ICE 24XL | 24″ | Medium Power | Extra Light Action

Techniques: Jigging, Dead Stick

Rod Overview, Use, & Application

When fish are reluctant to bite, the right rod can make all the difference. The ICE 24XL was designed for anglers who enjoy targeting panfish and other light-biting species with finesse presentations while keeping quality and affordability at the forefront. At just 24 inches with an extra-light power, this compact rod offers outstanding bite detection and precise lure control, making it an excellent choice for tiny tungsten jigs, micro plastics, waxworms, spikes, and other lightweight ice fishing presentations. The responsive carbon blank features a soft, forgiving tip that clearly telegraphs the slightest up-bite or downward pressure, helping anglers recognize subtle strikes that might otherwise go unnoticed. Despite its delicate presentation, the blank transitions smoothly into enough backbone to maintain control throughout the fight, creating a balanced rod that’s enjoyable to fish from first ice through late season. Compatible with popular auto hook setting devices (Jaw jacker, Clam, HT).

Lightweight guides, a comfortable handle, and dependable Douglas Outdoors craftsmanship ensure the ICE 24XL remains comfortable to fish during long hours on the ice while delivering the durability needed for season after season of reliable performance. Whether you’re fishing inside a portable shelter or moving quickly from hole to hole, the ICE 24XL provides the finesse and responsiveness that make winter fishing more productive. The ICE 24XL proves that an affordable ice fishing rod can still deliver premium-level performance where it matters most. Sensitive, lightweight, and easy to fish, it’s an outstanding choice for anglers who appreciate finesse presentations and want to maximize every opportunity beneath the ice.

Rod Specs

• Length: 24″
• Power: Medium
• Action: Extra Light
• Weight: 1.73 oz.
• Techniques: Jigging, Dead Stick
• Pieces: 1
• Handle: ICE S1
• Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, no one else offers limited lifetime warranty on ice rods

Other Rod Options

The Douglas ICE Series offers purpose-built rods for virtually every style of ice fishing, allowing anglers to match their equipment to the day’s conditions and target species. The ICE 24XL is an excellent finesse option for small jigs and light line, while longer medium-light and medium-power models provide additional versatility for larger presentations and stronger fish. Anglers who routinely fish spoons, jigging raps, or live bait rigs can complement the ICE 24XL with a heavier model such as the ICE 32MLF, ICE 34MXF, or the ICE 36MH to expand their capabilities without sacrificing the lightweight feel and exceptional value found throughout the series. No matter which model you choose, every Douglas ICE rod is engineered to deliver dependable performance at a price that’s accessible to anglers of every experience level.

For a complete listing of all ICE Rod Series models (and other comparable rods), please visit our ICE Rod Series page.