13 FISHING Widow Maker Ice Fishing Rod, 28 in, Medium, Fast Action

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Item weight: 1.6 ounces
Product dimensions: 30 x 3 x 1.8 inches

Quick take

A 28-inch graphite ice fishing rod with fast action designed for setting hooks and fighting fish through small holes.

The 13 Fishing Widow Maker is a 28-inch, one-piece ice rod with a medium power and fast action. It pairs a Toray graphite blank with a cork Tennessee-style handle and ALPS double-diamond coated guides, and weighs just 1.6 ounces. Anglers working for trout and perch through the ice will find a short, light rod that handles mono, fluorocarbon or braid.

Best for

Winter jigging for walleye and perch through thick ice
Detecting subtle bites when fish bite softly in cold water
Anglers who want a graphite rod that is light enough to hold all day

Skip if

You fish open water only and need a longer rod
You want a rod that flexes all the way through the blank

Strengths

36-ton graphite blank is light and sensitive to detect the smallest jigging bites
Fast action concentrates power in the tip for quick hook sets on small mouths
28-inch length is short enough to work in confined ice fishing shelters

Trade-offs

Fast action means less power in the lower blank to fight heavy fish or thick ice
Short length limits casting distance and makes long trips to holes awkward
Graphite can be brittle and break if the rod is bent too far back

Fishing fit

Species: Trout
Panfish
Water: Ice
Freshwater
Techniques: Ice fishing
Skill level: Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Type	ice fishing rod
Length	28 in
Material	36-ton graphite
Action	Fast
Power	Medium
Handle	Portuguese cork, 5A grade
Guides	ALPS thin wire double diamond coated

Updated 21 October 2026

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