The Must Have Ice Rod

This year I have been trying various ice products from Frabill.  For those that don't know Frabill makes just about everything you can use for ice fishing.   Odds are if you fish, you own several Frabill products.  From bait buckets, to landing nets and ice rods, they have it all.  This year I found a product that will be part of my panfish arsenal for a long time.

If, like me, you enjoy fishing panfish I suggest you check out the 27" Quick Tip Rod from Frabill.  I own over 30 ice fishing rod/reel combo's, some left over from my guiding days, but this rod has replaced all other panfish rods in my ice bag.  For the last few years I have been using St. Croix Legend ice rods with the spring bobber system.  Overall this was a good set-up except for the part that made the system work, the spring on the spring bobber.  There is nothing more frustrating than getting your line taggled in that spring and somehow it magically gets tangled all the time.  If you use this rod, you know exactly what I am talking about. Even if you trim the spring, it still happens and it is frustrating.

I would argue that Frabill has eliminated the need for a spring bobber with the 27" Quick Tip Rod as it seems to be the perfect balance of sensativity and strength.  Essentially the tip of the rod is a built in spring bobber without any attachments needed.  The tip is designed to show the slightest bite and it does!

I am very excited about this rod and the fact that my St. Croix rods with those frustrating springs can be left at home now.  Whether you are in the market or not for a new ice rod it is worth your time to check one out.  It is nice to find a product that when you hold in your hand you can say, "great idea" and the design of this rod is certainly a great idea.  If you want to read more about the You can read more about the 27" Quick Tip Rod HERE