the best ice fishing bobber

[CNCMike]

There are other bobbers out there? Huh.... I only use Ice Busters. Didn't realize any other bobbers existed anymore, outside of "spring bobbers"

Ice buster is the only way to go.

[slipperybob]

Yes there are other bobbers out there

There's even the Spacebobber!!!!!

Let's me sneak attack my neighbor's fishing line! Using a flasher is totally useless with this tactic. But it lets me send my lure out in a general direction of my choice. It's all about underwater planing! I'm planning on getting a stout rod and attach a release clip on that Spacebobber. It's gimmicky but sure is fun to play around with.

[ole]

Spacebobber?

[slipperybob]

LOL's

it was at the MPLS ice fishing show.

Didn't see it at the St Paul ice fishing show.

[ole]

I might have to get me one. I'll use it with the launching rod that Jimmy Houston? sells! Thats Funny!! ole

[slipperybob]

I like pranking big fish!!! LOL's

Just make sure you've got 10# test so you can break your buddy's 4# test line. LOL's

[marine_man]

I prefer to not use a bobber and to use a deadstick holder like a Rod Rocker 2:

Check out this thread:

Rod Rocker 2

I think that a deadstick holder coupled with a deadstick is a hard system to beat - no bobber knots to freeze up and no resistance felt by the fish if you balance the rod properly.

marine_man

[nater]

What about a Ice buster that is lighted or glowing somehow, that would be nice.

[NyQuiLlama]

 Originally Posted By: nater

What about a Ice buster that is lighted or glowing somehow, that would be nice.

On their site they show how to use a toothpick to create a chamber in the top of the foam that will hold a glow-stick.

[sjburnt]

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[sodajerk]

I agree with marine man and sjburnt. The Rod Rocker 2 is a great fishing tool.

[FRESHWATER PETIE]

"Sponge Bob" is for me!

[Dave]

 Originally Posted By: Bruce Mosher

So I changed the bottom of the Wave Buster. You have to push a knife(cut into the slotted hole) through to the middle so you can snap them on and off instantly like the Ice Busters. The plastic stays tighter so it wont pop off your line as easily when casting.

One observation I have, if you do cut into the slot, so it snaps on and off the line, be very careful not to nick the plastic on the opposite side of the slot. If you do, it will weaken the plastic and the Wave Buster will come off the line once in awhile. I learned to cut carefully.

[sodajerk]

I see the Ice Busters in a lot of stores, but I don't think I've ever seen the Wave Busters anyplace. Of course, I've never specifically looked for them either. I'm interested in trying them out this summer on some slip-bobbering adventures.

Are they sold in most sporting goods stores and stocked with all the other summer bobbers?

I like to hold things in my hand and look at them before I buy them when possible, as opposed to ordering off the web.

[Bruce Mosher]

Sodajerk, You might find them at Bait shops, Cabela's, Gander Mountain and all of the Scheels stores.

Good Luck,

Bruce Mosher

[wlmrs]

Ice Buster for the win!

[sodajerk]

 Originally Posted By: Bruce Mosher

Sodajerk, You might find them at Bait shops, Cabela's, Gander Mountain and all of the Scheels stores.

Good Luck,

Bruce Mosher

Thanks Bruce. I'll check around and if I can't find any I'll order some from Today's Tackle.