Ice Rods for Big Lake Trout

[stan55]

42 inch heavy would be fine. I've used 4ft rods on Flaming Gorge for big lakers with no issues. I would be wary of fast action graphite rods though. Graphite doesn't like very cold temps. Combined with a big fish the rod could crack. I've had it happen. Look for a medium action. I think an Ugly stick in the 4ft range medium heavy or heavy would also work just fine for ice fishing.