Fishing Rod Database

CRYO

Value-priced 35" carbon graphite ice rod in fast, noodle, and spring-bobber configurations

Models
12
Price
$19.97–$59.99
Type
Ice

The Eagle Claw CRYO is a value-positioned ice fishing rod series built on high-grade carbon graphite blanks and made for anglers pursuing panfish, walleye, and trout through hard-water. All models measure 35 inches, a single standardized length that splits the difference between the company's 24" finesse offerings and longer specialty sticks. At an MSRP around $40, the CRYO series sits in the budget-conscious end of the carbon ice rod market while claiming sensitivity levels previously associated with higher price tiers. Blanks are described as ultra-light carbon graphite.

The series spans three functional sub-families: fast- and extra-fast-action tipped models (IEC35 F and XLXF prefix models) for jigging presentations where bite detection is visual and tactile; noodle-rod models (IEC35N) using S-Glass construction for a soft, full-bend action suited to light-bite species and live-bait rigs under tip-ups; and spring-bobber models (IEC35SB) that add a mechanical bite indicator at the tip for stationary jigging and dead-sticking. Guides are stainless steel fly-style and the reel seat allows adjustable positioning along the blank for balance tuning with different reel weights.

The 12-model lineup sorts cleanly by application: 6 fast/extra-fast action models (IEC35MLF28, IEC35MLF26, IEC35LF24, IEC35MF32, IEC35MHF36, IEC35MHF40, IEC35XHF42) cover light finesse to heavy jigging from a single 35" stick; 2 noodle models (IEC35N28, IEC35N32, IEC35N36) address live-bait and soft-bite situations; 2 spring-bobber models (IEC35SB25, IEC35SB28) target stationary presentation. Power steps from L through XH allow the series to address species from small panfish to large walleye and pike on a shared platform.


Deeper Dive

A closer look at notable models.

IEC35MLXF26 Ice · 35" · ML · XF action

Extra-fast ML model with the quickest tip recovery in the lineup. Suited to light jigging of finesse ice plastics and tungsten teardrops where a snappy tip generates action without compromising sensitivity. Lightest practical all-day panfish rod in the series.

IEC35N28 Ice · 35" · MH

S-Glass noodle construction. Full-body parabolic bend absorbs the headshakes of fish hooked on light wire and small hooks. Intended for live minnow rigs, small jigs under a bobber, and dead-stick finesse presentations where rod movement telegraphs bites visually.

IEC35SB25 Ice · 35" · L

Spring-bobber model with mechanical tip indicator for stationary jigging and dead-stick use. Light power blank; the spring functions as a bite amplifier for species with minimal take pressure. Distinct approach from the active-jigging fast-action models.

IEC35XHF42 Ice · 35" · XH · F action

Heaviest model in the CRYO series. Extra-heavy power on a fast-action 35" blank for large walleye, pike, and lakers with heavy jigging spoons. Uncommon power rating for ice rods at this price point.


Rods in this series

Model Length Power Price
IEC35LF24 35" L $39.99
IEC35MF32 35" M $39.99
IEC35MHF36 35" MH $49.99
IEC35MHF40 35" MH $49.99
IEC35MLF28 35" ML $20.97
IEC35MLXF26 35" ML $19.97
IEC35N28 35" MH $39.99
IEC35N32 35" H $39.99
IEC35N36 35" H $49.99
IEC35SB25 35" L $39.99
IEC35SB28 35" M $39.99
IEC35XHF42 35" XH $59.99