Bobber Matters

[bugman]

I don't use a float a great lot but when i do they are small enough to see just the very top to make them easier for the fish to pull down if they are a little bit too big i usually put a double jig set up or a split shot under them to get the float to where it is just about to sink.

[gabowman]

I use pencil floats when I fish with bobbers.

[Jamesdean]

I generally use a thill type float. A couple of years ago, I went to a local winery that still used cork plugs for their bottles, and they gave me a Wally world bag of used corks they had on hand from wine tastings. Been experimenting with them, shaping with sandpaper, turning them with a table top drill press. lots cheaper than the thill for sure.

[buckeyed]

I've experimented with the smallest size Rocket Bobbers and have caught fish with them. Will have to try the pencil type this year.

[Tenn Tux]

Could be that the fish felt the larger bobber.

I think you are correct. Too much resistance.

[skeetbum]

The devil is in the details. Good on ya for stickin with it and figuring out the differences.

[Student]

So, on your pencil bobbers, when fishing with a slip rig, what do like to use as a stop mechanism to maintain a specific depth (10’) when casting?

[Student]

Looks like I’ll be clearing out the small round bobbers. Lol.
Q: are you fishing your “small jigs” with live bait, or do you occasionally work a plastic twister tail/tube jig by itself?

[soonerdg]

Could be that the fish felt the larger bobber.

^^^This^^^ Fish felt the larger bobber and spit the bait before you knew they were there.

[soonerdg]

So, on your pencil bobbers, when fishing with a slip rig, what do like to use as a stop mechanism to maintain a specific depth (10’) when casting?

I use the rubber bobber stops that slide on the line. Do a google search. You can get like 600 of them for about $13