Hard Water Division
Starting at $99.99
Ice rods light enough to read a panfish tick, stiff enough to set the hook in a hole — each model built ahead in its own length and power.
Steadybend Hardwater Series
Starting at $99.99
Ice rods are where a Steadybend build earns its keep — light enough to read a panfish tick, stiff enough to set the hook in a hole. Same hands, same bench, each model built ahead in the length and power we fish it in.
- Every model built in its own length and power
- Pick your thread color — grip, guides and finish are the same on every rod
- Built ahead in batches so they're ready when the ice is
Hole Hopper
24" · Medium-Light
Ready to Ship24" medium-light ice rod — 2–6 lb line, fast action. Standard Steadybend components and thread wrap.
Best for walleye jigs, finesse plastics and small cranks.
- Action
- Fast
- Line rating
- 2–6 lb
- Blank SKU
- CIB-24ML-MHX
Thread color: 6 options.
Cold Snap
26" · Light
Ready to Ship26" light ice rod — 1–4 lb line, fast action. Standard Steadybend components and thread wrap.
Best for panfish, crappie and walleye on light jigs.
- Action
- Fast
- Line rating
- 1–4 lb
- Blank SKU
- CIB-26L-MHX
Thread color: 6 options.
Tick Tamer
28" · Ultra Light
Ready to Ship28" ultralight ice rod — 1–4 lb line, fast action. Standard Steadybend components and thread wrap.
Best for panfish and trout on tiny jigs and plastics.
- Action
- Fast
- Line rating
- 1–4 lb
- Blank SKU
- CIB-28UL-MHX
Thread color: 6 options.
Frost Bite
30" · Light
Ready to Ship30" light ice rod — 2–6 lb line, fast action. Standard Steadybend components and thread wrap.
Best for panfish, crappie and walleye on light jigs.
- Action
- Fast
- Line rating
- 2–6 lb
- Blank SKU
- CIB-30-MHX
Thread color: 6 options.
Deep Freeze
36" · Light, Medium-Heavy, Medium-Light, Ultra Light
Ready to Ship36" ice rod offered in four powers — Ultralight, Light, Medium-Light and Medium-Heavy, each on its own blank. Standard Steadybend components and thread wrap.
Best for different jobs by power — Light for panfish, crappie and walleye on light jigs; Medium-Heavy for heavier jigs, big plastics and river walleye; Medium-Light for walleye jigs, finesse plastics and small cranks; Ultra Light for panfish and trout on tiny jigs and plastics.
Choose your power in the builder for that build's action and ratings.
Thread color: 6 options.