Erie eye rods

[fool4fish]

Hoping some more experienced Erie anglers can weigh in I'm asking what rod action n power I would want to use for big eyes baits on Erie of course action n specs change with manufacture and price but I intend to fish 1/2 oz jigging raps up to 1 oz pimples wondering if anyone has specific models they use as a go too I'm feeling like a 28-30" frabill bro series would be a good model for the price just a little worried about med action when I'd b using 7/8 or 1 oz baits like to be 60$ n under range thanxs in advance

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I use Jason Mitchell medium action walleye rods, 28 & 30 inchers with no problems. Also use a medium action ugly stick. I use #5-#7 pimples and jigging raps. Had good luck last year with 2/5 oz. little cleos.

[fool4fish]

Thanxs g that puts my mind to rest was worried med might not cut it

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I also only use 6 to 8 lb. mono on my reels. I know many people use braid but I have good luck with mono, clear Trilene or Stren.

[Saw guy]

I've also been looking at a new Erie Walleye setup. Has anyone used the Fenwick Aetos rod, or the Pfleuger 6920 reel? If yes, what are your thoughts?

[quackpot]

I had my first taste of Erie ice last season and just used a medium action rod with 8lb. mono. Hopefully after this year I will know better.

[Ntoiceman36]

I am a big fan of the pflueger reel,I use one while ice fishing on Erie and also on my st. Croix eye-con rod for open water fishing. I trust the reel to be there for when I need it,never had an issue with it yet,as with anything follow manufacturer guide lines and a little maintenance you will be good for many seasons! P.s. my pflueger presidential has also reeled in some monster Canadian Northern to!

[OhioFisher19]

I love my fenwick elite tech's...

[fishingful]

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#tbm=shop&q=fenwick+hmg+ice+rods&spd=10421325782699758920

Looking at getting a couple of the the Fenwick HMG rods this year and retire the back up lightning rods I have. Prob Med or med lite. Got to get one in my hand first.

http://www.fenwickfishing.com/fenwick-ice-fishing-rods-fenwick-hmg/1358431.html#specifications

[Saw guy]

Thanks for the input guys. What are your thoughts of the medium rod with fast action?

[Green Pea]

I love my fenwick elite tech's...

Johnny what line and line weight do you use?

[davidhoheisel]

I have always used the Jason Mitchell Walleye Rod and reel combo. I like the 28 for inside the Shanty and the 30 for bucket fishing. I use 12lb on mine but will be trying the new Ice line from Gamma. I will keep you posted on it when it comes in.

[Saw guy]

I'm a big fan of the Gamma line. Put 6 lb test on a couple of my rods last spring. A strong polymer line, with less memory. Great product. How can I get a hold of their ice line?

[OhioFisher19]

I love my fenwick elite tech's...

Johnny what line and line weight do you use?

Trilene 12lb is mostly what I use because we get the big spools and basically every reel has it. It does the job, gets kinked at times but I can't complain. The line gets beat up and handles it well. Gamma makes awesome line. If I had the money and felt like re-lining I would probably do the Gamma 10lb/12lb.

[Green Pea]

I love my fenwick elite tech's...

Johnny what line and line weight do you use?

Trilene 12lb is mostly what I use because we get the big spools and basically every reel has it. It does the job, gets kinked at times but I can't complain. The line gets beat up and handles it well. Gamma makes awesome line. If I had the money and felt like re-lining I would probably do the Gamma 10lb/12lb.

OK and Thank you. I'm hoping to get up there this year.