So the ice season here in Utah is going to be starting soon and i was going to target some trophy bluegills a lake called Mantua has produced 2+ Pounders, anyways i was looking at the *** Tickle Stick Ice Fishing Rod's and they have a new 2017 model that is a "Super super ultralight" I am generally just looking for a rod around the $50 price mark that will be really sensitive and good for bluegills so let me know what you think of the tickle stick series and suggest any others you would have in mind thank you!

Perhaps what I'm suggesting is "old news" for you, and it doesn't really answer your question (sorry for that), but IMO, instead of trying to find a super sensitive rod (for bluegill), invest in one that has an oversized tip guide-one which easily accommodates the foam of a spring bobber.  Spring bobbers are great for detecting even the softest bites AND even those "negative" bites where the bluegill lifts up the bait. You won't need to feel the bites because you'll see them instead.

25 minutes ago, Ratherbfishing said:

You won't need to feel the bites because you'll see them instead.

I think that's how the Tickle Stick is supposed to work.  I've only seen videos of it in action, though.

I make my own spring bobbers using the spring that pushes up the flint in a box 

ighter. It even moves from the water pressure caused by a pannie moving close to my jig! 

A work buddy of mine has the tickle stick and he really likes it. Because of the flat blank at the end of the rod, The paint at the end of the rod will chip off a little if that is an issue to you.

We both each have a beaver d**n glass noodle. These rods are pretty good and have some nice features including a real sensitive tip (although not quite as sensitive as a ticklestick), but have some backbone and aren't full fiberglass wet noodles. They also have bigger eyelets than a ticklestick which help prevent ice formation and complete freezing up of your rod guides. They are about $20-25 and are great for fighting bluegills, crappies, and the like, might be a good option for you.

https://www.acmetackle.com/products/beaver-dam-23-glass-noodle-rod