2nd line setup

[Thundercatcher]

So I heard you can use 2 lines on the ice. When going for local trout at Chickakoo, What setup is the best for the second line. Would you just get a rod holder and set it up with a worm on a hook. Do you use a bell on the rod? and do you set the drag really loose?

[npauls]

You could go with a bell on your rod, or a slip bobber set up.

You could also set up a tip up as a second line.

[rocky97]

worm some split shots, slip bobber and i usually pull out enough line so that when the fish takes it is able to pull the bobber down without the resistance of the rod.

[Kim473]

All the above. Dont go to far away from the second one, with a trout you will not have much time to set the hook and it will be gone. I usualy set up my second rod no more than 10 feet away so I can keep an eye on it.

[TheLegend]

Make sure it solidly placed in the snow or holder. Almost lost a rod last season but a mad dash and a soaked arm to nearly the shoulder saved the rod and landed the fish.

[one shot]

i use a small stand out hook (drop shot hook) about 8" above your bottom hook, normaly a small jig head with a 1/2 night crawler. the drop shot hook use powerbait dough

[DarkAisling]

I'll use either a rod locker (with a bell on the rod):
https://www.thefishinhole.com/index....PRODUCTSEARCH=

Or a Windlass tipup:
https://www.thefishinhole.com/index....PRODUCTSEARCH=

The links look funny, but they should work.

[AlbertaAngler]

I've had good luck using the automatic fisherman.

Slammer tipups are similar and you can get the plans to build them your self. Google both if you want more info.