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01-18-2019, 10:09 PM
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Go to ice fishing rod
I am in the market for a new ice fishing rod and am wondering what your go to rod is in the medium to medium heavy range? I would like something in the 36" range.
Uncut Angling and the fishing geeks both use or mention Haat rods.
Thanks in advance!
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01-18-2019, 10:27 PM
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12 piece of surveyor lath notched at both ends with 20 yards of 8lb mono wrapped around it. That way you can have a 5 gallon pail full of them.
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01-18-2019, 10:54 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Edmonton
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St.Croix makes some excellent med/heavy ice rods in 36" length. High quality guides, solid reel seats and outstanding feel for a stiff rod. I use mine for pike and lake trout and she hasn't let me down.
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01-18-2019, 10:57 PM
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Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EZM
St.Croix makes some excellent med/heavy ice rods in 36" length. High quality guides, solid reel seats and outstanding feel for a stiff rod. I use mine for pike and lake trout and she hasn't let me down.
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X2. Love these rods. Love the ML action for walleye.
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01-18-2019, 11:43 PM
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01-19-2019, 09:33 AM
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I'd LOVE a Haat rod, but they're insanely expensive. Get a Fenwick HMG....not gonna break the bank, and it's a quality product. AFAIC, the reel is more important than a rod, anyhow...
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01-19-2019, 10:55 AM
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A friend has HAAT rods, they r great but like Poppa said they r expensive.
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01-19-2019, 12:50 PM
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I went with a Fenwick. Thanks all for the recommendations.
I would love a Haat rod but being located in SE Alberta, there isn't much need for one. Maybe if I lived in Saskatchewan or Manitoba....
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01-20-2019, 09:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EZM
St.Croix makes some excellent med/heavy ice rods in 36" length. High quality guides, solid reel seats and outstanding feel for a stiff rod. I use mine for pike and lake trout and she hasn't let me down.
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I had a pike at Winefred break mine off right at the handle. Sent a picture to st. Croix and they mailed me a new one so I cant complain about that.
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01-20-2019, 10:00 AM
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A little pricy ($55) but the Clam MACK is a great rod and what you're looking for
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02-02-2019, 09:33 AM
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What would you guys prefer for fishing outside for lake trout and pike?
Medium heavy 40 inch or 45" heavy?
I cant decide! i want the 45" heavy but i've afraid of it being overkill. Been searching old threads for opinions.
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02-02-2019, 09:47 AM
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I got a 45 haat MH. But would probably go with a tuned up custom 38-42 if your staying in AB.
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02-02-2019, 10:29 AM
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The 40 MH would keep those smaller trout entertaining.
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02-02-2019, 10:44 AM
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Caeblas Eagle 50 UL 26". Ive caught 5# Walleye on that rod, and it works all the way down to 4" perch.
36" MH Ugly Stick. This is a good rod with a terrible handle. Its so consistent and fun though! Duct tape fixed it.
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