Dream Bluegill/Crappie Rod set-up

Just got into ice fishing a couple years ago and have been fishing with a couple HT spinning combo’s I bought from Dicks. Just got a pretty big promotion at work and kind of want to celebrate by buying a rod that’s a bit special. I’ve been thinking of getting a Tuned Up Custom Noodle Rod and a 13 Fishing Black Betty 6061 inline reel. Spool it up with some 2lb mono and I think it’ll be a pretty killer set up for fishing bluegills and crappies in a variety of water depths. Anyone have any better ideas for the panfish rod and reel of your dreams? Don’t really want to go much over $200 so a $500 fly reel is totally out of the question.

Thanks!

I am pretty excited to try out a 30″ TUCR Bullwhip with a Black Betty 6061 reel and 3lb line. I’m thinking it’s going to be a Panfish killer!

I would check out the thorne bros. custom rods also. I have been using the panfish sweatheart rods in the 28″ for about 10 years and love them. I am thinking about a sweatheart or quiverstick in the stealth series right now myself.

You sound like you have the Dream setup in mind. I’d make sure the 6061 is this years model ( Silver not Black ) you can palm the new model but not the old.

Cannot go wrong with your suggestion. Give TUCR a call and decid between the Bull whip or the Precision Noodle.

Add the recoil guides for sure. I’m interested in the Thorne Bros Tripwire rod or the DH Custom Rods Pantom. Both are similar in design in that they have a Titanium spring bobber built into the end of the rod.

To me this is the ultimate Crappie Rod. I really thought TUCR would make one of these.

http://dhcustomrods.com/html/hard_water_rods.html

http://www.thornebros.com/shop/pc/Thorne-Bros-Tripwire-c562.htm

I’m gonna go against the grain, not that tucr are bad, what about going with a Brickers Microliner and then pair it with a 6061

icenutz wrote:

Add the recoil guides for sure. I’m interested in the Thorne Bros Tripwire rod or the DH Custom Rods Pantom. Both are similar in design in that they have a Titanium spring bobber built into the end of the rod.

To me this is the ultimate Crappie Rod. I really thought TUCR would make one of these.

http://dhcustomrods.com/html/hard_water_rods.html

http://www.thornebros.com/shop/pc/Thorne-Bros-Tripwire-c562.htm

With how soft the tip is on the TUC noodle rod I’m not sure why you would want or need a spring bobber style rod. Prior to getting a TUC noodle I would have been interested in one of those styles but not much interest now.

If you want to spend $100 on just the gil ice rod then you are on the right track.

scmelik wrote:

I’m gonna go against the grain, not that tucr are bad, what about going with a Brickers Microliner and then pair it with a 6061

That Brickers Microliner rod is crazy cool looking. I’d have to put one in my hands to see if it feels as cool as it looks.

That sounds like a great setup.

What length are you looking at? Just give anyone of us a call to discuss options.

fishthumper wrote:

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I’m gonna go against the grain, not that tucr are bad, what about going with a Brickers Microliner and then pair it with a 6061

That Brickers Microliner rod is crazy cool looking. I’d have to put one in my hands to see if it feels as cool as it looks.

I don’t have a micro liner yet, I have an ultra light that I got a few years ago that I love. Adam does do some crazy work though.

I believe he wanted to stay sub 200 with a Bricker costing close to $150 it will be hard to do that with a 6061.

Rivergills wrote:

I would check out the thorne bros. custom rods also. I have been using the panfish sweatheart rods in the 28″ for about 10 years and love them. I am thinking about a sweatheart or quiverstick in the stealth series right now myself.

Like this one? 36″ quiverstick tripwire with the stealth upgrade.

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Frenchman wrote:

I believe he wanted to stay sub 200 with a Bricker costing close to $150 it will be hard to do that with a 6061.

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I would seriously check out the new St Croix Avid GLASS series. I can’t find one in the 30″ variety anywhere around me. I played with one at the show and it seems like an awesome PANFISH rod for $50. If you hook into anything big it may be trouble as it doesn’t seem to have much backbone just a smooth pull from tip to handle. I just bought a TUCR QT ($100) rod and love it for an all around rod. I was sensing light panfish bites but feel the rod will handle the occasional Pike too.

Thanks for all the info. Didn’t think I could go wrong with my thought. I appreciate the info on other rods to consider. I’d never heard of Brickers before. What about reels? Anyone else make a panfish reel for ice fishing that’s in the same league or better then the 13 fishing that I should be considering?

Depending on the depth you will be fishing an SLV 2/3 flu reel would be a good choice and a semi inexpensive choice c

If you want to save a few $’s on the reel. I’ve been real happy with the No 8 tackle CGI reel ( sister company to black betty 6061. I’d chose this real over the old style 6061 because of the housing around the spool. You can palm this reel where as you can not the old style 6061. Great reel at a near a $30.00 price point. No matter what model you purchase remove the factory grease and replace with hot sauce. It will keep it smooth even in real cold temps.

Check out the dh customs “al dente” noodle in 24 inch. looks pretty awesome. Going to order 1 this weekend. Very good prices

I love my Al dente, great rod for the price. Caught a few good size trout on it (18″ and 20″), plus quick turn around on build time.

Please check out the new Frabill 371, I have mentioned it a few other times on here in some other posts. I’m unfortunately not sponsored by them but, I will say that they make an awesome inline. It’s a composite body, making it way lighter than the 6061, you can palm it, you can change the reel stem from a palm reel style, or switch it to a longer reel like the spinning reels. The drag is just as smooth as the 6061 if not better. I have owned the Frabill, the Betty, and the Eagle Claw, and between the 3, the Frabill 371 is my favorite. One other plus about the Frabill is that it has a better gear ratio picking up more line than the other two. As always it’s just my opinion but they are more than worth looking at. Good luck!

P.S.: More on the rods, I have a Thorne Bros Quiverstick, and a Thorne Bros Tripwire. Both of my rods have the REC guides, and the blanks on these rods are awesome. With that said, my old lady ordered me a Bull Whip last night from TUCR’s (embarrassingly excitd) , and I’m pretty sure this will be my new go to rod. Both companies make a great rod, and you can’t go wrong with either.

Hey Aaron Moore have you tried the “7 deuce”? It seems like the same rod as the “al dente” just a smaller cork handle. (Which I like) How does your “al dente” feel on panfish? Is it to stiff for them? Any info would be great.

I am excited to use my 6061 but I have the Eagle Claw Premium Inline Reel and really like it for Panfish and Trout.