i really like mine on lsc. but its been worthless anywhere else that i have fished.

 

i really like mine on lsc. but its been worthless anywhere else that i have fished.

True dat. Aint no good over 10 ft deep.

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What is it like if you hook into a real fish with that. I would guess with no drag and no give in the rod that the occasional fat walter breaks your heart. I admit I just cant bring myself to use the schooly because I think they look stupid. Ive been shown up by buddies with them before fishing gills on a light bite, but I still cant do it. If I get those and like them it just proves how dumb I am for all the money ive spent. And everyone knows that expensive ice fishing gear really helps with the ladies.

 

I agree!!! That is all I've ever used. Had 5 of them until this year when I lost one down the hole while I wasn't paying attention. Ugh!

 

I use all 3 of mine all the time unless I'm going deep or for bigger fish the pans sppecks or perch.

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What is it like if you hook into a real fish with that. I would guess with no drag and no give in the rod that the occasional fat walter breaks your heart. I admit I just cant bring myself to use the schooly because I think they look stupid. Ive been shown up by buddies with them before fishing gills on a light bite, but I still cant do it. If I get those and like them it just proves how dumb I am for all the money ive spent. And everyone knows that expensive ice fishing gear really helps with the ladies.

You keep the thumbscrew loose enough and apply drag manually. I keep the reel very loose and have my thumb against it when i set hook.

Both my daughters are experts with one.

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Old faithfull.

 

Old faithfull.

Never leave home without one!

 

Thats all I ever use in shallow water for perch, and once in a while you will land a fish like this.....

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I admit I am certainly wrong.

 

i use them when i was a kid back then LOL 25- yrs ago is what they had caught many fish with them.... the reel no line twist.... rod works even on bigger gills....now i like fly reels more they have come a long way still can't bring my self to buy a rod over $20 tho and they work just fine put t schooley reel on any rod and it works great tho... yep you r the drag with your thumb... use to take cheap line load it up then use good line to fish with to get better retrieve rate fish 30 ft of water alot

 

How about the spud, bucket, sled,auger, creepers, tip-up, string, hook, stick and of course beer? the schooley is just an improvement of the lowly stick.

 

Only the spud, auger, and tip up really count in that list, the rest are great all around inventions, but not exclusive to ice fishing.

 

How about the spud, bucket, sled,auger, creepers, tip-up, string, hook, stick and of course beer? the schooley is just an improvement of the lowly stick.

I never took, 8 spuds, 8 augers, 8 sleds.. with me but I head out with 8 Schooley style rods every time...

Here are the results... (all 2013 pictures)

And the guns that made all of that mess...

Don't know how I would do without! I love taking the spinning reel guys to Schooley over and over again as well!

Good luck and spring bobbers down, to all!!

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Its the only rod I will use for pan fish.

 

This is the one I made for the wifey...

Ya just can't beat made in Michigan either!

Also just a tip, when the eyelet falls of the end of that spring bobber, take a regular tip-top, squeeze it flat and slide it on the end of the spring, the lighter the better, I knock out the middle ring on the eye to make it lighter...

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I bet Scratcher takes at least 8 Blues with him also!!!!:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

 

I keep the reel very loose and have my thumb against it when i set hook.


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I do the exact same thing. Even in deeper water I just do hand over fist and lay line off to the side to reel. Love them.

 

I bet Scratcher takes at least 8 Blues with him also!!!!:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

LOL! I never take the Blue on the ice, but cleaning the catch, it is like a 2 to 1, I won't say which is which....:yikes:

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I used to use them for steelhead through the ice worked very well believe it or not!

 

i ve used in the days we had plenty ice along with rods made from dowel rods with 2 l screws you wrapped line around. caught many walleye and perch and smelt off leaminton and thames river where depths exceeded 25 ft without any problems. too many guys here nowadays get caught up in buying rods with spinning reels because big buisiness promotes that way. Kinda sad. its impossible to go anywhere now and and try to find the old orange dowel 2$ rods for sale, but you can find a spincasting reel and small rod anywhere that should be used for casting. lol

 

Gotta go to ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-VINTAGE-...LES-RODS-WOODEN-HANDLES-/281071751668?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41712e91f4
http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-VINTAGE-...ES-RODS-PLASTIC-HANDLES-/281071751823?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41712e928f

 

Spinning rods suck. I only use them in the summer when i absolutely have to, with lite lures. Baitcasters and in lines all the way.

 

Those rods on ebay are exactly what im talking about. schooleys are great too. do u think the fish below care what kinda rod your hook is attached too? dont forget, its not the tools that make the mechanic.

 

Those rods on ebay are exactly what im talking about. schooleys are great too. do u think the fish below care what kinda rod your hook is attached too? dont forget, its not the tools that make the mechanic.

Catchmore Ice Fishing Rod Combo

made in MICHIGAN , rod go's for around 10 bucks,combo around 12 to 15 and you get a decent ultralight reel for soft water
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Catchmore-I...ing-Rod-Combo-Brand-New-/320581338655?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa423061f

If you strech your line against the drag when you start fishing and use a swivel, you won't have a line twist problem, I never open the bail on my ice tackle, pull out my line to depth, no problems, memory gone.