Tackle Week 2015: The Year’s Best New Rods and Reels

Best Ice Reels

Polar Fire Deluxe Tightline & Dave Genz Ice Spooler Elite

The hottest trend in ice fishing these days is to use a fly-style reel instead of a spinning reel to counteract line twist and prevent wildly spinning baits. Enter Clam’s new Dave Genz Ice Spooler Elite (right) and HT Enterprises’ Polar Fire Deluxe Tightline (left), both which will improve your odds on the ice. The Ice Spooler Elite sports a large arbour that eliminates line coiling, a left- or right-hand retrieve, 2.3:1 gear ratio, dial drag and three ball bearings. The Polar Fire features a four-bearing drive system, 2:1 gear ratio, positive drag system, extra large handles and an elongated reel foot.

More Info: Clam, 1-800-423-3474; HT Enterprises, 920-533-5080