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I haven’t seen the griggs spinning rods. My local sportsmans only has the fly rods. Funny thing is, griggs must be a sportsmans only type rod since you can’t seem to find any information on it, or purchase it anywhere besides sportsmans. Internet searches are fruitless. It would be nice to see a picture of it and have its specs.
Doug
Also, I noticed there are 3 sizes to the adjust-a-bubble brand bobbers. What size is the best one to use?
Doug
I’m betting you can get some good leverage with that setup and get those 1/64oz jigs out there a ways. I just might give that a try. It would make things much easier, since I can find a good comfortable reel a lot easier than finding a pole. Back about 15 years ago or so you could easily find a decent inexpensive UL spinning rod 2-piece with a shortened cork handle (8″ or so long) with rings. It seems now in my searches most new spinning rods have an enourmously huge long handle that extends past the preset reel seats. I’m not sure what made designers go this way, but it isn’t balanced in the slightest. I’m kind of bummed that I no longer have a cabelas in my town to go browse their line of rods. With all this cold weather i’m starting to get jumpy. Ice fishing isn’t footing the bill anymore. I just need to get out and go hiking/camping and fishing.
Doug
I happen to own a sage 9′ 5# 4-piece with a tube. It’s convienent and compact. I’ve debated taking 2 poles with me. I was thinking something inbetween like a spin/fly combo might be the way to go to save on weight. So a 3# 7′ might be a simple solution to the inbetween worlds of both styles. I couldn’t imagine putting a spin reel on my 9′, that would seem awkward. If all else I’m just planning on getting a decent 2-3 piece spinning rod and using cast-a-bubbles. Thanks for your advice so far.
Doug
