What is the
best length
for an ice fishing rod?
Look for a rod of around 28 to 30-inches in length, with a solid backbone throughout the lower 2/3rds. During the winter, a fish’s movements may be more subtle due to the colder temperatures, thereby making the movements harder to detect. As such, a more
sensitive rod
tends to come in handy.
What type of rod is best for ice fishing?
- Abu Garcia Venerate
- 13 Fishing Widow Maker Evolve
- St
- Fenwick Elite Tech
- Shakespeare Ugly Stik GX2
- Frabill 6986 Combo
- Atataka Ice Fishing Rod.
Are ice fishing rods different?
Anglers often ask me if ice fishing reels are different from regular ones, and the answer is no they aren’t Spinning reels are the most common types of fishing reels used for hard water fishing, and the models used are similar to the ones you would use during the warm season.
How long should a walleye ice rod be?
Since walleye can get bigger than 10 pounds, you need to use sufficiently strong gear for catching them. In general, you should aim to use a solid carbon rod that’s 30-34 inches long for this, since that’s strong enough to handle a big fish under the ice.
How much line should I put on my ice reel?
Ice fishing line is often sold in 50 to 110 yard spools This means a 50 yard spool can be used on two reels. That’s 25 yards each. Just start spooling with your leftover braided line you used in the summer, then finish it off (with a
good knot
!) with 25 yards of some decent ice fishing line.
What
pound test
should I use for ice fishing walleye?
For regular sized walleye lures and live bait, 4-6 lb is ideal. For large swimbaits, rattle baits and extra large live bait, you can go up to 8-10 lb. Choosing the right pound test line for walleye can be extremely important, especially if you’re fishing in
clear waters
that get a lot of fishing pressure.
Why are ice fishing rods so small?
Ice fishing rods are so small because they are designed specifically for use in ice For ice fishing, you need to be close to the hole, so a standard open-water pole will be too long. You also need a more sensitive rod for ice fishing, so the small size of ice fishing rods helps with feeling the fish.
What is the best bait for ice fishing?
For ice fishing live bait, try wax worms (bee moth larva), maggots, spikes (fly larvae), wigglers (mayfly larvae) or minnows You can drop your bait and leave it alone, or you can slowly jig to attract the fish. Ice fishing jigging also works with artificial ice fishing bait.
What is a medium light ice rod for?
Light rods are good for perch, and light to medium rods are good for walleye, whitefish and most trout Heavy rods are best for pike or lake trout.
Can I use a regular reel on an ice fishing rod?
Can you use a regular fishing reel for ice fishing? Yes, you can use a regular fishing reel for ice fishing Many anglers swap out their ‘summer’ time or year-round fishing reels and put them on ice fishing rods during the hard ice season.
Are shorter fishing rods more sensitive?
A longer fishing rod has a lot more material in the backbone (non-tip) section, and this material absorbs and dissipates the vibrational energy. The shorter RG-42 travel fishing rod has much less material due to its short length, so there isn’t much dissipation of tip vibration. The sensitivity is extremely high.
Which NPC sells packed ice?
Packed ice is now sold by the new wandering traders.
What depth should I ice fish?
In my experience, I’ve found that most of the best ice-fishing action comes in water from 3-to-20 feet deep I like to set up my traps so that they cover a variety of depths. Areas with rock piles, weed beds, or dramatic contours are all good spots.
What is the pound leader for ice fishing?
In open water, line of 6- or 8-pound test may qualify as “light,” but ice anglers commonly scale down to 4-, 3-and 2-pound test with 1-pound line a serious option as well. Fish below the ice are sluggish, and they will not put up as hard a fight as they will in warm water conditions.
How deep do you ice fish for walleye?
The depth at which to ice fish for walleye depends on the time of day, and whether it’s early, late, or mid winter. At midwinter they are often found in 30-40 ft. deep water around noon , while towards evening they move into more shallow water of about 10-25 feet to feed on schooling bait fish during the night.
Are Longer ice rods better?
The farther the distance between your rod tip and the ice, the more the wind is going to take away your feel for what’s going on below. So unless you want to hunch over all day (your chiropractor might not mind lol) a longer ice rod is going to let you keep wind out of the equation while still letting you stretch out.
Is ice fishing easier than regular fishing?
Ice fishing a great break from regular fishing It requires a totally different approach with totally different equipment and a totally different set up. There are also certain lakes that produce better results with desired game fish species in winter.
What time of day is best for ice fishing?
The best time of day to ice fish is during the first couple of hours after sunrise, and for about 2 hours both before and after sunset These are the times when most fish are heading to their feeding grounds, and when most species are active.
What month is best for ice fishing?
March is the best month of the winter for ice-fishing in most of the Ice Belt, but anglers are never sure how the ice conditions will impact access to the lakes.
How thick should ice be to drive on?
According to the Department of Natural Resources, 12-15 inches of solid ice is needed to safely drive a truck onto a lake or pond. 8-12 inches is needed for normal passenger vehicles. For snowmobiling, a minimum of 5 inches is recommended.
References
https://kraemercustomrods.com/ice-fishing-rods.html
https://www.legendboats.com/blog/basic-guide-ice-fishing-rods/