Homemade Ice Rod

  • BBKK
    IA
    Posts: 4033
    February 9, 2013 at 6:41 pm #1305112

    Epoxy just dried on today’s project. A 36″ handmade brush rod. If you don’t know what a brush rod is, they are used for hopping around shallow brush here in the miss backwaters. Typical fishing is done in less than 4 feet of water right in the thick of the laydowns. You set the hook and pull them out in one motion so they don’t get you tangled. Rigged with 4# micro ice red, most guys use 6# though. And of course a #8 ratso.

    Spinning rod guides, wooden handle, and a cheapo schooley type reel. I’d say its a medium light, moderate action.

    Definitely a different style of fishing than most are used to.

    Mudshark
    LaCrosse WI
    Posts: 2973
    February 9, 2013 at 11:54 pm #1139874

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    Definitely a different style of fishing than most are used to.

    For the younger guy’s

    BBKK
    IA
    Posts: 4033
    February 10, 2013 at 12:23 am #1139886

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    Definitely a different style of fishing than most are used to.

    For the younger guy’s

    The old guys around here look at you sideways when you pull out a spinning rod. Personally, if I can use my flasher I’m using the TUC noodle and spinning reel. When I’m fishing in the junk then I just use an “old school” set-up. Bobber when its windy or really cold, otherwise a spring stuck in the tip.

    Twitch Twitch Pause 5 times, if there is no hit then its on to the next hole.

    bigwheel
    Posts: 41
    February 10, 2013 at 12:58 am #1139893

    Just tried them ratso’s today for the first time amd had very good luck.

    BBKK
    IA
    Posts: 4033
    February 10, 2013 at 1:07 am #1139894

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    Just tried them ratso’s today for the first time amd had very good luck.

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    Not a day goes by where a ratso does not go down the hole. Some days they just nibble them, but I have not seen a place where a ratso won’t get bit. For the miss backwaters there is nothing better. Crappie and bluegill love them. Problem is, the carp and bass do also!

    bigwheel
    Posts: 41
    February 10, 2013 at 2:18 am #1139907

    Would agree caught lot of bass today no carp tho. I’m actually having fun fishing this year.

    milemark_714
    Posts: 1285
    February 10, 2013 at 3:33 am #1139927

    Those would make great rods for tip-downs.

    I remember the good old days on Lake Onalaska using similar rods.Not much line needed for sure.

    blufloyd
    Posts: 698
    February 10, 2013 at 4:51 am #1139942

    This week’s project is USA made palm rods….

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13411
    February 10, 2013 at 11:25 am #1139952

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    Definitely a different style of fishing than most are used to.

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    Jeff, not that I’m anywhere close to being as old as you
    Great memories of those sticks for sale at the at the Dime Store

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