Like your videos. I’ll be fishing for the first time without a guide. Staying at Waters Edge in Stoddard. Five day stay this September. (I know it’s January but I’m planning my year). Any suggestions on spots and what to use?
The inline reels are good for lighter jigs and light line. The spools are bigger in diameter than a spinning reel spool so there is less coiling of the line when using mono. Spinning reels are preferred for heavier baits like jigging spoons when fishing deeper. A spinning reel allows you to get down to the fish faster by simply opening the bail. I use both but for lighter jigs I prefer the inline reels.
@@dwightrich9583 my thoughts were the same before I started using them. Custom rods are expensive no doubt. Some custom rods cost more than others. If you want the best components with the finest craftsmanship then Radcliffe is the way to go.
Nope especially when you can build your own for about $20 in supplies and the parts from the broken rods i know most of us have in our garage seriously i haven't bought a ice rod in 30yrs
The Hummingbird units can be used year round for ice and boat. I have a marcum flasher that I use occasionally. Traditional sonar gives a better picture of how the fish are reacting but both sonar and flashers are effective.
Why are you fishing? Throwing back all crappies…. Small, we agree, super heavy females, we agree and are always returned asap. BUT, THE NICE MEATY FILETS ON THE LARGE CRAPPIES WERE never harvested? Lure demo?
I've enjoyed your channel for a while now. But Niki has add a entertaining part to the videos. Keep up the great work.
@@markeggert4535 thank you! We hope to do more videos together moving forward.
Great video, it’s great to see Niki out on the ice with you lance. She is definitely the fish whisperer!!!
@@zach132Pel11 thank you! Being new to ice fishing Niki has been a very quick study.
heading up on the 7th and 8th any tips for panfishing through the ice?
Like your videos. I’ll be fishing for the first time without a guide. Staying at Waters Edge in Stoddard. Five day stay this September. (I know it’s January but I’m planning my year). Any suggestions on spots and what to use?
Remember Lance rural area Crappie use drugs too lol great video buddy
@@chadmiller2136 thanks! you’re probably right 😆
Not a bunch of huge crappies but it looked like a lot of fun. I think you might have got out fished.😂
She definitely out fished me. It wasn't the first time, won't be the last.
What is the advantage of using In-line reels vs. open face? Is it the reel of choice in all applications? Thanks.
The inline reels are good for lighter jigs and light line. The spools are bigger in diameter than a spinning reel spool so there is less coiling of the line when using mono. Spinning reels are preferred for heavier baits like jigging spoons when fishing deeper. A spinning reel allows you to get down to the fish faster by simply opening the bail. I use both but for lighter jigs I prefer the inline reels.
Nice video, and as always, Nikki is quite entertaining!..was that an airplane I heard in the background?..
@@markszablewski6619 thanks! Probably an airplane 😄
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@@WalterAlbert-k8l Thank You!
What rod case is that? Thanks
@@bretrichards7147 Scheel’s 42”
I wonder if they tell their buddies they were abducted by aliens
@@matthanson4217 😆
Could never bring myself to pay $180 for a jig pole 😮
@@dwightrich9583 my thoughts were the same before I started using them. Custom rods are expensive no doubt. Some custom rods cost more than others. If you want the best components with the finest craftsmanship then Radcliffe is the way to go.
Nope especially when you can build your own for about $20 in supplies and the parts from the broken rods i know most of us have in our garage seriously i haven't bought a ice rod in 30yrs
@@toddbaumann3980 Agreed! That a great way to produce rods for ice fishing. I have built some from old parts myself.
What pool are you fishing?
The kiddie pool!
@@seeforever77 😆
Pool 8
I see you use traditional sonar instead of a vex. What's your reasoning?
The Hummingbird units can be used year round for ice and boat. I have a marcum flasher that I use occasionally. Traditional sonar gives a better picture of how the fish are reacting but both sonar and flashers are effective.
@AnglerX thx for the reply. I have a similar garmin unit for ice and boat and have wondered if I'm missing something not having a flasher
@@ryanoleston7136 flashers have less delay but not enough to make a difference.
Why are you fishing?
Throwing back all crappies….
Small, we agree,
super heavy females, we agree and are always returned asap.
BUT, THE NICE MEATY FILETS ON THE LARGE CRAPPIES WERE never harvested?
Lure demo?