The top ice fishing rod for perch and panfish in 2022 reviewed

What is the best fishing rod for perch?

The top ice fishing rod for perch and panfish in 2022 reviewed

Brand Recommended size
St. Croix Mojo 24″ Medium Light
Fenwick World Class 24″ Ultra Light (for open ice) or 21″ Light (for fishing inside shelter)
13 Fishing Tickle Stick 23″ Light
Abu Garcia Veritas 25″ Ultra Light

What is the most sensitive ice fishing rod?

A: Carbon fiber rods are made from carbon fiber blanks. Carbon fiber is generally more sensitive compared to fiberglass in fishing rods.

What is the best time to fish for perch?

Because perch live a life of danger, they favor day over night for feeding, and are most active just after sunrise and in the late afternoon, just before sundown. The only time you’ll find perch active after dark is during the spawn, when the spring water temps rise to between 44 and 55 degrees.

What is best bait for perch?

Perch fishing with worms tends to produce the best results, but maggots, prawns and lobworms are also amongst the best bait for catching perch. You can also try feeding the perch, spreading some maggots over the area you intend to fish. But don’t go overboard as perch are small and can fill themselves up quickly.

What pound test should I use for ice fishing?

Downsize your fishing line for ice fishing. In open water, line of 6- or 8-pound test may qualify as “light,” but ice anglers commonly scale down to 4-, 3-and 2-pound test with 1-pound line a serious option as well.

Where do you find perch under ice?

At first ice, look for perch near or in areas still holding healthy weeds in lakes. Bays, slow-tapering drop offs near weed lines, soft-bottom zones, flats, or reefs are all good areas. In rivers, look for perch in similar areas but out of the main river current.

Are shorter fishing rods more sensitive?

Are Shorter Fishing Rods More Sensitive? Rod length, at least when we talk about rods made from the same materials, has an influence on sensitivity. Shorter rods are usually stiffer, and less of their length will bend. This is even true when talking about same rods with the same action.