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Ice Rods for Big Lake Trout - Doubletreble22 - 12-20-2020
Hey Everybody,
It has been awhile since I have been on here, but I was curious what everyone's thoughts are on ice rods for lake trout. I am talking about up to 40 pound lakers that are found in Fishlake. I know alot of people use there normal 7 foot open water rods, but would a 42 inch, heavy power, fast action ice rod be enough to bring in one of these beasts? I also have a 42 inch medium heavy rod as well. Thanks for the help and advice in advance!
RE: Ice Rods for Big Lake Trout - stan55 - 12-20-2020
42 inch heavy would be fine. I've used 4ft rods on Flaming Gorge for big lakers with no issues. I would be wary of fast action graphite rods though. Graphite doesn't like very cold temps. Combined with a big fish the rod could crack. I've had it happen. Look for a medium action. I think an Ugly stick in the 4ft range medium heavy or heavy would also work just fine for ice fishing.
RE: Ice Rods for Big Lake Trout - muirco - 12-20-2020
Never bought one, but thorn bros make some short sturdy 42 to 50 inch rods. I own Jim's laker rods, but never used them ice fishing. They are under 50 inches and work great.
RE: Ice Rods for Big Lake Trout - nofish2 - 12-20-2020
(12-20-2020, 12:10 AM)Doubletreble22 Wrote: Hey Everybody,I use 58 "rods that I have had great success with. I use them out of the boat and on the ice.
It has been awhile since I have been on here, but I was curious what everyone's thoughts are on ice rods for lake trout. I am talking about up to 40 pound lakers that are found in Fishlake. I know alot of people use there normal 7 foot open water rods, but would a 42 inch, heavy power, fast action ice rod be enough to bring in one of these beasts? I also have a 42 inch medium heavy rod as well. Thanks for the help and advice in advance!
RE: Ice Rods for Big Lake Trout - Muskyon46 - 12-20-2020
I've been using the jason mitchell mackinaw rods in 38-42in and have been very pleased so far. Just need to get something bigger than pup class on them though lol