Although I haven't used it in a few years mine doubles as a bobber.  You can see it after dark, and sometimes even a big northern will hit it.  Here in the south we call the Hognators, or Big Smallies.   Be sure to install the hook, line, and sinker before using. And for God sake boys tie the line off to your canoe, it save a heck of alot of paddling!  That reminds me I need to change the hook in mine.   There ya go Jimbo go get yer patten QUICK! ::)