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FAQs

Is a light or medium ice fishing rod better? ›

When choosing an ice rod, match the power to the target species you're after in the same manner you would when picking a rod for open water. Choose ultra-light rods for panfish. Light rods are good for perch, and light to medium rods are good for walleye, whitefish and most trout.

Ultra-light rods are ideal for smaller fish and light lures, but they can make fighting bigger fish a fun challenge. Light rods are the next step up and have slightly more power. Medium is a universal rod power and also includes popular rods that are medium-light and also medium-heavy.

The smaller the fish you target, the lighter the rod you will need. Panfish should be fished with either an Ultra Light or a Light rod, while you better use Heavy or Extra Heavy rod to cast large lures and fight some powerful and heavy fish like big musky.

Usually, a medium-light spinning rod will be rated for line between 6–10lbs and will easily fish lures weighing between ⅛–3/8oz. Medium-power spinning rods are typically rated for line between 10–12lb test. They are also versatile rods best suited for lures from ¼–1/2oz.

The Medium-Light rod is the way to go when you are using light tackle and light lures. Medium-Light rods have a bit more action in the rod and are better suited for casting lightweight tackle. You will cast lighter lures much further using a Medium-Light rod as opposed to a Medium rod.

Walleye Reel

A lighter reel is also better paired with a lighter rod such as a Medium-Light power.

For trout and panfish under 3/4oz living in small ponds and streams, a 500–1000-size reel will be adequate. They tend to be lightweight, and they balance well with most ultralight fishing rods.

The fish-fighting power and casting ability of even the lightest rods is more than sufficient for many applications. I have no trouble using my ultralight gear to put plenty of 5- to 6-pound bass on the scale from shore, kayak, or boat each season, and my best fish exceeds 8 pounds on 6-pound braid.

Normally when you are ultralight fishing you are using super light line and lures. Anywhere between 1 lb. - 6 lb. test for line and lures ranging from 1/64 oz.

Ultra-light rods are intended to cast miniscule baits, often weighing as little as 1/64 ounce, and for catching small fish. Heavy-power rods are intended for bigger lures and bigger fish. Lighter powers are more successful in open water, while heavier sticks give the upper hand when muscling fish out of cover.

What is the most sensitive fishing rod? ›

Graphite Rods: The king of sensitivity, fishing rods designed with graphite blanks will offer anglers the most sensitivity. Composite Rods: A mixture of graphite and glass . Second to graphite fishing rods, composite rods make it possible to get actions that are much harder to get with pure graphite.

Medium Action

They also give the fish more time to bite. That doesn't mean that you can't use single hooks, mind you. It's just that medium action rods give you the added versatility. Versatility also means that you can catch fish big and small, as well as try out a number of different waters.

A 7 feet (213 cm) rod is a great length to start with. A good all-round choice for many different situations and species. Longer rods are usually from 8-14 feet (243-426 cm) and are more suitable for shore fishing with waders or from the bank.

Medium and medium-fast rods will usually provide a little more casting distance and still provide adequate hooksetting power. These actions are often used for applications that involve treble hooks, such as crankbaits and topwater lures or other reaction baits such as spinnerbaits.

Rods of equal power will bend roughly equal amounts based on load, but different actions absorb that bend in different regions. Slower actions absorb bend more uniformly, giving a feeling of overall flexibility. We often hear the term “parabolic” to describe a moderate-action rod.

During daylight periods, reduced light penetration below the ice gives predatory fish an advantage and they truly capitalize on this to forage. You'll find fish still relating to structure but often higher in the water column and much more inclined to travel up or down for a meal.

A medium or even sometimes medium fast action rod is used for more straight retrieve type fishing. Things like spinnerbaits, Chatterbaits, and crankbaits fish really well on medium fast to medium/moderate action rods.

Less than 4 inches: Stay off the ice. 4 inches: Walking, ice fishing, ice skating, or other activities on foot are permitted. 5 to 7 inches: Snowmobiling or riding ATVs are safe. 8 to 12 inches: Driving a car or small pickup is allowed.