MyFishFinder.com Just like iceshanty but warmer
just curious if there is some special, or 'neat' way to mark depth on the tip up line. I usually use a rubberband, or tie a light knot (that will pull out with any hard pressure). Im thinking a slip bobber bobber stopper might do the trick...so what do you use??
matchstick with a slip knot, pull the stick out the knot goes away. Used to do the button, but had them break, freeze in a spot when really cold, froze my hands moving the button when pulling traps. I took them all off. Matchstick is much better and easier I find much less hassle.John
Regular old buttons...not very large ones either.....Esox
Think everyone has lost something in the old shanty.I like the bobers but only use em from time to time. I often will check the holes with the vex and mark depths that meet and then set baits. Example if Iam fishing a drop from 5 to 10 fow, I will set baits at the 5 foot level in 10 fow. Sometimes its really the ticket and other time nothing? Part of the game, but a indicator really helps to get you back quick and 100%
Ive always used the smallest removable split shot I could find (bb size). I did see the micro bobbers though ....... i figured you would feel more resistence with that though .. seems like a popular choice in reading thru this thread though. Maybe ill give em a try.
Iuse yellow and orange 30# dacron flyline backing for tip up line.which I have a measured mark every 10' with a sharpie . I make a black slash for every ten feet .Basically one slash at 10' ,2 slashes at 20',3 slashes at 30',4 slashes at 40' ect.I do this to 100'.Inbetween to 10' slash marks i make a red slash at 5' in between the black slashes.It took me a couple of hours to mark my lines but it was well worth it in the end. No more guessing how deep the bottom is or how deep I am fishing.