Is THIS the Ice Reel Many Have Been Waiting For?!

  • shane123
    Anthon, Iowa
    Posts: 496
    October 20, 2012 at 6:13 pm #1106485

    hey James, what rod are you planning on incorporating this reel on? I am thinking it might be a great addition to a TB Perch Sweetheart 32″.

    lakedocktor
    Posts: 19
    October 21, 2012 at 3:42 am #1106525

    I thought I would post some pictures of the latest prototype. The final product will be pretty close to this. Same extended reel foot and very similar in color.

    matt-p
    White Bear Lake, MN
    Posts: 643
    October 21, 2012 at 10:30 pm #1086234

    Got to play with one at Thorne Bros today.. they look pretty sweet! thinking about one of these and a quiverstick

    lisko
    Posts: 4
    October 22, 2012 at 12:20 pm #1106642

    Howdy all,
    I was able to track down one of the black betty 6061 combos. I tried it in the boat and it is a fantastic combo. The drag is smooth as silk and the rod is super sensitive without being weak. Now all we need is some ice !

    shane123
    Anthon, Iowa
    Posts: 496
    October 22, 2012 at 3:53 pm #1106694

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    Howdy all,
    I was able to track down one of the black betty 6061 combos. I tried it in the boat and it is a fantastic combo. The drag is smooth as silk and the rod is super sensitive without being weak. Now all we need is some ice !

    I think you may have tracked down the normal black betty, as the 6061 geared black betty hasn’t been released nor is it going to be available in a combo.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    October 23, 2012 at 2:50 am #1106832

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    I thought I would post some pictures of the latest prototype. The final product will be pretty close to this. Same extended reel foot and very similar in color.

    Looks good. Can’t wait to tape it on a rod and put it through the paces. Keep us posted on when they’ll ship to Anglers Guide HQ, please.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    October 23, 2012 at 2:52 am #1106833

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    Howdy all,
    I was able to track down one of the black betty 6061 combos. I tried it in the boat and it is a fantastic combo. The drag is smooth as silk and the rod is super sensitive without being weak. Now all we need is some ice !

    I think you may have tracked down the normal black betty, as the 6061 geared black betty hasn’t been released nor is it going to be available in a combo.

    Correct. The 6061 has not been released to any retailers and will not be available in a combo. The “Black Betty” name for both reels is causing a little confusion.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    October 23, 2012 at 2:55 am #1106836

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    hey James, what rod are you planning on incorporating this reel on? I am thinking it might be a great addition to a TB Perch Sweetheart 32″.

    I just picked up a 36″ TUC Precision that I’ll match with the 6061 Black Betty multiplier when it arrives. IT should be an amazing combo.

    bigdaddyg
    north central indiana
    Posts: 103
    October 23, 2012 at 11:54 am #1106862

    I,am looking for a 36″ glass rod to mate to this reel, I like the look of frabill straight line 241, being at the bottom edge of the ice belt we dont have a lot of shops or custom builders any help?

    shane123
    Anthon, Iowa
    Posts: 496
    October 23, 2012 at 1:11 pm #1106871

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    hey James, what rod are you planning on incorporating this reel on? I am thinking it might be a great addition to a TB Perch Sweetheart 32″.

    I just picked up a 36″ TUC Precision that I’ll match with the 6061 Black Betty multiplier when it arrives. IT should be an amazing combo.

    care to share a link to what that is? thanks

    gillfisher
    God's country - Wisconsin
    Posts: 86
    October 24, 2012 at 9:57 am #1107047

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    hey James, what rod are you planning on incorporating this reel on? I am thinking it might be a great addition to a TB Perch Sweetheart 32″.

    I just picked up a 36″ TUC Precision that I’ll match with the 6061 Black Betty multiplier when it arrives. IT should be an amazing combo.

    care to share a link to what that is? thanks

    http://anglersguidehq.com/precision-ice-rod/

    timschmitz
    Waconia MN
    Posts: 1652
    October 24, 2012 at 11:36 am #1107051

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    hey James, what rod are you planning on incorporating this reel on? I am thinking it might be a great addition to a TB Perch Sweetheart 32″.

    I just picked up a 36″ TUC Precision that I’ll match with the 6061 Black Betty multiplier when it arrives. IT should be an amazing combo.

    You’re going to love that rod James The power and sensivity of the Tuned Up line of rods is unmatched!

    shane123
    Anthon, Iowa
    Posts: 496
    October 24, 2012 at 11:37 am #1107053

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    hey James, what rod are you planning on incorporating this reel on? I am thinking it might be a great addition to a TB Perch Sweetheart 32″.

    I just picked up a 36″ TUC Precision that I’ll match with the 6061 Black Betty multiplier when it arrives. IT should be an amazing combo.

    care to share a link to what that is? thanks

    http://anglersguidehq.com/precision-ice-rod/

    very very interesting….. thank you very much

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    October 24, 2012 at 12:38 pm #1086562

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    hey James, what rod are you planning on incorporating this reel on? I am thinking it might be a great addition to a TB Perch Sweetheart 32″.

    I just picked up a 36″ TUC Precision that I’ll match with the 6061 Black Betty multiplier when it arrives. IT should be an amazing combo.

    You’re going to love that rod James The power and sensivity of the Tuned Up line of rods is unmatched!

    I’ve been nothing but impressed with their work. So much so, I’ve got them working on a couple more.

    timschmitz
    Waconia MN
    Posts: 1652
    October 24, 2012 at 12:51 pm #1107065

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    hey James, what rod are you planning on incorporating this reel on? I am thinking it might be a great addition to a TB Perch Sweetheart 32″.

    I just picked up a 36″ TUC Precision that I’ll match with the 6061 Black Betty multiplier when it arrives. IT should be an amazing combo.

    You’re going to love that rod James The power and sensivity of the Tuned Up line of rods is unmatched!

    I’ve been nothing but impressed with their work. So much so, I’ve got them working on a couple more.

    I’ve noticed a shift in power in the otter rod box since I discovered Tuned Up Custom rods. Can’t wait to tryout the new rods! They sound even better

    Calvin Svihel
    Moderator
    Northwest Metro, MN
    Posts: 3862
    October 24, 2012 at 4:08 pm #1107128

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    I,am looking for a 36″ glass rod to mate to this reel, I like the look of frabill straight line 241, being at the bottom edge of the ice belt we dont have a lot of shops or custom builders any help?

    Big Daddy….Tuned Up Custom Rod Shop will drop ship any rod to any location. Speaking with them recently they were building a few rods for guys on the East Coast, so shipping is not a problem.

    check out this link below and feel free to shoot Adam and email about what your looking for.

    Tuned Up Custom Rods

    Joel Nelson
    Moderator
    Southeast MN
    Posts: 3137
    October 24, 2012 at 4:16 pm #1107134

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    hey James, what rod are you planning on incorporating this reel on? I am thinking it might be a great addition to a TB Perch Sweetheart 32″.

    I just picked up a 36″ TUC Precision that I’ll match with the 6061 Black Betty multiplier when it arrives. IT should be an amazing combo.

    You’re going to love that rod James The power and sensivity of the Tuned Up line of rods is unmatched!

    I’ve been nothing but impressed with their work. So much so, I’ve got them working on a couple more.

    X2 – Looking forward to getting some time under my belt with them, but I share the same view as others here. At first glance, I’m impressed with the lightness and overall sleek and slim design, even for rods of heavier powers. The slightly larger REC Recoil guides like TUC is offering should be a standard offering for any high-end rod IMO too.

    Can ice come fast enough?!?!

    Joel

    timschmitz
    Waconia MN
    Posts: 1652
    October 24, 2012 at 7:48 pm #1107244

    Can ice come fast enough?!?!

    Joel

    Hey Joel, I’ll be at that spot from last December dumping icecubes into the water you’re welcome to come help

    Joel Nelson
    Moderator
    Southeast MN
    Posts: 3137
    October 25, 2012 at 2:08 pm #1107464

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    Can ice come fast enough?!?!

    Joel

    Hey Joel, I’ll be at that spot from last December dumping icecubes into the water you’re welcome to come help

    We should try this. Right at about the 1:00 mark. It’s got to work?

    Joel

    timschmitz
    Waconia MN
    Posts: 1652
    October 25, 2012 at 3:21 pm #1107488

    Think the place across the road will let us use they’re freezer?? Lol

    quigley257
    Duluth, MN
    Posts: 3
    October 25, 2012 at 4:09 pm #1107506

    Quite possibly the biggest advance in hardware in years…

    timschmitz
    Waconia MN
    Posts: 1652
    October 25, 2012 at 6:13 pm #1107564

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    Quite possibly the biggest advance in hardware in years…

    These reels have been around for a while now. A couple years ago I was looking for a geared fly reel and found a Japanese company selling almost this exact reel. They called it a “raft reel” not new just new to ice fishing.

    Harley_93
    Posts: 2
    October 25, 2012 at 7:40 pm #1107606

    I see that the weight of the raft reel is 175 grams (6.173 oz). Anyone know what the weight of the 13 fishing gear reduction reel is going to be?

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    October 25, 2012 at 7:51 pm #1107610

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    I see that the weight of the raft reel is 175 grams (6.173 oz). Anyone know what the weight of the 13 fishing gear reduction reel is going to be?

    13 Fishing has stated their reel will come in between 6 and 7 ounces. So, very similar.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18621
    October 31, 2012 at 1:43 pm #1108591

    Those raft reels look sweet but I think the key component for transfering these types of reels to an ice fishing application is the longer reel foot to allow room for your hand.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18621
    November 6, 2012 at 9:03 pm #1110123

    Interesting that Reeds is taking pre-orders for Dec delivery on the new BB reels. Might want to check that out very quickly if you want one badly.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    November 7, 2012 at 3:25 am #1110180

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    Interesting that Reeds is taking pre-orders for Dec delivery on the new BB reels. Might want to check that out very quickly if you want one badly.

    Dean has 75 of them coming. You can “pre-order” from anyone. If you actually want to get one early in the season you’ll want to find a retailer that locked up availability early knowing that 13 Fishing plans to build a very limited supply for the first production run.

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