I’m looking into getting a 32″ precision ice rod from Tuned Up Custom Rods. I mainly fish walleye with 1/8oz spoons. My question is should I look into the split grip or not? Thanks for the help.
September 22, 2013 at 10:51 pm
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September 22, 2013 at 11:58 pm #1196220
Its your rod BUY it the way YOU WANT it !
Some will say yes,some will say no, bottom line what do you want! If there is way you can feel the difference between split grip and full handle do it, decide from there for you feel and taste.
JMHO Jeff
September 23, 2013 at 12:25 am #1196223Good point just wanted to see if one might be better then the other with this big purchase for me. I’ve always had handles so thinking that’s what I’m going for.
September 23, 2013 at 12:47 am #1196225I have that same rod with a split grip. If I had to do it again today I would order the same rod. I love the split grip.
September 23, 2013 at 12:51 am #1196226Quote:
Good point just wanted to see if one might be better then the other with this big purchase for me. I’ve always had handles so thinking that’s what I’m going for.
I do like the split grip on ice rods,but I build my own so I can see if it is something I like/want..rods feel different to each owner.
Dont buy something just because he said she said…The cost is high enough on today’s ice rods, we dont need to buy some thing we dont like, just be sure you buy what you want in a rod.
Good luck with your purchase
September 23, 2013 at 2:17 am #1196232Split grips serve in getting you direct contact with the blank. When you are pistol gripping the rod it gives you maximum feel. We currently have both in stock.
September 25, 2013 at 3:45 pm #1196730Quote:
Split grips serve in getting you direct contact with the blank. When you are pistol gripping the rod it gives you maximum feel. We currently have both in stock.
I am in the process of finishing up a personal split grip build and just for kicks yesterday I put a reel on it and tied on a jig. I am really really surprised at the amount of added feel I have with my hand directly on the blank, I can’t wait to actually try it out on the ice this year.
I would say to the OP that if you are wanting a feel rod, get the split grip but if you are going to be relying on seeing tip movement then the split grip might not be what you want, not that it will hurt anything.
September 26, 2013 at 3:41 pm #1196942Yes it completely changes the feel of the rod. That small portion of direct contact with the blank helps.
Another thing that it does is change the grip angle to be more comfortable with fishing a pistol grip style.
It is well worth it in my opinion.
September 26, 2013 at 4:24 pm #1196960Quote:
Yes it completely changes the feel of the rod. That small portion of direct contact with the blank helps.
Another thing that it does is change the grip angle to be more comfortable with fishing a pistol grip style.
It is well worth it in my opinion.
I’ll echo John’s comments, and also say that it makes the rod fish more like the precision instrument that it is. For me, that’s mostly because the cork is “segmented”, meaning I can more easily palm and grip the rod and maintain some contact with that blank. It reminds me of the first time I fished the St. Croix Legend Extreme as an open water rod. By shrinking the cork a bit and giving some more room to get some contact with that blank, it makes the whole rod more sensitive and gives you better control. So much so, that you’re initially concerned that it’ll be fragile, which isn’t the case for either of those rods.
Joel
September 30, 2013 at 5:18 pm #1197678John, are you guys going to have a booth this year at the WI ice fishing show in Wausau? I’m just curious as I would love to get my hands on a couple of your ice sticks and feel them in person. I love my split-grips which is why I am so interested in your versions of the splits, they are phenomenal from what I’ve seen and heard about them.
October 1, 2013 at 9:20 pm #1197898We are not going to have a booth in WI this year.
Sorry.
Check out Skeeter Boat Center if you are close to them. They have our entire lineup.
John
October 2, 2013 at 1:22 am #1197948Have 7 custom rods on order. 3 from TUC and 4 from DH. All will have 4″ carbon fiber handle, both fiberglass and carbon rod blanks. Used a carbon fiber handle last winter and would be tough for me to get away from it. Looking forward to using all of them this winter.
October 2, 2013 at 12:58 pm #1198013Quote:
Have 7 custom rods on order. 3 from TUC and 4 from DH. All will have 4″ carbon fiber handle, both fiberglass and carbon rod blanks. Used a carbon fiber handle last winter and would be tough for me to get away from it. Looking forward to using all of them this winter.
I’m liken’ those carbon handles too, use them on summer rods also.
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