Spring Bobber Insert

[ice_it_06]

Anyone have any experience or thoughts on these inserts from Jason Mitchell ?

Going to try a couple of his rods I think along with a couple more TB for next season.

[PerchJerker]

I don't use the spring bobber inserts fro Jason Mitchell but I have 2 of his spring bobber rods and love them.

[ice_it_06]

Elite Series 24SB Spring Bobber was a thought.

Thanks for the referral.

[harvey lee]

I will state this, every rod I own from Jason Mitchell I have been more than happy with.

[H two O]

Again, another rod I will have to try!

[Craig Plummer]

I got a Mitchell Perch Rod... and just put on one of the thin metal strip spring bobbers for HT and that set-up climbed the chart to be my favorite ice rod I own

[Northlander]

I prefer the meat stick over the spring bobber rod. I find the spring bobber to be a bit stiff for my liking. Its great for heavier jigs and small spoons though. I do like the action of the rod though and they are a good rod at a nice price.

With the cost of custom rods going up JM is a nice option to have.

[Craig Plummer]

I picked mine up at 40% off at Gander I think i paid only 16 bucks for the perch rod

[Eskimoman]

I picked up a 26inch Jason Mitchell perch rod at Cabelas. It was in the bargin cave. Had a string hanging from one of the guides like it was comin un wrappeed. One dot of super glue and it was good as new. I paid $17 and it is a great rod. I just put a cheap spring bobber on it. Works great!

[Rick]

I don't know about their spring bobber rods but their rods are very good. I really favor Greg Wilceski's spring bobber design. If one could put that on a Thorne Bros or Jason Mitchell rod you would have a sweet set-up.

[Woody Erickson]

Rick,

I have put the St Croix spring on both a Thorne Bros and a Jason Mitchell rod. Very nice setups.

I use a 1/8" rubber grommet (found in most hardware stores). Insert it into a small rod guide (don't remember the size). I use the ceramic style, and break out the ceramic (less mass).

Using rod wrapping thread, I wrap the guide onto the tiptop of the rod. Finish by coating the thread with some Gudebrod Rod Finish.

[harvey lee]

Thanks for the great tip Woody. My panfish and a few other rods will have this done before next ice season.