Yes,albeit a bit more refined.the whole balancing act of micro balsa slip floats,1/32 to 1/64 oz lead shot,micro hooks..etc.it was ice fishing without the ice.but none the less it is a primitive and primal way to fish.i have slip float fishing so finely tuned(you should see the boxes) that i have forgotten the simple pleasures ,i think after i retire im going to start making my own,ill never match Thill,s level but i will try ...good point Buck.