Lindy's new Splash Brite bobber

[harvey lee]

I got a chance to see the new Lindy lighted bobbers.

There are like the Lindy pro line only lighted. The light goes on when the bobber hits the water and then goes off when you reel in.

The bobber has no batteries to change out yet works for approx 30-35 hours. Then one can use it as a slip bobber.

Check them out in the stores as these new bobbers are the best I have seen offered ever.

[Hammy]

I saw them at the sportsmans show and was impressed, shoulda' grabbed a few there...

[harvey lee]

I herd they are selling like hot cakes, I would get one soon.

[Surface Tension]

Thill has always been my go to slip bobber.

Sweet, now I get to use my bobber of choice at night.

[mattoc]

Does anyone know if they plan on making them in any other sizes? They look like a great product, but I am intereted in getting them in smaller sizes.

[harvey lee]

From what I have heard, this is the size for now. I do believe it will work for eyes or crappie with a little weight for the crappie.

[CJH]

Is there an "off" switch, so you aren't burning the battery during the day?

[harvey lee]

The light activates when the bobber hits the water. Once you reel the bobber in, the light goes off.

[Surface Tension]

Is there an "off" switch, so you aren't burning the battery during the day?

During the day you'll want to use a non lighted Thill bobber as there is no one/off switch rather they are turn on automatically when they hit the water and off when you take them out of water.

[CJH]

The light activates when the bobber hits the water. Once you reel the bobber in, the light goes off.

I knew that, but I usually just have one good quality slip bobber that stays on there all the time. Thus the on/off switch question.

[harvey lee]

I simply switch from one to the other.

[Northlander]

Cant wait to get my hands on a few of these babies. They will be great for them early morning and late night eyes and crappies!

[jiggineye]

Awesome bobbers. Had the the chance to test it out this week chasing gills and crappies at night. This new bobber is extremely nice. It is a little big but with a one or two sinkers will set it just about right. It is nice and bright and works as advertised. As soon as it touches water is glowed bright red. I was using it as for a floating retrieve and I think it works better than the old thill lighted bobbers due to the brightness and they way it floats. Bit spendy though, but not much more than the regular.

[Surface Tension]

With added weights you can tailor that baby to anything.

Bingo on night fishing eyes on a shallow rocky flat that comes out of deep water.

People this is the main ingredient for Spring eyes.

Jig the contours on the breaks in the evening and use that lighted slip bobber when the eyes hit the shallow flats on top the contours at night.

In other words, work them with the jigs on the breaks then lay back and let the stealth of the bobber work once the eyes his the shallow flats.

Will this pattern work with the early Spring temps? Ohh yea baby, it will work and it will even be more defined because the temps will be even more dramatic.

If your campsite has both conditions off it, well I'm shivering with anticipation.

[Ed Carlson]

Is the New Lindy Splash Brite 100% Mercury free?

I see the MN DNR has added to the regs no jigs or fishing tackle can contain any amount of mercury as a new law in 2010.

Some automatic lighted jigs, lures, and floats in the past did contain various amounts of mercury to achieve the automatic switching circuit function of the product, so this is why I ask.

Thanks,

[Surface Tension]

Good question Ed.

The switch is not a mercury switch.

More so two external contacts. When wet the water closes the circuit.

Take it out of the water and the circuit is open.

[Ed Carlson]

Good deal, thanks for the feedback.

[fishinfey8]

The only problem that I have with thill is that when you rip a hookset, the line will actually put a "slit" in the top of the bobber. The slit then causes problems because it catches on the line and doesn't allow for your line to slide down to the bead/bobber stop freely. My fav. bobber is locally made in Duluth and has a brass bead inserted in the top of the bobber, allowing for your line to slide freely. I was wondering if this may be a potential issue with the new Splash Brite?

[harvey lee]

The Splash Brite is a completely sealed center slip float with a brass grommet inserted in the top to let line slide through smoothly and eliminate the potential for a groove being cut in the stem.

[fishinfey8]

Nice, that's what I like to hear. They sound like a product worth checking out for sure. I would think they would work great in front of the campsite in the BWCA while enjoying a fire.

[Getanet]

I first learned of these reading this thread. My buddy sent me a YouTube video on them, they sure seem like the ticket. If you're like me, and need a better visual of how they work, hopefully this video embeds. If not you can can copy & past this link:

[harvey lee]

I got a few of the new smaller size.

One has to love these Splash Brite bobbers. They are awesome.

[401TE]

FYI, one tip I heard that will allow you to use these during the day and save the battery is to put a small piece of electrical tape over one of the metal pieces on the bottom of the bobber. Haven't done it myself, yet, but I'm guessing something like that would work.

[Surface Tension]

Been getting my gear packed for the Opener trip.

Splash Brites: Check.

Sitting in the boat, lake is like a mirror, loons calling in the background and the smell of wood smoke from a distant campfire and watching the Splash Brite on and a good eye bite.

[Northlander]

Where did you guys find them in the smaller size? I need about 5 of them. You can e-mail me if needed.