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Can you use a normal fishing rod for ice fishing? I don's want to go out and buy a ice fishing pole so can anyone give me some advice for using normal rods for ice fishing?
Is it physically possible to, yes but realistically you really can't, at least not effectively. You need to be closer to the hole to detect the lighter winter bite and get a good hook set. The size of most ice shacks rules out the use of long rods when you're in them. You can use your reels off your regular rods and ice fishing poles are very reasonable. I have a "noodle" rod that just has 2 pegs, 3" apart, that you just unwind to the desired depth. It is very sensitive and i don't need a spring bobber on it. When I catch a fish I just pull it in hand over hand after I set the hook. I think it cost me $7 or so. Good luck!
We are just getting started, wanting to do some general ice fishing in north-west Michigan?
If you're fishing mainly for pan fish, ultra light is definitely the way to go. If you're going to be fishing for walleye or some other larger game fish, you might want to get the light combo. If you can get an extra spool for the light combo, put 2lb. test on it, and just change to the light line when you're after pan fish.
I would like to know ALL the different types of fishing and the appropriate fishing rod used in each setting. I know that there is In/off shore, surf fishing, pier fishing, and ice fishing. What types of rods are used in these situations. Also, what other types of fishing are there? What kind of rods are used in those fishing? Thank you.
Just thumb through the Bass Pro Shops catalog, they have rods and reels for all types of fishing , and they will show you what goes where!!!
I know where to find a complete rod and reel, But I don't need the handle. All I need is the rod part. No place I know of sells just the rod. I built the handle in woodshop, if you were wondering.
i use half of a normal fishing rod works better than those little dinky things
Biggest walleye caught in houghton lake ice fishing with a shakespear ice fishing rod and a blue and silver swedish pimple and a minnow head.
Nice
The Shakespeare Ugly Stik Ice fishing rod claims to be the most sensitive ice fishing rod on the market. Here's the link to it on Bass Pro.
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_10203978____SearchResults
Hope i helped ya out.
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