Author Topic: lets talk about this rubber band trick... (Read 23272 times)

sawmillr · « **Reply #30 on:** Dec 26, 2011, 06:43 PM »

Thanks for the trick guys, I can't wait to try it.I fish a lake with walleyes and don't catch many,have quite a few run and drops.Maybe i can clothsline a few this season.Thanks again.

MBrown4 · « **Reply #31 on:** Dec 27, 2011, 10:36 AM »

yeah im really looking forward to trying it for salmon and walleye.

double_a85 · « **Reply #32 on:** Dec 27, 2011, 12:15 PM »

New to ice fishing and planning on buying a few tip ups to use this winter... glad I found this thread... will be buying some rubber bands as well... Thanks for this tip all!

tapone · « **Reply #33 on:** Dec 27, 2011, 04:43 PM »

I am going to have to try this... I usually unwind 15-20 feet of line and then wind it oppisite of the rest of the line that is left on the spool. Once the fish takes out that line, there is a couple of inches where the line has to turn the spool again in the direction of the backing.... just a slight jerk when it goes the other way will set the hook if your hooks are sharp.

Dave3974 · « **Reply #34 on:** Dec 29, 2011, 02:41 PM »

What im confused about is if the rubeer band is around the spool wont the line come to a dead stop if someone could email me with the way to do this it sounds good but im confused PLEASE HELP hahaha DAVE

MBrown4 · « **Reply #35 on:** Dec 29, 2011, 04:15 PM »

no because you wrap the line over the band and then the fish hits the band it should jerk it and then break it allowing it to keep spooling

sawmillr · « **Reply #36 on:** Dec 29, 2011, 06:08 PM »

Dave,i also had a little trouble understanding it,I took one of my tip-ups and set it up with the rubber band.Try it and it will be clear.If you pull kind of hard the rubberband does in fact break.This is a great ideas long as the d.e.c. doesn't outlaw it.

semperfi · « **Reply #37 on:** Dec 29, 2011, 06:21 PM »

tried this last year,,had very very few false flags,,and much ,much mofe fish on the ice,,i did not get the chance at trout or pike,,but pickeral,bass and perch did not stand a chance,,i also was using treble hooks,,thanks,, supper idea

NoMe · « **Reply #38 on:** Dec 29, 2011, 08:27 PM »

Is it a MUST to use this method with circle hooks? I can see it working but don't understand why it wouldn't work with say eagle claw bait holders.

semperfi · « **Reply #39 on:** Dec 30, 2011, 04:38 AM »

Quote from: NoMe on Dec 29, 2011, 08:27 PM

Is it a MUST to use this method with circle hooks? I can see it working but don't understand why it wouldn't work with say eagle claw bait holders.

no its not a must,,i have used a variety of different hooks,,all with the same result,,fish on the ice

Dave3974 · « **Reply #40 on:** Dec 30, 2011, 08:47 AM »

OK so what does this do put a little tension on the line? im going to try this so one more thing do you wind it up the same way cause in one post someone said wind it up in the oppesite direction.

pokefan1 · « **Reply #41 on:** Dec 30, 2011, 09:35 AM »

I wind it in the same direction. It works as a "hooker setter" if you will. When the fish takes of with the bait, it will hit the band and the tension pulls back setting the hook. I use size 4 or 6 Gamagatsu (sp) circle hooks.

I just returned from a trip to a lake where I was targeting walleye and fished 24 hrs. I had 5 flags and had 5 fish. I set my first rubber band ( one about the size you would find one a daily newpaper if you ever had one delivered to your home) about 10"-16" above the depth marker. This sets the hook when the walleye run or take the minnow. I use a more sustantial rubber band about 10' above the depth marker, this one is so the fish will not spool my line. Some of the walleye caught were 24" and never broke the first rubber band. Just make sure to check the rubber bands each outting as the cold is hard on them but a package is like $0.99.

I always use circle hooks as there is no need to use anything else. The fish are usually hooked in the corner of the mouth or real close to it. This method provides for selective harvest of the fish. No deep hook sets so the fish can be released with minimal damage

I was usung 5" sucker minnows hooked just infront of the dorsal fin.

Dave3974 · « **Reply #42 on:** Dec 30, 2011, 10:23 AM »

thank you for the info I really appreciate it can't wait to try again thanks for the info. Dave

Tripwy · « **Reply #43 on:** Dec 30, 2011, 10:30 AM »

This is a great dicussion... I've never had too much trouble catching the walley on tip-ups but i gave up on most trout a long time ago. I am surely going to try this on trout this weekend!!

kb · « **Reply #44 on:** Jan 01, 2012, 10:26 AM »

Anyone use them for crappie or perch?

jaysun23 · « **Reply #45 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 02:47 PM »

I don't use tipups for crappies or perch

NoMe · « **Reply #46 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 07:53 PM »

I finally got a chance to use this idea, I was tending other flags when one went up far away. I finished with tending and walked over and the band had set the hook on a 3lb salmon. He didn't break the band nor spool my line. Thank you IS members for sharing this little but effective trick.

jgouldin · « **Reply #47 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 09:03 PM »

This is the coolest thing I have ever seen I will try this this winter thanks guy!

s10w355 · « **Reply #48 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 11:18 AM »

i love how the most simplest thinks are the coolest and work great!

Ironeagle · « **Reply #49 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 08:44 PM »

set me straight please???
so the fish takes your bait and moves off and the band is around the spool and stretches setting the hook and the fish continues to move off or runs breaking the band and letting line spool off as normal? so you have to replace the band after every fish?

MBrown4 · « **Reply #50 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 08:48 PM »

yes.if the band doesnt break than no need to replace it but i bet you could double knot it back together. ill just keep replacing them though.safer

Ironeagle · « **Reply #51 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 08:52 PM »

okay thanks, i do know you can get bands in sizes, so different strengths for the different species.

MBrown4 · « **Reply #52 on:** Jan 05, 2012, 09:07 PM »

see thats what i was wondering. i figured just an average size one would be best. still snap but will have enough back bone to get the job done

JG ICE · « **Reply #53 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 05:45 AM »

cool idea ill be trying this next week

gooseblaster49707 · « **Reply #54 on:** Jan 14, 2012, 09:05 PM »

been buying my rubberbands from the local baitshop 300 for $1.99. Walker Downrigger packaged. use them on the boat in the summer. more consistant than a clamp style release. really great for the walleye. should be as good or better for this style fishing.

crow223 · « **Reply #55 on:** Jan 15, 2012, 09:07 AM »

Quote from: MBrown4 on Dec 21, 2011, 10:36 AM

fishnfool it works good for salmon then? and what size bait do you use it with? i use smelt i jig up and im just wondering if a salmon holds it for a while before sucking it in

Used it on pike yesterday. It worked great! Had 3 flags and iced 2 fish.

double_a85 · « **Reply #56 on:** Jan 15, 2012, 05:09 PM »

Tried this technique out yesterday... first time I have ever used tipups and caught a trout on my first ever flag!

Thank you all for the tips on this website.

RIVERRAT2 · « **Reply #57 on:** Jan 20, 2012, 02:32 PM »

DONOT give up,each person is different,the way they fish is different,tackle is different,KEEP TRYING,you will come up with
some thing that works for you,,i started ice fishing around 1944 or 45 i have learned,and am still learning,have had good/bad
days fishing,but good or bad it is better then working,RIGHT.

RAT

dave b. · « **Reply #58 on:** Jan 23, 2012, 06:54 AM »

Tried this this past weekend. slow fishing. Two flags two fish caught. I used Gamugatzi circle hooks both fish didn't break the rubber bands. size 33 bands from staples.

VDueslerIV · « **Reply #59 on:** Jan 23, 2012, 07:10 PM »

gonna try this trick for the walleye challenge next weekend...man i can't wait to try it...thanks is members

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