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Thorne Bros Custom Ice Rod - Build Your Own!
Thorne Bros Custom Ice Rod - Build Your Own!
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Thorne Bros - 10091 Central Ave. - PH# 763.572.3782
10091 Central Ave NE
Blaine MN 55434
United States
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Welcome to the world of Thorne Brothers Custom Ice Rods. This page is intended for the angler who is looking for a complete customized ice rod to match their exact need. Choose your rod length, guide set, handle type, favorite color wraps and add your name or nickname to the rod. The options are endless and we pride ourselves in knowing that you'll receive a rod that is designed specifically for you and performs the way you want it to. Descriptions and images of the above options can be found below. If you don't see exactly what you want please give us a call at 763-572-3782 or shoot us an email at info@thornebros.com. If you can dream it, we can build it! Our build time for a Thorne Brothers Custom Rod is 2-3 weeks.
Thorne Brothers Custom Rods DO Not qualify for the $99 Free Shipping Promotion due to the extra insurance and packing that goes into these hand built, American Made, custom fishing rods. There will be a shipping rate associated with this item.
Rod Blank

Sweet Pea
Light Extra - Fast 1mm - 3mm 1/64 oz.- 1/16oz.

Quiverstick
Ultra Light Extra-Fast 1mm - 3mm 1/64oz. - 1/16oz.

Powernoodle
Ultra Light Extra-Fast 1mm-3mm 1/64oz. - 1/16oz.

Deadstick
Medium Moderate 1/4oz. - 1/2oz.

Panfish SweetHeart
Light Fast 2mm - 4mm 1/16oz. 1/8oz.

Perch Sweetheart
Medium Light Fast 5mm- 6mm 1/8oz. - 1/4oz.

Walleye Sweetheart
Medium Fast 1/4 oz. - 1/2oz.

Walleye Sweetheart - MH
Medium Heavy Extra - Fast 1/2oz - 1oz.

Professional Graphite
Medium Heavy Fast 1/2oz. - 1 1/2oz.

Professional Glass
Heavy Fast 3/4oz. - 2oz.
Handle Options

4" Finesse
Great for most panfish applications. The smaller profile seems most fitting for shorter rods, but it's not uncommon to find anglers putting these on rods as long as 32" as well. Very lightweight and a popular option for those anglers looking to fish in tight quarters.

5" Sweetheart
Our stock-standard panfish handle. This handle offers a lot of versatility and can be used on just about every blank we offer. Both lightweight and effective, this handle works great for both finesse and run-and-gun applications. A go-to for most anglers looking to have a custom rod built.

6" Tennessee
Our stock-standard walleye handle, also a great option for most panfish, perch and walleye outside rods. Measuring 7/8" in diameter at the center of the handle then slightly tapering off on both ends. Another versatile option that will work with most of the blanks we offer.

8" Tennessee
Very similar handle option as the 6" Tennessee but with 2" added. Great for longer outside perch and walleye rods, as well as shorter Professional rods and Dead Sticks. Very common to see this handle used for anglers looking to have rods built for rod holder applications.

11" Tennessee
Our stock-standard handle(s) for most Professional rods. Measuring nearly 1" in diameter at the center of the handle then slightly tapering off on both ends. This handle provides a lot of leverage when fighting larger fish and is great for most applications pertaining to lake trout, pike and other larger gamefish.

6" Stealth (DuraCork)
Featuring a 6" DuraCork contoured handle with a recess for your reel foot that is not only comfortable but also 30% lighter than cork. Equipped with a black outside Recoil guide set wrapped in all black. The Quiverstick Stealth is the lightest most sensitive panfish rod available.

Spinning Reel Seat
An old standby style handle. Particularly popular with larger fish applications, however it can be used on all blank options for those who prefer a reel seat mechanism. Built around a size 16 Fuji spinning reel seat.

Hidden Hood
This is a great option for the cold weather angler who prefers a comfort-fitting reel seat. The top hood is encased in cork (to keep your hand off of metal components) while the rear nut holds reel in place. A versatile option that will work with all the blanks we offer.

Locking Tennessee
A truly custom handle that offers the ability to lock a reel in place yet leaves no components exposed. No more taping if you want you want the full-cork, comfort grip feel. Each handle is lathed out of premium individual cork rings giving you the highest quality of craftsmanship and components. Another option that is available on all of our ice blank options. (Above picture has the handle in an open position to show how the reel attaches. There will not be a gap once the reel is attached to the handle)

Baitcasting Reel Seat
For the angler who prefers using a baitcasting reel while ice fishing. Most popular on our Professional series rods and when targeting larger gamefish. Built around a size 16 Fuji trigger seat.

Winn Grips
The ever popular WINN golf grips have come to the fishing world. Available in either 4.5" or 7" these handles are both light and extremely "grippy." Add in outstanding durability and a stylish look and you will see why these handles are starting to take over the ice fishing world.

7" Full Wells Handle
Popular for YEARS in fly-fishing and now available for the first time on our custom ice rods!
Ice rod guides

Standard Inside fuji
Standard Fuji Inside - Standard guide set for most inside rods (other than the Dead Stick and Professional series) but can be used for some outside applications as well. On some options like the Power Noodle, this guide set can get rather small towards the tip of the rod, causing a better chance of freeze-up. However, inside a shelter this guide set will offer a lighter, more sensitive option.

outside fuji
Outside Fuji - Standard guide set for most outside rods (other than Dead Stick and Professional series). This guide option has larger diameter guides than your Inside Standard Fuji which helps reduce freeze-up. A great all-purpose guide for the angler who is spending a lot of time out on the open ice but also plans on sitting inside a shelter from time to time too.

Outside Titanium REC recoil
Outside/Stealth REC Recoil - This guide set uses oversized REC Recoil guides and the tip is a wrapped on REC Recoil guide with a larger diameter than the standard inside option to help reduce freeze up. The lightest outside guide set we offer. Only difference between the Outside REC guide set and the Stealth REC guide set is that the Stealth set is all black in color whereas the Outside set is a metallic silver color. This style guide set comes standard on a Quiverstick XL and Outside Power Noodle.

Stealth Titanium REC recoil
"Black" version of the Outside/Stealth REC Recoil - This guide set uses oversized REC Recoil guides and the tip is a wrapped on REC Recoil guide with a larger diameter than the standard inside option to help reduce freeze up. The lightest outside guide set we offer. Only difference between the Outside REC guide set and the Stealth REC guide set is that the Stealth set is all black in color whereas the Outside set is a metallic silver color. This style guide set comes standard on a Quiverstick XL and Outside Power Noodle.
Thorne Bros Spring/Indicator options
The Thorne Bros. Tripwire System is a revolutionary ice fishing upgrade designed for ultimate finesse and sensitivity. Made from lightweight, kink-resistant titanium, the 3-inch Tripwire is epoxied directly to your rod, becoming a seamless extension tipped with a hi-vis bead and oversized REC Recoil guide. Your line runs through the rod guides and then through the spring, adding no extra weight.

Light action Tripwire
Outside Fuji/REC Outside Guides. Adds 3" to rod length. Ideal for ultra-finesse panfish presentations using 1mm–3mm tungsten jigs.

Medium/light action tripwire
Outside Fuji/REC Outside Guides. Adds 3" to rod length. Perfect for panfish and perch with 4mm–5mm tungsten or up to 1/16 oz spoons.

Medium Action tripwire
Outside Fuji/REC Outside Guides. Adds 3" to rod length. Great for finicky walleyes, lake trout, or catfish using 6mm tungsten and up to 1/8 oz spoons.
main guide wrap nylon

black 862

ghost grey 819

fire red 325

merlot 349

bluegill 422

cobalt 455

island lagoon 413

purple 631

oak leaf 525

olive 558

guaca-mole 513
main guide wrap colorfast

ghost grey 819

merlot 349

bluegill 422

colbalt 455

fire red 325

oakleaf 525

purple 631

olive 588

guaca-mole 513

island lagoon 413

neon orange 225

neon yellow 122

neon green 552

neon pink 361
trim band metallic

metallic gold 9130

metallic blue steel 9850

metallic pewter 9830

metallic copper 9710

metallic deep blue 9460

metallic aqua 9410

metallic red 9300

metallic lime 9510

metallic green 9520

metallic purple 9600

metallic fuchsia 9610

metallic silver 9860
trim band colorfast

ghost grey 819

merlot 349

bluegill 422

colbalt 455

fire red 325

oakleaf 525

purple 631

olive 588

guaca-mole 513

island lagoon 413

neon orange 225

neon yellow 122

neon green 552

neon pink 361