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Getting The Right Ice Fishing Rod
from:Choosing the correct ice fishing rod is important as you don’t want to have to deal with problems with equipment when you are out on the lake. Spending some time getting a rod that will meet all your needs is a good idea since they are undoubtedly one of the most important factors in being able to bring in the big fish.
Ice fishing rods, since they are not required for casting, don’t need to be as flexibly and certainly not as strong as typical summer fishing rods, but they do need to be sturdy and strong to support the drag of the fish on the end of the line. Remember that there will be more of a vertical drag on the end of the ice fishing rod that there will be in traditional fishing, and the last thing that you should have to worry about is the rod breaking or the end snapping off.
Typically most ice fishing enthusiasts prefer a twenty-eight inch ice fishing rod that has medium action and is considered to be a jigging rod. This rod will be perfect for walleye, whitefish and most types of trout. A lighter action is excellent for smaller species such as perch, and a heavier action will be ideal for the larger species of pike and even some of the heavy lake trout.
Another important consideration for an ice fishing rod is the action along the blank. A slow action rod is very stiff with little flexibility or bend, and typically will not allow enough sensation for the angler to feel the fish nibbling at the lure or bait. Remember that fish tend to strike much less and nibble more at bait and lures during the winter, so it is key to be able to feel the action on the end of the line. Rods than have too much flexibility will be ineffective in bringing the fish towards the surface.
Ice fishing rods for jigging or using artificial bait are often fast action or ultra-fast action rods that allow the angler to feel the fish on the line and set the hook. Graphite rods offer a strong enough backbone to reel in the fish without bending too much or breaking. It is important to keep in mind that graphite does become more fragile and brittle in really cold temperatures so many ice anglers choose to use a fiberglass ice fishing rod and sacrifice a bit on sensitivity to get increased durability in their equipment.
Ice Fishing News
Ice Fishing: Lake Lonely yielding pike, panfish - Schenectady Gazette
Ice Fishing: Lake Lonely yielding pike, panfish Schenectady Gazette, NY - Saratoga Tackle’s 15th annual Handicapped Ice Fishing Big Fish Pool is under way, and will run through March 15. There will be one winner. ... Ice fishing may be safe sooner than later Central New York Fishing Report (for Jan. 8-11) Ice fishing traditions passed on |
Amateur events kick off ice fishing tourney - Cannon Falls Beacon
Amateur events kick off ice fishing tourney Cannon Falls Beacon, MN - by Nancy Busiahn Two days of activities will lead up to a North American Ice Fishing Circuit (NAIFC) ice fishing tournament planned for the Goodhue County ... Fishing tournament at Byllesby on January 18 |
Lake access to be an issue for DLVFD Ice Fishing Tourney - Devil's Lake Daily Journal
Lake access to be an issue for DLVFD Ice Fishing Tourney Devil's Lake Daily Journal, ND - Moe later told the commission he’s got some snow removal concerns of his own relating to the upcoming annual Volunteer Fire Department Ice Fishing ... |
Ice-Fishing Demonstration - Lincoln County Record
Ice-Fishing Demonstration Lincoln County Record, NV - Spring Valley State Park would like to invite you to an ice-fishing demonstration to be held on January 10, 2009 at the park. Have you ever wanted to learn ... |
Ice fishing at Preserve - The Luminary
Ice fishing at Preserve The Luminary, PA - Seasoned anglers as well as beginners are invited to attend a program about ice fishing from 2-3 pm Saturday, Jan. 17, at PPL's Montour Environmental ... |
