Ice Fish Ohio Forum
Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: Matthew Fiedler on January 05, 2012, 09:40:44 AM
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Well since last year i really started taking a interest in making my own ice rods. I built one last year and it turned out pretty good. So this is the first on this year with the new blanks. Ended with about about 200 rod blanks for this year that are mainly Light and ML Action from 32in to 25in. Im really hoping to get a good hang on these to start selling. so far they coming out really nice and the green glows really nice in the sun.
this one is the L action and is about 30in long with metallic blue wrap. i really like this rod. only have about 20 of these blanks which is a same cuz i want more lol.
Let me know what you think. started another one last night and should finish it tonight.
OK pics up on 2nd page.
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more pics
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They look nice. Great job. What kind of blank are they?
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Those look real nice!!!
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thanks guys. they are solid fiberglass. i picked them up from a lady closing down her own ice rod building shop. im hoping to get a few more ready to sell once i get a chance. i really wanna get on the ice to see how well they work.
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You can always test the waters on ebay or craigslist for free. As long as it has a good backbone and sensitive on the tip they should be great.
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oh yea all of them have a very nice tip action. the ML are pretty stiff til the last 4in where the tip goes down nice. would make prob a good walleye rod/saugeye. would really love to sell a few. i know im going to try to use all my own rods this year. like the feeling:)
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look great and kinda old school i come from the old school how much is retail?
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Fathead, I'd love to try one of the panfish rods this winter. If you're willing to sell me one, let me know how much you want and I can paypal you whenever. Or if you're not on paypal, I can send a check/money order yesterday. ;D Those look awsome!!! I really want one!!
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well let me crunch some numbers tonight an i will see what i can come up with, but i know they will be under 20. prob will be at the 15 buck range. i need to order more supplies as im about out of handles lol. so it maybe a week or so. i do do paypal though.
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Great! I'll be buying one as soon as it's ready. I ice fished today, so I'm dying to try one of your rods now the season's here!
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once i get all the pics of the blanks and pricing i will post it up. thanks for the support guys, wasnt wanting to build alot just in case they didnt sell lol
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finished up 2 more rods. so i have made one for ever blank i have. really trying to get some good pics up here soon. so far i like all them lol. each one im getting better and better at the wrapping. so im feeling more comfortable in selling a good looking product.
So far this is what i can make. All lengths are from tip to end of handle:
26" Green ML - Bends half way back, tip is light but no to light.
26" Clearish ML - The 1/3 of rod bends - very nice action.
30" Green L Rod - i really like this rod. it has a very sensitive tip.
will get pics up tonight.
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Looing forward to seeing those pics! I'll let you know what I want. Can you post or PM me the prices?
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I am looking forward to getting a couple of these in my hands.
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ME TOO! I may order more than one. I'm thinking about the 30 inch for bluegill and the 26 inch 1/3 bend for some of my heavier crappie jigs. It would work perfect for the 1/32 ounce torpedo style jigs I make myself. They kill the crappies. ;D
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sorry guys, got swamped last night at home and didnt get a chance. ill try to today.
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No problem, when you get them up you get them up. Not like I don't have enough gear to ice fish with. But you can never have too much either! ;D Still am looking forward to trying these rods out though!
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Sweet lookin' weapons
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Heres the 26in green rod. i put a jig just to show what the bend looked like. did that for all rods.
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heres the 26in clearish one.
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here is the 30in green one.
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How much do you want for these rods? They look amazing!! ;D They look even better than I was imagining, and I was imagining a pretty sweet looking rod!! I'm definately wanting to buy. Let me know what you want.
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the 26in ones are 15 each and the 30in are 17. shipping is extra but shouldnt be that bad. i also travel alot over the state of ohio, but that is hit an miss where i go. so we might be able to work something out. travel to dayton area alot and in a few weeks newark area.
i will also include a free rod sock with each rod sold as well. extra bonus:)
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How soon will they be ready to buy. I'm thinking one 30 inch, and one 26 inch with the 1/3 bend. I can do paypal. You can message me about a meeting place, I'm in Canton, but am traveling all over as well.
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well i need to order more handle now, im out lol. should get them ordered here real soon an have them done next week. i do have black and red thread. i just like the blue an that is what i have been using lol.
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Thread doesn't matter to me. The blue looks cool, but red or black are fine too. I want the rods I mentioned in here. The 30 and the 26 with 1/3 bend. I have 2 reels already spooled and ready to go and put on these rods. I have a feeling I will be ordering the other one soon. ;D