Tripwire Rod

[Rick]

I thought you might like to see our own Matt Johnson and Lonnie from Thorne Bros talk about their new trip wire rod.

It certainly looks like it could be a winner. Check out the video below and let us know what you think please:

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[Deitz Dittrich]

Very neat concept and Idea.. cant wait to see it first hand... .and um then TRY it first hand.

[pushbutton]

Lots of people thought i was nuts for often using metal "springs" on my jigging set ups. The light action it gives your bait when the fish are finicky is unbelievable; not to mention strike sensing. Just ordered two, will take a few weeks, so better get on the list!!!!

[amateurfishing]

first, i thought i was the only one in the world that would miss a bite on a spring bobber rod, glad to see thats not the case

all i have to say is if the tips are more durable than JM (somehow ive broken 2) could be a winner, only feedback is would be nice to see that wire colored like orange or something so much easier to see on cloudy days or when eyes get tired from out in sun all day, so ive spray painted mine

[Get'n Jiggy]

Looks like a remedy for the 2 broken meatsticks I've got, $15 for a tip

that will last more than one outing,,, I'll bite.

[Jim Uran]

Looks like a great product!

[fishersofmen]

I like.

["Just Add Ice"]

Matt or Lonnie--What ice cleats do you guys have on? Looking for a set that fits over the bunny boots that dont fall off. Those look like that stay on pretty well.

Thanks

[Mid-Lake Rock]

Matt or Lonnie--What ice cleats do you guys have on? Looking for a set that fits over the bunny boots that dont fall off. Those look like that stay on pretty well.

Thanks

Those are Kahtoola MICROspikes. I have a set on my bunny boots and they do not come off. Only downside is that they $60. I was lucky and found them on sale in the summer for $30. BTW - they are the best pair of spikes I've owned.

[Matt Johnson]

Yep, we're wearing Kahtoola MICROspikes, hands-down the best on the market in my opinion. Sticky on the slippery ice and actually pretty darn comfortable. They come in several different sizes and fit over most boots...

[HandGunner]

they should have tried replicating the St. Croix style bobber. I made my own design of them not exactly the same but the same concept and they work amazingly well, only thing I got out of this was the wire dosnt kink or bend and able to be bent into a shape which is a great idea but its still the same as the typical spring bobbers thaught I was going to see a new kinda of design maybe they will come out with a new design with the same material that would be cool

[OnIce]

they should have tried replicating the St. Croix style bobber. I made my own design of them not exactly the same but the same concept and they work amazingly well, only thing I got out of this was the wire dosnt kink or bend and able to be bent into a shape which is a great idea but its still the same as the typical spring bobbers thaught I was going to see a new kinda of design maybe they will come out with a new design with the same material that would be cool

I think the other big thing they were going for is that it won't ice up when used outdoors in cold conditions.

[CarpinMNRiver]

Neat idea. Not sold for 70 bones though.

[BassKnuckles]

Yeah I love the idea and wish I could fork over the $70 for one. I was going to call and see if they have a wait for them or if they are available right away.

[OnAFly]

The problem with it is that you can buy a ST Croix Legend Elite bobber rod for $20 less and the bobber is removable, which is nice for transport and replacement. The bobbers look very similar between the two.

It's a bobber rod, you don't need it to be super light or super sensitive since it's a visual detection not a feel thing. I love TB rods and I've got a few, but I don't think I would buy one of these since you can get the same performance for less.

[fishwater]

The problem with it is that you can buy a ST Croix Legend Elite bobber rod for $20 less and the bobber is removable, which is nice for transport and replacement. The bobbers look very similar between the two.

It's a bobber rod, you don't need it to be super light or super sensitive since it's a visual detection not a feel thing. I love TB rods and I've got a few, but I don't think I would buy one of these since you can get the same performance for less.

The St. Croix spring design are also adjustable and the springs can be interchanged for different bait size, which is nice. I did notice they stopped using fuji reel seats and now have much cheaper reel seats on the legends. And the blanks are brittle, so it's not a win win situation by any means. Thorne blanks are very durable from my experience.

[BartmanMN]

I love the straight wire without any spring coils. I can't tell you how many times I've had my line wrapper around the little spring coils and it is almost impossible to get off without cutting and re-tieing. If you are on a hot bite or prime time, that can be a major drag.

[Deitz Dittrich]

I love the straight wire without any spring coils. I can't tell you how many times I've had my line wrapper around the little spring coils and it is almost impossible to get off without cutting and re-tieing. If you are on a hot bite or prime time, that can be a major drag.

OMG- Been there and done that. .with 1 or 2 pound line.. I just give up..

[Rick]

St Croix has the coils on their springs and I know them well. Been my go to spring bobber. Still hate getting my line caught in those coils. Feeling lucky always comes to mind when trying to pull the line out from in between the coils.

I guess I will find out soon enough about the Tripwire. I will post a pic of it here and possibly a video of it if I can get Matt to go out fishing with me

I will let you know...