Best Ice Stick For Walleyes On LOTWs????

[Frank Walsh]

That's a better way of putting it. The perfect balance point. With that phrase in mind, you can really visualize how this set up will detect even the slightest sniff from a walleye.

On a similar note, I have to comment (again) on something I see all the time.
I'm a big fan of the Ice Buster bobber for a number of reasons. What I see as it's best feature, a lot of people do not take advantage of. The ability to trim the length to achieve almost neutral buoyancy in relationship to a given lure.

Makes a big difference when the fish are in a neutral state. I assume some are not aware of this option, and others are too cheap to modify the bobber, and render it useless for a heavier lure. I have seen days where this trick makes the difference from a zero to a hero.

I sure hope no one asks which side of the bobber to remove.

[Gissert]

Though I rarely use bobbers, when I do - it is the Ice Buster.

If you trim off a large piece, keep some toothpicks in your tacklebox. You can pin them back together if you go to a heavier lure.

[Frank Walsh]

Great idea. And you can pick your teeth as well.

[DSmith]

After seeing the Rock n' Reel up close, my 2x4 version is now going to be trashed. You used a material similiar to cutting boards for the base and upright. Guess a trip to a restaurant supply store will have to be planned. The same one where Gary gets his smoking spices for turkey, pork and beef. Dennis, with all your tools you should fashion a few for Frank to stock. I remember the rod holder apparatus you made for the Ranger. It works great. Thanks Gissert for all the info.

[Illinois Dennis]

Dick, once I know what I'm after, I'll make up a few. Been thinkin about it for a few years anyway so might as well put a few together- with a few twists of my own. I'll keep you posted but I won't be working on it anytime soon, not heading up north till probably March.

[DSmith]

I am going up the last week of January. March is Paddlefish snagging in Grove, OK.

[Frank Walsh]

If Dennis makes one, it will have lights, music, a cup holder, and vibrate.