Thorne Bros Walleye rod

Looking at getting a walleye rod from thorne bros. All of the handles have me a bit confused. Is it a personal preference or is there more sentivity in one over the other?

Personal preference….and I personally prefer Tennessee handles…

im a fan of the 5″ panfish handle….. the Tennessee is too slender feeling in my big hands…

EK

I’ve been told the tennessee handle is more sensitive just due to it being about the lightest in weight. In some cases, it may be true. I personally like to have the security of a standard reel seat. I would definitely give that hidden hood reel seat a chance if I would be in the market for another rod.

You Eastern’ers! SPOILED.
Wanna know what I have a choice of buying, and it isnt handle selection or color. I have a choice between some 10.00 ZEBCO fiberglass rods, 20.00 Berkley Combo at Canadian Tire or the very few panfish rods sold at our Sporting Goods stores made by HT.Get this, buy and HT rod bag and the rods dont fit….
SPOILED SPOILED. lol enjoy!

you can always buy online!

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you can always buy online!

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true. but then I dont get to test out features like handle selection. haha. defeats the purpose of a real ice rod, doesnt it? lol

another question for you guys.. How does the medium action walleye rod do on 1/8 oz lures like a buckshot?

I would recommend the perch outside 36″ rod for that application…but I fished a many 1/8 spoons on a walleye rod!

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you can always buy online!

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true. but then I dont get to test out features like handle selection. haha. defeats the purpose of a real ice rod, doesnt it? lol

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If you gave matt, or pat a call at thorne bros, they could get you pretty darned dialed in on an ice rod!

Thanks boss. I might have to, my HT rods are nice but wont handle a 20lb plus shark… need a BIT more back bone to rip Chubby Darters, Raps and some heavier jiggin spoons around.
Ill be in contact thanks Luke.

Brandon I will also be at the shop from 3 pm to close to help you out as well.

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Thanks boss. I might have to, my HT rods are nice but wont handle a 20lb plus shark… need a BIT more back bone to rip Chubby Darters, Raps and some heavier jiggin spoons around.
Ill be in contact thanks Luke.

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Fil….I just had a rod built made just for lake winnipeg greenbacks, where last winter I was ripping 3/4 oz live targets…like a rattle trap. I went to a medium heavy rod stretched out to 34″ in length with titanium guides, simply because I am fishing outside 99.9% of the time. This rod will be a great light laker rod as perfect greenback rod. Pat Smith or Matt Johnson are amazing in building a rod for you over the phone, its really fun to listen to how specific to detail they can get with just a few minutes over the phone.

Thorne Bros

I just ordered 2 Walleye Sweetheart rods with Matt a couple days ago. Both with Tennessee handles. (1) 30 and (1) 32

Can’t wait to put them to use!!

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I just ordered 2 Walleye Sweetheart rods with Matt a couple days ago. Both with Tennessee handles. (1) 30 and (1) 32

Can’t wait to put them to use!!

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Speaking of thorne bros…..Have you used that 36″ quiverstik? Or are you still Noodling?

Hey Cal,

I used it about 1/2 the time last year for Crappies. That ole Noodle stick I have is like a 13 year old lab that has hunted by my side since I was a kid. The obvious quality in the quiver stick is simply unquestionable. Just need to teach this old dog a new trick, and get used to the subtle differences!! I would guess you’ll see the Daze Camp in 100% Thorne Bros. rods SHORTLY. Actually I’m not even sure if it fair to have any further advantages.

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another question for you guys.. How does the medium action walleye rod do on 1/8 oz lures like a buckshot?

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It will be fine. I prefer the perch rod.