Thread: Have you ever used this for crappie?

Hi KCHB,

Do you usually use tube jigs?...I have been using the crappie magnet jigs with some success.....Do you think it would work with a double jig rig?..


Jeremy
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Yes I mostly use tube jigs but you can use what ever will hang under the bobber without making the main shaft go vertical. After you get the balance figured out you will be surprised how little pressure it takes to make the bobber stand up.

One of the most important things to remember about this rig is that you can cast it very accurately because of the added weight.

I use to buy Carlyle Bobbers #844 by the case back in the 90's, but for the life of me I can't find them on the internet to show you.

To make this a slip bobber you will have to use something you can thread the line through that will not be pushed together by the fuel line. Something like those hard plastic straws from a lolli pop. You don't need alot of straw just enough probably about a 1/2inch. Thread your line threw the straw and there you have it.

However this may lead to tangling with long cast but hey its worth a try.

Just over here brainstorming.

Peace

I went fishing last evening and got shut out. It was the 1st day after the front so I didn't expect much and I was right.

This system reminds me of the way my Dad and I used to fish for crappies back in the 60’s. We used quill floats with split shot on the line just above the hook to balance the rig. Where we were fishing, the depth of the water, and how the fish were biting would determine whether we rigged the quill to lay flat or stand up. The use of quills must have fallen out of favor because I have not seen any for sale in a couple of decades. The system is very effective and detects even the most delicate of bites. Thanks for showing us an updated version of this old technique.

Exactly what kind of glue are you using to seal the bobber back up?

100% silicone caulking.