Fishing with a Bobber
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HillbillyGeek
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RE:Fishing with a Bobber
Are we talking real nightcrawlers or plastics? A wacky-rigged senko under a bobber can work very well -- especially if the wind is blowing.
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RE:Fishing with a Bobber
I'm assuming this is just the standard nightcrawler under a bobber rig....HillbillyGeek wrote:Are we talking real nightcrawlers or plastics? A wacky-rigged senko under a bobber can work very well -- especially if the wind is blowing.
Interesting tip on the senko under a bobber....Never heard it before, but at one point, many methods of fishing were unorthodox at one point...
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fishing collector
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RE:Fishing with a Bobber
Here is a bobber that has a mind of it's own. You just put in a battery and it can go across a pond or lake easily. They are on ebay at times and you can find them at www.trollingbobber.com You might find them under the name fishin genie. This is the name that was used in the 50's. They have a propeller on them and when I tried them out, it lasted all day on one battery and went out for well over 50 yards before going in a circle. with a little practice and adjustment, the bobber went 100 yards or more. They were fun.
The top pic is the new one and the bottom is the one from days gone by.
The top pic is the new one and the bottom is the one from days gone by.
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kutthroatkilla
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RE:Fishing with a Bobber
That's like the sweetest thing I've ever seen! Is it legal to use on our lakes? I surmise it would count as your only rod in the water. Thanks for sharing there. Wow...does it reel the fish in for you too?fishing collector wrote:Here is a bobber that has a mind of it's own.
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RE:Fishing with a Bobber
That's like the sweetest thing I've ever seen! Is it legal to use on our lakes? I surmise it would count as your only rod in the water. Thanks for sharing there. Wow...does it reel the fish in for you too?kutthroatkilla wrote:fishing collector wrote:Here is a bobber that has a mind of it's own.
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Fly Fishing is the art of attaching a fake bug to a line and relying on the appropriate manipulation of the rod to deceive the fish into eating a sharp steel hook covered with feathers and fur.
RE:Fishing with a Bobber
I gues Im going to have to try using a bobber more, havent had any luck th last three trips out
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RE:Fishing with a Bobber
I'll admit I'm fairly new to fishing in general, but I have a few bobber tips.
Basic "candy cane" bobber...
In windy situations, use the smallest one you can so it is less affected by wind.
A small "split shot" weight mid-way down the leader always helps.
If you're worried about it slipping, or damaging your line, tie a barrel swivel on your line and another on your leader. Hook the bobber to the eyelets in the swivel--No slip, no line damage.
These are best to use early in the season, on stocked lakes when the "planters" are still keeping near the surface. Good results some later in the season when trout move to shallower waters to spawn.
Slip bobbers...
Use these after the planters have settled to deeper waters...the "slipping" action allows for MUCH longer leaders that you would be able to cast with a regular bobber, which will get your hook where you want it to be. I've fished hooks as deep as 30-40 feet using slip bobbers.
Use the same setup as above, with some split shot a foot or so up from the hook...thenthe bobber...then the bead. Floss works pretty well for tying the "stop." The knot will stop the bead from moving up the line, which in turn stops the bobber. Best results usually put the hook just at/above the weed level...so you'll need to estimate depth in the area you fish.
The nice thing about bobbers, as opposed to powerbait/sinker combos, is that the bobber will flow with the current and will appear more natural to a fish. Also, a struggling worm suspended in water is more natural that a gob of powerbait so you're more likely to catch the "smart" fish.
Basic "candy cane" bobber...
In windy situations, use the smallest one you can so it is less affected by wind.
A small "split shot" weight mid-way down the leader always helps.
If you're worried about it slipping, or damaging your line, tie a barrel swivel on your line and another on your leader. Hook the bobber to the eyelets in the swivel--No slip, no line damage.
These are best to use early in the season, on stocked lakes when the "planters" are still keeping near the surface. Good results some later in the season when trout move to shallower waters to spawn.
Slip bobbers...
Use these after the planters have settled to deeper waters...the "slipping" action allows for MUCH longer leaders that you would be able to cast with a regular bobber, which will get your hook where you want it to be. I've fished hooks as deep as 30-40 feet using slip bobbers.
Use the same setup as above, with some split shot a foot or so up from the hook...thenthe bobber...then the bead. Floss works pretty well for tying the "stop." The knot will stop the bead from moving up the line, which in turn stops the bobber. Best results usually put the hook just at/above the weed level...so you'll need to estimate depth in the area you fish.
The nice thing about bobbers, as opposed to powerbait/sinker combos, is that the bobber will flow with the current and will appear more natural to a fish. Also, a struggling worm suspended in water is more natural that a gob of powerbait so you're more likely to catch the "smart" fish.