Tickle Sticks

[LobstaMan]

I know there have been some recent threads regarding tickle sticks used to coax the bugs from their hiding spots. I'm trying to put one together, but I could not find the thread(s). Can anyone post a detailed description of what they use and how they put it togther? Or maybe direct me to the previous discussion. A picture would be great, if possible. Thanks.

LobstaMan:viking:

 

[Wendy]

Down here in Florida we just buy them at the store, they come in clear plastic and metal. You could always go to a junk yard, get an old car antenna, bend it slightly on the end and you are good to go.

 

[MASS-Diver]

In, MA you can't have it bent 90degs or more on the end.

I don't use one, but, if noboday has posted a pic for you by this evening or tommorow, I'll take some shots of my buddies and post them for you.

 

[Dash_Riprock]

I use a fiberglass driveway marker that you can find at home depot for about $0.99. There sold without the reflector, They're flouresent yellow, and lightweight. I drilled a hole in the end to attatch my wrist strap and bug gauge....Al

 

[yak]

Home Depot sells 3/8 aluminum tube for about 3 bucks. I pound about 4 inches or so flat on one end, bend to desired angle - not to exceed 90 degrees (while outside the water, of course), drill hole on other end for shock cord. Wrap some duct tape to form a grip. Good to go.

(MD - My liesure pro stick is on the bottom near Smith Rocks)

 

[Diver294]

Being new to Lobstah-ing, I needed a little help getting to the bugs when they did warp 3 under a rock. My aluminum tickle stick works great... $5. It's about 36" long with a 45 degree angle. (I think 45 is the max... no?)

Saves me from going shoulder deep under boulders and meeting a grumpy wolfer.

Your LDS will have several to choose from usually.

Hope this pic loads right.

 

[Spectre]

I picked up one of those zinc rods at home depot. 4 bends in the end for my handle, and another bend on the other end for the tickling. worked like a charm, and wasn't a big deal when I lost it..

I've not gotten around to making a new one, so I"ve since been using my scout light or just fanning a hole behind them.

 

[LobstaMan]

Thanks for all your replies and advice. I haven't yet decided on what type of tickler to use, but I better hurry ... bug-hunting at STB this Friday morning.

LobstaMan:viking:

 

[Fireguy274]

Hello, My dive buds and I use 1/2 copper pipe with a 45 and a two inch stub brazed onto the end. This works well and is very rugged. Hope this helps.....Fireguy

 

[LobstaMan]

Due to my lack of skill at metal-working and my extreme laziness, I broke-down and bought a tickle stick from SSD in Weymouth. I'll give it a try tomorrow at STB. Thanks for all the input.

LobstMan:viking: