrus]

Hey! I have a 36" MH elite tech. I really like it, I would say it is the best rod i've seen for out of the tent. However even at 36" i feel it's a little long for the tent. I would highly recommend it if you are out of the shelter, i don't feel you need the extra length.

[HowSwedeItIs]

Sounds like that'll be just fine then, thanks walrus

[calgarygringo]

I use a 42 doe one of my outside lines and works quite well. Mostly use for pike and it has caught many and some nice size too. A little long for inside the tent but you could if you have the space. I have also used it for a summer rod when walking through the bush in some of the mountain streams too with an ultralight reel. Great for the small brookies.

[Warmbreeze]

The extra length would be nice for aggressive jigging, playing larger fish, and hole hopping without reeling in (in shallower water).

[Willowtrail]

I have a couple for a few years now. I believe they are 32" or 34" but are ML. Great rods, I use for walleye and perch. Haven't tried a M rod. I fish lots in tent so don't want the long but outside the tent 36"-42" you'll be happy with the quality of the rods

I use a couple older Daiwa Tri Force MH for my heavier Lake Trout gear in 36"

[HowSwedeItIs]

Well hey maybe I will spring for the longer one then. Thanks everybody