Rod
Ice fishing rod
How to fish an ice fishing rod for Ice Fishing.
Characteristics
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Reel seat
Spinning
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Form factor
One-piece
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Action
Fast
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Grip
Foam
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Habitats
Freshwater
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Methods
Ice Fishing
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Compact rod shaft allows close quarters jigging inside ice shelters.
Foam grip
Insulated foam handle provides a warm and secure hold in freezing conditions.
Tip
High visibility tip highlights subtle bites beneath the ice hole.
What is an ice fishing rod used for?
An ice fishing rod is a short stick for fishing through a hole. Pair it with a small spinning or inline ice reel.
How is an ice fishing rod different from similar gear?
About a metre long. Not a boat rod cut down. The method is ice fishing only.
When should you use an ice fishing rod?
Use it on hard water when you are jigging a spoon or a small bait under the ice.
What problems does an ice fishing rod solve?
It lets you fish a hole without a two-metre spinning rod hitting the shelter roof.
Ice fishing rod size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 0.6 m Ultralight
- 0.75 m Light
- 0.9 m Medium