I am looking for advice on an ice fishing rod build. I want to build a 32" walleye rod. what is the best blank to use? I am leaning towards a Thorne Bros. blank. Also, how many guides would you use and what distance should I use for spacing. This is going to be my first build. Thanks in advance for your info.

Kris,,
What weight and type of lures will you be jigging with this rod?
Buzz

Kris,
The very best blank to use is the Thorne Brothers walleye sweetheart blank.

Use 4 guides. I will check my notes and update with the spacing. (On this blank and this length, you could actually use 3 guides as well if you like)

Kris, depending on where you are located, I could give you a few pointers.

Good luck

Roger Wilson



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/20/2015 10:04AM by roger wilson.

for the price you pay for that blank, there are better options out there. I would check out sportsmensdirect. They have an extreme taper line of ice rods that are very nice for 1/3 of the price. the 31" one is what i use. as for guide spacing i usually use 5 guides on a 32 inch rod.

Janns Netcraft has a series of Ice Jigging blanks, I like the 31 inch jigging blank, and the 39 inch blank which is a little stiffer, when someone wants a longer rod, I will usually get the 39 inch blank and cut off some of the blank from the butt end. The blanks are solid, glass/graphite and work very well for jigging, and they will not break the bank. Call them and talk to one of the guys there, they all build.