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Ice Fishing Tips -Check your local regulations! => Jigging => Topic started by: GBR on Dec 03, 2015, 12:38 PM
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I'm wondering what is different about a "dead stick rod" and a regular rod. I think they just have a lighter tip for better minnow action, is that correct? Do they work well for jigging? I found a "dead stick" rod I really like, but I would use it more for jigging than dead sticking. It's a medium, but has a really light tip. It seems kind of like a noodle tip UL on steroids. Is it dumb to get it if I don't plan on actually using at as a dead stick?
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when you find a rod you like get it
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From my understanding a "dead stick rod" is more of a moderate action. This allows a fish to take your offering without feeling much resistance from the rod itself. If a fish were to bite on a rod that is fast action then chances are it will bite, feel some resistance, then might end up dropping the bait.
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If a dead stick fits the bill by all means use it! A dead stick just has a very soft tip and with decent backbone in a slow/moderate action.
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Yes jig with a dead stick type of rod is just fine. It will be more of a visual cue. I've jigged with my Thorne Bros deadstick rod and it's like a light tip transition into a medium spine rod.
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I was wondering of some different types of dead stick rigs that involve minnows for crappies. please post pics. ;)
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Pics would be great. I'm trying to move away from tip-ups all the time.
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A simple rig that consistently has produced crappie for me is a Schooley rig with a size 8 horizontal jig on it. I usually lip hook a fathead. You need to be fairly close to it, because usually a crappie will slowly pull down the spring bobber till it reaches the tip. Most times they let go when they feel that extra resistance. If you are close by you just lift with a moderate sweep; a hard strike on your part will often fail in my experience.