slip bobber set up

[chetc]

when i normally fish for crapper from shore, i use a reg bobber and set the depth and a 1/16oz jig ect, and i reel in slowly. question i have is with a slip bobber set up i take it you just let the bobber set, the way i see it if i start my normal reel in method the jig will come up to the bobber.



chet

[GreenEYESfromOHIO]

when i normally fish for crapper from shore, i use a reg bobber and set the depth and a 1/16oz jig ect, and i reel in slowly. question i have is with a slip bobber set up i take it you just let the bobber set, the way i see it if i start my normal reel in method the jig will come up to the bobber.



chet

“Crapper” LOL LOL…….but yes you are correct in your thinking. That’s exactly what will happen. You can still fish it however, if you reel in slowly and only small distances at a time, as in like a foot. The faster you reel and the more distance you move it will cause the bait to make erratic up and down movement and not staying in the strike zone. If theirs some subtle wind that’ll help tremendously. Cast out, let it sit their and let the wind drift it across the area….all you gotta do is reel in any slack and wait for that bobber to go down! Hope this helps.

[chetc]

“Crapper” LOL LOL…….but yes you are correct in your thinking. That’s exactly what will happen. You can still fish it however, if you reel in slowly and only small distances at a time, as in like a foot. The faster you reel and the more distance you move it will cause the bait to make erratic up and down movement and not staying in the strike zone. If theirs some subtle wind that’ll help tremendously. Cast out, let it sit their and let the wind drift it across the area….all you gotta do is reel in any slack and wait for that bobber to go down! Hope this helps.

Sorry about the misprint,, going to try some slip bobber type fishing and see what happens, we were out fishing from shore yesterday. i did educate myself a little with the bobber and a 1/16oz and a garland type shad, a few nibbles, then i ran out of the 1/16oz and put a 1/32 oz and the fish came to life, this is only my second year at crappie, but i don't get nowhere the loads i see the guys and gals get here on the web, 2 nice ones is a celebration for me. but having fun.

chet

[GreenEYESfromOHIO]

Sorry about the misprint,, going to try some slip bobber type fishing and see what happens, we were out fishing from shore yesterday. i did educate myself a little with the bobber and a 1/16oz and a garland type shad, a few nibbles, then i ran out of the 1/16oz and put a 1/32 oz and the fish came to life, this is only my second year at crappie, but i don't get nowhere the loads i see the guys and gals get here on the web, 2 nice ones is a celebration for me. but having fun.

chet

Don’t be sorry, I got a good laugh out of that lol….but hey I hear ya brother, I’m a long time bank fisherman. I can tell ya all about it haha! I understand the slow and unproductive days, but that’s fishing! Don’t get discouraged, most of these guys catching a lot of fish, especially in the summer…have boats and full electronics/sonar to help identify submerged brush piles and structure. They can also see if theirs fish on that structure and at exactly what depth. Those are huge advantages. That’s why their successful. As a bank fisherman you have none of that. You have to rely on what you can see sticking out of the water…fallen tree, docks, boat slips, bridges etc. that you can get too….and hope they’re there. The more and more you fish a certain body of water, the more and more you learn about it, and get a good feel for it and know which spots produce. It’s the little things you learn overtime that’ll get you on fish…..it’s all about putting the time on the water and gaining that experience.

[BuckeyeCrappie]

When I single pole or bank fish I use a slip bobber exclusively. I use little rubber egg shaped bobber stops and a bead and move that up and down the line accordingly. My jig head weight and color are dependent on water conditions and how I want to present (rate of fall) for the jig. White is my go to jig head and plastic color when conditions are tough followed by chartreuse. I also tie my jig heads with a loop knot.

PS. Your post reminded me of an old feller who hunted from a port o john on the edge of his field. It was funny when I first saw it but then when I was sitting in my lock on stand in a cold rain it had me wishing I had one.

Good luck catching em.

[BobC]

When I single pole or bank fish I use a slip bobber exclusively. I use little rubber egg shaped bobber stops and a bead and move that up and down the line accordingly. My jig head weight and color are dependent on water conditions and how I want to present (rate of fall) for the jig. White is my go to jig head and plastic color when conditions are tough followed by chartreuse. I also tie my jig heads with a loop knot.

PS. Your post reminded me of an old feller who hunted from a port o john on the edge of his field. It was funny when I first saw it but then when I was sitting in my lock on stand in a cold rain it had me wishing I had one.

Good luck catching em.

Now THAT’S funny!
Bob

[DockShootinJack]

Now THAT’S funny!
Bob

They certainly were dry

[pescador]

When I use a slip float I put a rubber bobber stop above and below the float. This allows me to have a slip float or a fixed float.

If using as a slip float, just move the lower bobber stop out of the way closer to the hook.

If using as a fixed float, just move the bobber stops tight against the float.


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[shipahoy41]

Chet,

The most important tool you will ever have in your tackle box is YOUR CONFIDENCE! Using a slip float is a great way to catch a bunch of Crappie once you have figured out the depth to fish it as well as the color of the soft plastic to fit the conditions you are fishing in. Examples to consider are sunlight or shade, stained or more clear water, etc.

A drop of "Slab Sauce" on your soft plastic goes a long way.

If you are using live minnows just hook them in the lips to keep them lively and make them last longer.

I am a bank fisherman myself. I will usually cast my offering out below the slip float and let it pause for about a minute. Then I use a "Twitch Twitch method to just move it about a foot and then pause a minute to see if there are any takers. Repeat this technique all the way to the bank. Remember that Crappie love to feed up because their eyes are looking up. Present your offering a little higher than the middle depth of the water you are fishing. Have fun and stay confident!

Mike

[chetc]

When I use a slip float I put a rubber bobber stop above and below the float. This allows me to have a slip float or a fixed float.

If using as a slip float, just move the lower bobber stop out of the way closer to the hook.

If using as a fixed float, just move the bobber stops tight against the float.


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Mr Pescador

excellent idea, and quite versatile

chet