DIY Ice Fishing Spring Bobbers

[ChrisTheFish]

It's a stupid simple tutorial, but for the few who may be interested, here it is. Hope it's helpful. If someone has a better idea for attaching them to the rod, I would love to hear it.

http://www.livingflylegacy.com/2014/01/d...bbers.html
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[idtroutfool]

Unless you don't want the spring bobber to be permanently attached you can wrap and tie it place like you would a rod guide when building a rod and then coat it in epoxy.
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[ChrisTheFish]

I'm not sure where the video went. Just realized it wasn't showing up on the original post. Fixed it, and you can see the youtube tutorial now. Sorry bout that!
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[ChrisTheFish]

That's definitely one I hadn't considered. I would be a bit nervous having it be a permanent part of the rod, but it would certainly look less ghetto! Thanks for the idea. Maybe tying in onto the rod like tying a fly would work, and you could clip the thread when you wanted it off... hmmmm.
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[drowning_flys]

what about heating up the tip removing the guide and heat shrink tubing reinstall the tip ?
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[ChrisTheFish]

Now there's an idea. I wonder if there is a material that would allow you to shrink-wrap it on without removing the top of the rod. Sounds like I need to consult the almighty google.
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[AverysAdventure]

what about heating up the tip removing the guide and heat shrink tubing reinstall the tip ?

That is exactly how I do it.
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[kentd71]

I make ones like in the first picture out of two different diameter of wire. They can be removed and slid back and forth to store them.
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