DIY Tanago Rod

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More tinkering around with ice fishing rod components. For ease of reference, calling it the Do It Yourself (DIY) Tanago Rod. Going to use it for Micro Fishing; hopefully to catch one of those “guppy” looking fish!

Easy to make… used a 20″ solid fiberglass ice fishing rod, a 12″ wooden handle, and a braided cord for the lillian.

Add some 2 pound test mono – smallest line in the tackle box, ready to try it out!

DIY Tanago Rod compared to Micro Fly Rods

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