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Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: steelneyes on January 14, 2014, 06:15:16 PM
Title: How many rods do you carry?
Post by: steelneyes on January 14, 2014, 06:15:16 PM
I'm working on a little project in my head and curious to know how many rods, spinning or straightline etc. the average IFO member carries. (Not to imply that any of the great members here would be only average ;D) SO if you don't mind give it a quick click and after 5 days we will know the answers! Don't worry, it's anonymous so you can be honest, your wife won't find out and no one will know to stop by your shanty and borrow your favorite stick!
Title: Re: How many rods do you carry?
Post by: OhioSwampRat on January 14, 2014, 06:32:11 PM
Voted two, but im playing with the idea of buying a frabill quick tip with and inline reel to carry along for panfish
Title: Re: How many rods do you carry?
Post by: gimme ice on January 14, 2014, 06:34:18 PM
I fish with two rods and keep a backup in the bucket. ;)
Title: Re: How many rods do you carry?
Post by: swedish nipple on January 14, 2014, 06:37:16 PM
3 in my rod case and 2 in a bucket. You never know what's gonna happen. My uncle lost 2 down the hole in the same day. If I didn't have a few extra he would been sitting there watching me fish. Don't worry I duct taped the one he borrowed to his wrist.
Title: Re: How many rods do you carry?
Post by: snowcone on January 14, 2014, 06:55:45 PM
well I carry 5-6 :D 2 for me and a back up, and 2 for anyone that wants to come with me that doesn't have ice equipt.
Title: Re: How many rods do you carry?
Post by: steelneyes on January 14, 2014, 07:13:04 PM
I suppose I should admit that I'm at 6 since I started the pole, but each one has it's own purpose and is pre-rigged. Plus it always seems that when the fish fill the screen, I invariably get a tangle or break a line on the ice, touch the lantern etc. Plus I'm a simple cheap rod guy, my favorites are around $10-15 each for panfish..
Title: Re: How many rods do you carry?
Post by: swedish nipple on January 14, 2014, 07:26:12 PM
Yep mine are around the same price each. Per rigged and for specific bodies of water. I thought I was the only one that touched the lantern with thier line.
Title: Re: How many rods do you carry?
Post by: steelneyes on January 14, 2014, 08:16:31 PM
Nipple, Nah its a talent that usually has to do with trying to charge a glow jig. Fish know it and hit the deadstick, you jump and vaporize the line on the jig rod, say bad words and miss the deadstick fish anyway :-[
Title: Re: How many rods do you carry?
Post by: Banker on January 14, 2014, 08:18:51 PM
God has blessed me with many rods.
Title: Re: How many rods do you carry?
Post by: xrider on January 14, 2014, 08:30:11 PM
I carry 8 in my bag.1 ultra light, 2 light.3 med, 1 quick tip and a heavy rod. you never know what your getting into until get on the ice. I like to be ready for anything.
Title: Re: How many rods do you carry?
Post by: slabslayer on January 14, 2014, 08:46:04 PM
Steelneyes saw my bucket today, and those were just the panfish rods. The walleye ones were in the garage. So I'm over 12 every time on the ice. I'd rather change rods then lures when my hands are numb! ;D
Title: Re: How many rods do you carry?
Post by: steelneyes on January 14, 2014, 08:51:44 PM
And you my friend are the reason I included the 10+ category. DOn't worry you probably won't be alone by the end. Although I did feel somewhat inadequate while driving home ;)
Title: Re: How many rods do you carry?
Post by: slabslayer on January 14, 2014, 09:25:42 PM
Over 25 years of ice fishing you accumulate a lot of gear! ;D
Title: Re: How many rods do you carry?
Post by: quackpot on January 14, 2014, 09:45:00 PM
I answered 2-5 but for the ones who saw my truck at the dock tourneys, you know it's two many for one person. I've only bought three new ones this year. Lol
Title: Re: How many rods do you carry?
Post by: jmsteele187 on January 14, 2014, 10:24:34 PM
I put down 2-5. I usually carry 2 UL, 2 M and a cheap jigger rod with no reel. My rod collection is not complete yet, though. I'd like to add a couple light action rods and some quick tip rods, maybe a heavy rod down the road too. I guess it's the Boy Scout in me, always be prepared.
Title: Re: How many rods do you carry?
Post by: Strongpersuader on January 14, 2014, 10:33:39 PM
He don't need rods... They just jump out of the hole.
Panfish tell him the best bait to use...
Dinks refuse to go back in the hole after he ices them...
Water temps drop in any given body of water he approaches.... His ancestors are rumored to have caused the last ice age...
Stay Icey my friends.
Title: Re: How many rods do you carry?
Post by: OhioSwampRat on January 14, 2014, 10:59:57 PM
He is the most ice-fishing man in the world
Title: Re: How many rods do you carry?
Post by: fishingful on January 14, 2014, 11:56:00 PM
I have 7 scoolies on me pan fishing and when I am jigging I have 3-6 depending on where I am
Title: Re: How many rods do you carry?
Post by: snag on January 15, 2014, 08:09:13 AM
I carry 6. Not certain why because I only use 2. Mostly home made.
Title: Re: How many rods do you carry?
Post by: icebucketjohn on January 15, 2014, 08:30:36 AM
I have the same sentiments as Slabslayer: My eyes arent as sharp and my fingers as nimble., that's why I carry multiple rods....not as many as SS, but a half dozen these days.
Title: Re: How many rods do you carry?
Post by: Treble on January 15, 2014, 09:00:48 AM
On the ice I only carry 2, but theres usually an extra in the jeep. Just incase, ya know... The boat, thats a different story lol