Ice fishing pole for backpacking?

[timberghost72]

I'm not much of a fisherman. Tried a couple times and have caught 1 fish and I know next to nothing about fishing. I usually carry a collapsible fishing pole with me if I'm hiking or backpacking up to a lake and was wondering if using those short ice fishing poles would work. I'm looking at ways to lighten my load and every little bit helps. Is this a dumb idea or would it be fine to go this route? Also what type of lures etc should I bring on high back country lakes. I have a small 6 compartment plastic carrier for hooks and such. Keep it simple, I'm a newby 

Thanks Tony

[Buckmark]

Keep the collapsible pole or a good 2 piece 6ft on your pack, better yet get a fly rod and learn how to use it.
As far as must haves (opinions will vary) for flies that can be used with spinning gear a few wholly buggers will go a long way, some mepps spinners, panther martins, or blue fox work great, also don't pass up the tried and true small bobber and patzkues green label egg. Also matching the hatch so to speak, ie find local grubs, worm etc in logs or under rocks works wonders..
Fishing is simple, keep it that way for the back country, some small worm hooks, split shot, leader and local bait and you will do fine...
 

[lokidog]

Keep the collapsible pole or a good 2 piece 6ft on your pack, better yet get a fly rod and learn how to use it.
As far as must haves (opinions will vary) for flies that can be used with spinning gear a few wholly buggers will go a long way, some mepps spinners, panther martins, or blue fox work great, also don't pass up the tried and true small bobber and patzkues green label egg. Also matching the hatch so to speak, ie find local grubs, worm etc in logs or under rocks works wonders..
Fishing is simple, keep it that way for the back country, some small worm hooks, split shot, leader and local bait and you will do fine...

 

An ice fishing rod would suck for other than ice fishing.  I feel bad fo all the kids whose parents buy them one of those three or four foot kid's rods, have you ever tried to cast one of those?

[Tbar]

I have tried collapsible and small ice rods.  One thing that is very important (to me at least) is being able to control my cast.  Many mountain lakes are full of snags and being able to control where your bait lands is paramount. I have used some pack rods (usually 4 or 5 piece) but those tend to be a little spendy. What I've come to use is a fairly inexpensive Zebco ultra lite 5' rod. Good luck there is some good fishing in the high country. 

[Birdguy]

I have a couple of the Daiwa mincast systems, simple 5 ft rod with fool proof enclosed reel that cast amazing with a clear casting bobber (rubber tubing through the middle allows you to fill it partially with water making them cast even farther) and a couple small flies usually mosquito or ant/beetle patterns. All the lures mentioned above by Buckmark will work great with this set up. On a recent scout trip with my sons troop I was literally catching a fish on every cast, what a blast. Good luck and don't forget the pictures  .

[timberghost72]

So my collapsible is a 6.5' foot Shakespeare and cheapo reel. Sounds like I will just keep it for now. It does feel a bit too long for me so would a shorter 5'-5.5' work better? I could always use my daughters 2' Barbie pole 

[pianoman9701]

Pocket Fisherman.
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