Hey H.H. - does this rig look familiar? I bought this off the guy that ran the bait shop up by Pretty Lake.

I remember fishing by him many times using this rig tipped with wigglers. The idea was to balance it in such away that the slightest bite would pull the rod tip down. I remember that the wigglers would make it bounce when they would work.





This old outfit is over 20 years old. Still works too.

Give me a week and I'll have a bunch of stuff to sell you!!

Seriously,,I've not seen a set-up like that before.

Weed - this works with spikes or beemoth BUT it was made for wigglers. The old guys would put out 3 rigs all within arms reach and sit back on their buckets and wait. Man, I have seen a ton of fish caught this way. With the wigglers a small split shot and small wire hook was used.

Simple but very effective.

Fished with wigglers once. Not available where I usually fished. Looks to be a simple concept!

Brian,,,,is the rod attached, or just balanced on that thingy?

There is a metal rod through the handle and is set in grooves on top of the wood. You just lift and set. See if I can find another pic....

Okay...I see now. Wow.....never seen those before. Pretty cool, actually! Looks like you would have to use the exact same set-up time after time tho?? To balance the rig out??

As long as it is balanced correct it will work. I put the duct tape on the back side to keep the handle from tipping up too high. Guys would carry a roll of electrical tape to add weight if needed. Remember no bobber is needed - just your ice jig/bait and a small split if needed.

The grove that it sets in also helps from loosing your rod.

Alright……WTH is a Wiggler???

Scroll down on page 2 and there is a pick.

http://www.hoosierhunting.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?/topic/13/963/2.html

I ain't doin' no wiggler sammich.....

Thanks bean! Evil looking looking little critters.

Yeah but one day we should have a contest. I will take the wigglers and you can have whatever. Fish catching machines, Wish I could get some around here.

Can't take Weedy……he eats all the bait!!! :p

Check this out:

http://www.thereelthingbait.com/wigglers.htm

Between bread and a little Miracle Whip....bring it on!!

bean,

I have to say Ive never seen that set up. Wigglers are fun to fish with and do make a bobber dance. The bait store was called Cree's and now its a knitting and sewing shop.....kind of made me cringe when I drove by it last week.

Ive got some old rods and might make up a rig or two. The perch run should start around the last of Feb when the perch hit the shallow sandbars to spawn. This usually happens just before ice out. h.h.

I'm starting to worry about Bean.....

Just add you to the list....

I called the bait store and they are out of wigglers and wont get any more this year. Said their bait supplier was out. If I can find some Im going fishing Thursday. h.h.

Found some that you can order from WI. Let me know if you want the info. I think it was 250 for $20 and $17-18 for shipping lol

http://www.thereelthingbait.com/wigglers.htm

Shipping is $17.25

I saw those but kind of expensive for me. Im going to call a few bait shops up north and see if any of them have wigglers. h.h.

I get to use them too right you have been talking about them for weeks and weeks they cant be that good

Luke,

tell the old man to pony up and get the wigglers online so you can start catching those giant gills and jumbo perch!

I went into a local bait store yesterday and on sign it said "wigglers".......... I asked the owner, you got wigglers and he said "yes" but they are the worm kind, not the stonefly larva.......bummer.

Luke...the bee moths work just as well if ya put a couple in yer mouth to keep 'em warm.

gross blah