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line through ice rod blanks, where? HT?
Posted by:
Buzz Butters
(---.ripon.k12.wi.us)
Date: March 25, 2010 01:00PM
Need to find some blanks that can be built for "inline" ice rods, graphite or glass doesn't matter as the builder will be using a spring bobber. Was going to call HT but perhaps someone here can get me to the blanks faster.
Thanks Buzz Re: line through ice rod blanks, where? HT?
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: March 25, 2010 02:38PM
Buzz,
Aren't you trying to accomplish the impossible? If you are talking about an ice rod that is of conventional length - i.e. 20-30 inches - how are you going to get a decent angle for the line to run into the blank before you run out of blank? Most ice rods need to have a pretty soft tip for most fishing needs. The combination of a soft tip, short length, makes your request somewhat difficult to satisfy. However, you might be considering a rod of longer length. In any event - when ice fishing, if outside, the line is exposed to freezing temperatures. On a conventional rod, the guides will often accumulate a layer of ice which traps the line. In such a case, the rod is tapped against the ice, the ice falls off the guide and you are back in business. With the nature of an inline rod - I can not figure how one would prevent the line from freezing solid into the blank and stopping further fishing. Maybe fine in theory - but I can see lots of reasons why - in practice - such a rod is somewhat unpractical. Good luck in your search. Roger Re: line through ice rod blanks, where? HT?
Posted by:
Buzz Butters
(---.ripon.k12.wi.us)
Date: March 25, 2010 03:42PM
Roger, I am not trying to build this rod. I detest rods of any kind where the line runs through the blank. This request is for a hobbyist rod builder who want to build in-line, through the blank ice rods. I am only looking for blanks for him.
Buzz Re: line through ice rod blanks, where? HT?
Posted by:
Phil Ewanicki
(---.179.189.72.cfl.res.rr.com)
Date: March 25, 2010 07:34PM
Do you know how your customer proposes to clear the ice out of the center of the blank, or does he plan to use these rods only in above-freezing temperatures? Re: line through ice rod blanks, where? HT?
Posted by:
Gregg Austin
(---.dsl.klmzmi.sbcglobal.net)
Date: March 25, 2010 10:09PM
I would recommend the e-glass blanks from Batson. They come in a various lengths and actions. And most of all the price is right. Re: line through ice rod blanks, where? HT?
Posted by:
Buzz Butters
(---.ripon.k12.wi.us)
Date: March 26, 2010 09:07AM
Phil,
I have no idea. I won't use them for a number of reasons. Thanks Gregg, I will check into those. Buzz Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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