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Looking for some feedback on various springs you have used. I almost always use 3-4mm tungsten. I have tried many different springs and 'generally' prefer a spring without the very small guide on the tip as those freeze shut too easy outside. Thanks for you feedback!
thanks guys. i should have mentioned i plan to tie the spring on the tip. My most lethal rod i have built is a noodle with 2.5in trimmed off the tip and then tie a spring on. A spring is still a bit more sensitive than just a noodle tip. I am a spring and 3-4mm tungsten guy for 90% of my fishing. The ice strong are nice but $10 a pop is plenty. I see sportsmens direct has one that is basically the same as an ice strong for way cheaper but out of stock, so that don't do much good.
I don't use spring bobbers anymore, but ice strong are the only ones I found that I wouldn't be cussing out all the time. https://www.kendersoutdoors.com/products/ice-strong-titanium-spring-bobbers
I use the Ice Strong bobbers attached to the rod tip using Loctite GO2 Tape. Allows me to easily change the bobber position by sliding the wire through the tape.
If you're going to tie an indicator on anyway I would just tie another eye on the top of the rod, get a grommet and use the St.Croix style. I like that they are adjustable and easy to remove if not needed.
I've built quite a few rods with https://fishicestrong.com/ spring bobbers - they work very well
I don't understand why the line eye on icestrong spring bobbers are "flat" instead of turned down like a line guide? Their online video seems to show the spring hanging nearly straight down when in use, but the video is such low resolution it's hard to see.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/St-Croix-Legend-Style-Ice-Fishing-Spring-Bobbers-Neon-Glow-with-Mount/273603136751?var=573023354843
I bend mine down and "squeeze" the eye to open it up a little. I also bend 3/4 of an inch on the other end at 90*, then tie on perpendicular to the rod tip. Easier for me to see.
Thanks Iceassin. Sounds like a good setup.