Bit the bullet and got the Ion R1 10″. Could not be happier with how it performed! It seemed about equally as fast as my previous Strikemaster Solo Lazer 10″. The only real noticeable difference in how the two cut is that the Ion did not catch at the bottom of the hole. The R1 was nice and smooth!. It did not bog or slow down while drilling through 15″ of ice where I was fishing. Hope this helps!
Coming from a lake Winnipeg guy, do you really need a MH? Unless your on a big walleye lake, med would be a better choice. I run the 42” Elliot, commander, black reign and a gold digger up here.
What model of Black Riegn do you have (34″ medium, 38″ medium heavy)? How do you like it? I currently have a 36″ perch sweetheart and am looking for a rod for larger lures. Can’t decide between the TUCR Commander 36″ or JT Outdoor Black Reign (not sure which model). My preference is for a rod with a little more give in the tip for the head shakes (ie. not a broomstick). Thanks.
