Thanks for the kind words guys, they will many times catch fish when jigging is not producing. Plus it allows us WI guys 2 extra lines in the water and something to watch during those slow times.
Two years ago late ice my son and I were setup on a hot Crappie bite, we were catching and releasing 12-13″ Crappies left and right. The guys jigging kept moving closer and still could only catch 1 to our 5 or 6 fish.
What a fun memorable day that was, I went back the following day and caught and released 67 Crappies in just over 2 hours. All I could do to keep up with 3 Tip Downs. Ran out of minnows so I went home!!!!
What I really like about them is when I get my Grand kids out fishing. All they have to do is run grab the rod and back away from the hole until the fish comes out. They tend to loose a few this way but they sure have fun.
Thanks again for your comments, hope to get out fishing with you soon Big Pike.