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In search of ice rod blanks!
Posted by: Jarrod Clouser (174.128.182.---)
Date: October 27, 2021 12:37PM

I just ordered some finesse noodle ice rod blanks and a customer is wanting something different with an extremely slow action throughout the entire blank. "Something that is very 'whippy' ". Any guidance in the right direction where I can find a product is appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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Re: In search of ice rod blanks!
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---)
Date: October 27, 2021 01:14PM

Just buy solid rods in whatever material you choose, can't be slower, or whippier than that. I wouldn't touch that without a supplied example of what they want, way to much room for interpretation.

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Re: In search of ice rod blanks!
Posted by: Robert Flowers (---.res6.spectrum.com)
Date: October 27, 2021 07:22PM

Some possibilities:
[mudhole.com]

[www.jannsnetcraft.com]

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To me, the last site looks like it has just what you're looking for.

Tight Lies and frisky fish

RJF

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Re: In search of ice rod blanks!
Posted by: Scott Olson (---.sub-174-255-0.myvzw.com)
Date: October 27, 2021 09:45PM

The UL glass rods I purchased at Netcraft in the past are what I would call "very whippy" I have a couple as samples, but have yet to find a buyer. They are way to light. I'm with Spencer. Start heavier than you expect to need and tune it to the user.

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Re: In search of ice rod blanks!
Posted by: Scott Olson (---.sub-174-255-0.myvzw.com)
Date: October 27, 2021 09:46PM

The UL glass rods I purchased at Netcraft in the past are what I would call "very whippy" I have a couple as samples, but have yet to find a buyer. They are way to light. I'm with Spencer. Start heavier than you expect to need and tune it to the user.

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Re: In search of ice rod blanks!
Posted by: Brian Gross (---.sub-174-199-79.myvzw.com)
Date: October 28, 2021 03:30PM

Check with Bass Khang or V-line rods they both are the top sellers suppliers of Ice rods to the ice rod builders, way better blanks then Jann's or Mud Hole.

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Re: In search of ice rod blanks!
Posted by: roger wilson (---)
Date: October 28, 2021 09:08PM

You can also do some on line searches for ice rod blank suppliers to find a wider selection.

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Re: In search of ice rod blanks!
Posted by: Derek Beamer (---)
Date: December 19, 2021 05:47PM

Ice Rod Building: Tips and Tricks Facebook Group might be able to provide some good guidance on that front.

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