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13 Fishing vs st croix ice rods

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looking for a new ice fishing rod for Pan fish. 13 fishing tickle rod or St Croix? What rod do you guys like better? 

 

indy1 Newbie

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St. Croix is a great choice.  I would say to stay away from the Split Handle Clam/Genz Rod.  They splinter after being bent.  

Luttes Explorer

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I have the wicked ice ultra light with an in line reel. Absolutely love it. Amazing sensitivity and a great backbone

DH Contributor

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Did you get the black Betty inline reel? $99 for a reel is a bit much for me

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I have the St.Croix 26L Avid Glass rod for panfish and really like it, even thinking about buying a new one. I see Cabelas has them on sale right now for $39.00. I then put a Sienna reel on it and it works great. I fish outside a lot and one thing I really like about it is that the eyelets at the end of the rod don't get to small. I've had rods where the eyelets are really small at the end and they break when they get ice built up into them or when you try and break the ice off.

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Are those avid glass the ones that come with the spring indicators on them?

I'm on the move a lot outside and I know on the 13 fishing my black widow the eye doesn't freeze. Does the St Croix eyes freeze? Also do the St Croix have the insurance/warranty on the ice rods like they do on the regular rods? Does 13 fishing offer anything type of warranty insurance their rods? 

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I've got a white noise UL rod, I can't remember the length. It fishes like a noodle, meaning the bite detection is with your eyes rather than feeling the "thunk".  I've got a Frabill quicktip 32" that I absolutely love, best mass production rod that I've used. I haven't used the wicked lineup or the tickle stick. I have a TUCR Bullwhip that I've been experimenting with this season, so far I like it, but I haven't got to use it on the bull's yet but I'm more of a March madness sunfish chaser lol. 

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5 hours ago, DH said:

Are those avid glass the ones that come with the spring indicators on them?

I'm on the move a lot outside and I know on the 13 fishing my black widow the eye doesn't freeze. Does the St Croix eyes freeze? Also do the St Croix have the insurance/warranty on the ice rods like they do on the regular rods? Does 13 fishing offer anything type of warranty insurance their rods? 

Thanks guys

Not sure what you mean by a spring indicator? My eyelets freeze up from time to time when I am using fire line and I am reeling up a lot. I'm not sure what the insurance/warranty is on the St.Croix rods. I always buy my rods from Scheels and if one breaks they just give me a new one, no questions asked.

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St. Croix Legend series are the only ones that come with the spring (strike indicator).

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So I'm either going with the Tickler or the Legend. I'm pretty sure it's only 10 bucks different a between the two

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Legend is the way to go imo. 

11 hours ago, Jim Uran said:

  I've got a Frabill quicktip 32" that I absolutely love, best mass production rod that I've used. 

agreed

I also ;am liking my "snitch" I cant remember who makes it

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6 hours ago, busse3775 said:

Not sure what you mean by a spring indicator? My eyelets freeze up from time to time when I am using fire line and I am reeling up a lot. I'm not sure what the insurance/warranty is on the St.Croix rods. I always buy my rods from Scheels and if one breaks they just give me a new one, no questions asked.

I'm pretty sure St Croix has life time warranty.

Scheels just gives you new rods when your rods break? Do you bring the old broken rod with you? That seems odd.

What type of action so you guys like to use for pan fish? Ultra light? 

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I like the ultra light legend

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5 minutes ago, monstermoose78 said:

I like the ultra light legend

I think I'm gonna go with that rod actually. Them maybe throw a cheaper reel on it

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I absolutely Love my new Tickle sticks , give them a look as well.

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On January 28, 2016 at 8:32 PM, monstermoose78 said:

Legend is the way to go imo. 

agreed

I also ;am liking my "snitch" I cant remember who makes it

No.8 tackle makes the snitch. A buddy has one and loves it.

i have a 28" frabill quick tip with clam spooler elite inline reel both new this year, it's now my favorite setup!

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No. 8 Tackle is another of 13's brands....just their lower priced brand lineup ;)

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I don't think you can go wrong with those 2 options. I haven't used the Tickle Stick but have heard good things. I've used most of the St. Croixs and even the cheaper options, Premier, are good rods for their money! I've used them for over 5 years now and they have withstood a lot of use. I like the 24" UL for Panfish, 28" ML for big Crappie fishing and the 28" M for Walleye fishing. I have upgraded some of my rods so I don't use them as often today but I'd still give them my backing. 

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Brother picked up a snitch last week at our local FF for $25. Haven't had a chance to use it yet but looks & feels like a good rod especially at that price

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Still like my snitch but love my st croix for meat set up

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I have 2 st croix legend rods and love them!

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