05-02-2007, 12:29 PM
[cool][#0000ff]I build most of my own rods, and I make a lot of different ice rods in different lengths...from 2' to 5'. I have found that for vertical jigging perch, in deep water, there is little difference between fishing them from a tube or through an ice hole. Having the shorter rod, with greater feel and control, helps hang some of the light biters.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]It is well known that shorter rods are better for short accurate casts, whereas longer rods are good for making long power casts. No reason why you can't employ a short stick in tight cover. Makes sense to me.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]But...I don't wanna hear that you take out an ice auger just to complete the illusion that you are ice fishing.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]It is well known that shorter rods are better for short accurate casts, whereas longer rods are good for making long power casts. No reason why you can't employ a short stick in tight cover. Makes sense to me.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]But...I don't wanna hear that you take out an ice auger just to complete the illusion that you are ice fishing.[/#0000ff]
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