13 FISHING BAITSTRIKER 42" MEDIUM HEAVY DEAD STICK ICE ROD

The 13 Fishing BaitStriker Dead Stick 107 cm Medium Heavy is an ice fishing rod for dead sticking with bait through an ice hole. The movement of the flexible Hi-Vis Quick Tip can be monitored even when the rod is resting on a holder and the bait remains at the chosen depth.

Suitable for

• Dead sticking with baitfish through an ice hole

• Fishing for pike, zander and trout with a suitable bait rig

• Fishing from a rod holder while watching the rod tip for bites

Why choose the BaitStriker Dead Stick Medium Heavy?

• The highly visible tip helps distinguish a bite from the normal movement of the bait

• The 107 cm rod can be rested a short distance from the ice hole, keeping the tip over the hole

• The extended EVA handle provides a comfortable grip when lifting the rod from the holder

• The Medium Heavy power is suitable when using a lighter rig than with the Heavy version in the same series

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: 13 Fishing

• Model: BaitStriker Dead Stick

• Product type: ice fishing rod

• Rod length: 107 cm

• Rod power: MH (Medium Heavy)

• Rod blank: solid fibreglass

• Rod tip: Hi-Vis Quick Tip

• Rod guides: Evolve Advanced Feather Light

• Reel seat: Evolve SoftTouch

• Handle: extended Evolve EVA handle

Included

• 13 Fishing BaitStriker Dead Stick 107 cm Medium Heavy ice fishing rod

Frequently asked questions

What does Dead Stick mean in ice fishing?

Dead sticking is a stationary fishing method. The bait is lowered to the chosen depth, the rod is placed on a support, and bites are detected by watching the movement of the rod tip or line.

When should I choose the Medium Heavy version of the BaitStriker?

Choose MH if your combination of bait and weight needs a less stiff rod than the Heavy. With a suitable rig, the rod tip retains enough movement to show both a pull and slackening of the line.

Does the BSR-42MHDS include a reel?

The BSR-42MHDS is an ice fishing rod sold separately. You can choose a reel, line and bait rig to suit your fishing style.

When is the BaitStriker Medium Heavy the right choice?

Choose this model if you mainly fish with stationary bait and want to read bites from the rod tip. If a larger bait or added weight puts a heavy load on the rod while it is at rest, consider the Heavy version of the same length.

Our recommendation

Position the rod holder so that the line runs from the tip guide directly into the ice hole without touching the edge. After lowering the bait, reel in the slack line until the tip bends slightly. Leave room for the tip to bend further and to straighten. A fish can move the bait in either direction, so also watch for the existing tension disappearing.

Watch for a moment to see how the rod sits under its normal load. If you change the weight or the current changes the angle of the line, reset the tension to the same starting point. Keep the handle where you can lift the rod in one motion. Before lowering the bait again, check that the line moves freely through the tip guide and that the reel drag gives smoothly when pulled.

Ice fishing rod for dead sticking with bait

The BaitStriker Medium Heavy combines a long fibreglass blank with a highly visible rod tip. It suits anglers who want to watch the rod itself for bites when fishing with bait.