Author Topic: Ice rod strike indicators (Read 4587 times)

Dima · « **on:** Jan 04, 2019, 02:16 PM »

I enjoy making homemade tackle. When I can't go fishing - I make stuff. We still don't have ice. So I just created a video on how to make strike indicators for ice fishing for anyone interested in making them.

Here is the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/RaAqV6_cHJk

Last winter I made these ice rod strike indicators for myself, tested them, and liked how they worked.

Edit: Thank you very much for your comments. This is very motivating. I will be making and publishing more fishing-related videos on my channel every now and then.

Deal Ninja · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 04, 2019, 02:24 PM »

Very cool video Dima! Welcome to the Ice Shanty!

DN

Dima · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 04, 2019, 03:07 PM »

Thank you Deal Ninja.

royjulius · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 04, 2019, 03:24 PM »

Cool video and idea!

phesant · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 04, 2019, 03:26 PM »

Very Cool....... I will have to try this...... Nicely Done

grababrewski · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 04, 2019, 03:54 PM »

Very nice, I know what I'm making tonight.

Thanks for sharing!

hays47 · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 04, 2019, 04:12 PM »

Very clever use of otherwise scrap material.

rdhammah · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 04, 2019, 05:10 PM »

absolutely great idea!

WyoMinFisher · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 04, 2019, 05:43 PM »

That's phenomenal, Thanks for sharing!!

TickleStick · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 04, 2019, 06:53 PM »

Very nice.

I wonder if thick flourocarbon would work...

river_scum · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 04, 2019, 07:17 PM »

very nice thanks for sharing

Whopper Stopper · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 04, 2019, 07:35 PM »

Very good

WS

lefty2053 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 04, 2019, 07:39 PM »

Very nice. I would guess if someone wanted to use say an 1/8 Oz Lure they could double the thickness of the material with glue.

captain54 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 05, 2019, 05:31 AM »

Thanks, and welcome to Ice Shanty

Light liner · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 05, 2019, 07:13 AM »

Resourceful.
Thanks for sharing.

Ice_Fly_Guy · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 05, 2019, 08:15 AM »

Outstanding. Thanks for sharing.

Unclegillhunter · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 05, 2019, 10:13 AM »

Don’t use indicators, but very well made video. Thanks for sharing!
Keep it safe! JDL

Dima · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 05, 2019, 10:38 AM »

Quote from: TickleStick on Jan 04, 2019, 06:53 PM

Very nice.

I wonder if thick flourocarbon would work...

I've experimented with different materials, including a thick fishing line. I used monofilament high-pound test, leftovers from saltwater fishing, and it worked alright. Fluorocarbon is stiffer than monofilament, which is better. But the line should be pretty thick.

masoneddie · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 05, 2019, 11:59 AM »

Excellent job and thanks for sharing....Welcome to IceShanty Dima!!

Fishwacker1 · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 06, 2019, 01:10 AM »

Very professional video. Thanks for producing it.

Reinert · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 06, 2019, 06:06 AM »

That's pretty slick!! Well done!!!

Osage · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 06, 2019, 12:17 PM »

Two of my favorite things in life,spring bobbers and DIY ‘s,thanks for posting,I’m sure to make some.

jerryfishing · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 08, 2019, 05:41 PM »

Good video! Thank you for sharing!

Conesus_Kid · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 09, 2019, 08:12 AM »

Those are fantastic!

I know what I'm doing after work today...

hnd · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 09, 2019, 10:14 AM »

those look pretty awesome.

question though, how is it in the cold?

Dima · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 09, 2019, 09:12 PM »

It gets a bit stiffer, but I account for that when I test. Also, I have them in various widths so I can see what works best for the weather.

Fishin fan · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 10, 2019, 06:10 AM »

One of the best posts/videos ever!

Dave

matt12 · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 10, 2019, 06:46 AM »

awesome!

GitRDone · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 10, 2019, 07:43 AM »

Great Video, I will be making my own strike indicators thanks to your video. Well done!

Fisherman80 · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 10, 2019, 09:40 AM »

Good stuff...thanks for sharing!

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Author Topic: Ice rod strike indicators (Read 4587 times)