Wood Handled Ice Fishing Rods

Hello All,

I got into ice fishing over the last two years, and I LOVE fishing with tip-downs. However, I don’t own any myself. I thought it would be fun to build a couple, so that I always have a few to put out. Any idea / sources on where I can get the wood-handled ones? I know Schooley’s sells the plastic ones, but, to be 100% honest, I prefer the aesthetics of the wood handle.

Thanks!

https://www.jannsnetcraft.com/ice-rod-handle-kits/920202.aspx

I bought a Rip City combo at Fleet Farm several years ago. It’s my favorite rod, and I have four Thorne Bros rods. I looked to see if they were still available, but there’s only one offshore site selling a lot of six. May show up on eBay from time to time. Best handle IMO.

Here are the first jig sticks I ever used for walleye ice fishing.
They still work.

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Wood handle are easy to make on a lathe. If you don’t have a lathe get a chunk of wood and drill a hole thru the center. Go to Rockler on their class / demo day and try out theirs.

look up wristsetter rods on facebook. john makes custom rods with wood handles.

Wood handles are next to metal handles for warmth on ice rods.

I enjoy making a few. No real reason other than I think they look cool and they’re fun to make

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