11-30-2011, 07:40 PM
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+1 to spring bobbers. If you're after panfish I'd say they are a must-have (YMMV).
Realized old guitar strings can be fashioned into great spring bobbers. Check them out on [url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQqssLMNZI0"]Youtube[/url] - this is my favorite style.
+1 to a teeter totter holder - I've got a couple Mr Jigger's. Cut a cork to add to the wire, and you're in business. Might try making some from wood or PVC.
I'm not gonna mention the Jawjacker - start THAT up again.[blush]
As for rods - one thing hadn't seen mentioned is the size of the eye-holes. I like a rod with more like a medium action, and bigger style eye-holes, so the line doesn't ice up as much. And with a medium action, plus spring bobber - you've got all the sensitivity, plus enough backbone if your perch turns into a tiger-musky!
I've wondered about the 'specialized ice-fishing lines' - are they really any better/different that regular line?
But by all means - any ice rod you buy, rip off the line that came with it, and reload fresh.
I got a rod that lights up and glows when you reel. Kinda fun for the tent (kids get a kick out of it).
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+1 to spring bobbers. If you're after panfish I'd say they are a must-have (YMMV).
Realized old guitar strings can be fashioned into great spring bobbers. Check them out on [url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQqssLMNZI0"]Youtube[/url] - this is my favorite style.
+1 to a teeter totter holder - I've got a couple Mr Jigger's. Cut a cork to add to the wire, and you're in business. Might try making some from wood or PVC.
I'm not gonna mention the Jawjacker - start THAT up again.[blush]
As for rods - one thing hadn't seen mentioned is the size of the eye-holes. I like a rod with more like a medium action, and bigger style eye-holes, so the line doesn't ice up as much. And with a medium action, plus spring bobber - you've got all the sensitivity, plus enough backbone if your perch turns into a tiger-musky!
I've wondered about the 'specialized ice-fishing lines' - are they really any better/different that regular line?
But by all means - any ice rod you buy, rip off the line that came with it, and reload fresh.
I got a rod that lights up and glows when you reel. Kinda fun for the tent (kids get a kick out of it).