Line markers

[macker13]

i used the premade thread stopper last season for slip bobber set up but in that -10 weather it gets realy frozen to the line, i think ill have to use ht's micro bobber this year.

You can easily thaw the bobber stops by pressing them between your (bare) fingers or simply putting it in your mouth for 5 seconds.  One secret is to NOT snug them as tightly as you would on your open water rigs.

[fishstalker]

I use the smallest split shot i can find. It works just fine

[musky8it]

I use buttons on my tip-ups and if I was going to switch to something else. It be chicken bans. They're like a little plastic key ring and all you have to do is make a loop in the line and slid it on. No slidding buttons up or down the line.You can get them at Agway or Tractor supply. Also bobbers cost about ten times more than buttons or bans. Just my 2 cents.

I use regular tiny lead sinkers. After I get my right depth, I put a sinker just below the paperclip piece on my tipup. That way if I get a run, I know exactly where to reset the depth. But your button idea also sounds ok. But isn't there a chance of it sliping if it catches on the bottom of the ice hole when you pull that big Pike or Musky in? I don't know, never tryed on yet.

[Ice Shark]

Use to use buttons but too much hassle with alot of depth changes.
I now use these small spring loaded (teardrop shaped) foam bobbers.  There about an 1.25" long, clip tight and small enough to not turn off a taker (fish) but big enough to still handle while wearing gloves.

[fish time]

i like useing the button works good for me

[dw150]

have always used a button also. works great.

[digger953]

  :tipup:buttons or small gum bands esay to put on or replace get them at dollar store or craft store

[miket.]

i have been using buttons ever since i started to ice fish. never ever have i had any problems or issues.

[tuckerdg1970]

alligator clips, when done for the i take them off and clip them to my flag. real easy

[Trooper Bri]

I use a very small removable split shot, quick and easy. Since i'm also currently using Polar tipups, i can play with my bait heights without worrying about it getting getting jammed in the loop guide when i do get a customer.

[mungo544]

Button, split shot or small round paper clips.

[Litchfield Fisher]

small piece of rubber band tied in a slip knot

[hillmann]

I use a 1/4 inch long piece of toothpick or match (wooden) and tie it to the line with a larks head.  The only problme with this is if I am in shallow water and I have to tie it to the mono insted of the backer I wory that it may cause unnecessary stress on the line.  But with the button method you cant use it in shallow water at all because the button won't slip over knot between the mono and backerline.  I use about a 6 foot piece of mono on mine, if you use a shorter piece than it probly wouldn't be a problem.

[Rebelfisher]

Tiny clip on bobbers. the smallest they make and they're $0.30 ea!

[bbkyle35]

I use split shots. if your fighting a fish and they get caught on the edge of the hole they just pop off other things can slide without you noticing and then unless you check the depth again that hole can be a waste

[woodfolks]

micro bobber or split shot