You'd be better served with a short UL. Ice rods are only short for fishing in shanties and ease of transport. Even hard-core ice guys up north fish with rods 36" and over. The backbone on longer rods help to keep the strain off of the typically super light lb test.
I've backed off weight training the last month. Been focusing on cardio and body weight exercises with my daughter. We've been running 3-4 miles on her off days from soccer training. I really do enjoy running and it's much better now that I have my little buddy doing it too. I'll pick the...
Having refrained from alcohol the last month, my sleep has improved. The wife even said my snoring has pretty much stopped and no apnea symptoms that typically occur after having drinks. Also managed to get the flu last week and lost 10lbs. Winning! :LOL:
@TinyTucky drilled some holes in my pond and had non-stop perch and crappie action. I'll probably set the shanty up so the girls can fish some this weekend. Should have around5-6" by now.