Looking for a walleye slip bobber rod. Any recommendations???

[ND4LIFE]

I would like to add a slip bobber rod to my walleye arsenal this year. I've heard a lot of people recommending longer rods to help take up the slack when setting the hook. I was at Gander Mountain the other day and found a Shakespeare Agility 8'6" medium action for $50. Seemed like a good rod for the price (IM-8 and a nice handle). I'm not looking to spend a lot on this setup. Any preference on two piece versus telescoping? Thanks!

[My_Key]

I use a med action 7ft one piece spinning rod spooled with 15/4 PP for my slip bobber rig. I'll tie a 2-3ft 6lb test Vanish leader to it as well. Having a reel that takes line up fast is also helpful in getting rid of the slack.

[Wayne Ek]

ND. Medium action is fine for slip bobber rods. That 8'6" will work great. Since slip bobber fishing is primarily visual there is no need to spend a zillion dollars on a super sensitive stick. I don't know if you fish panfish, but for a ice out panfish a long rod is tops in my book. Also a long rod when used with a pegged bobber is great for slow drifts with the wind when fishing walleyes on the rocks.

[slipperybob]

Rod length and power is relative to the technique you're after. There are times that drifting the bobber along is great with a long rod. There are times that jigging a bobber is much better with a shorter rod. Drifting a bobber is better with a medium power rod when you need to pick up line quick. Finesse jiggin is better with a medium light rod for feel.

[Stick in Mud]

If you are a looking for a rod that you can use only for slipping, then the loooong rod will work wonderfully. I think you can get by with a Medium or Medium Light rigging rod that's 7' or 7'6'', though, if you don't want to fill up your garage with fishing rods.

[Ed Carlson]

Look into a Mr. Walleye Slip Bobber Rod, from Gary Roach's rod line.

Specifically the Slip Bobber MWS761SSB

7'6"

6-15lb test,

Lure Weight 3/8-3/4oz.

Product ID: 454249

UPC: 894245000570

MFG ID: MWS761SSB

Cost: $49.99 to $69.99 (Shop around)

This rod is specifically designed for slip bobber fishing. If you fish slip bobbers this rod is a must. The #1 fishing tip for slip bobbers pertains to bobber size and shape. On windy days us smaller diameter bobbers that do not rock as much in the waves. When less windy use a fatter style bobber to get more action. This rod is also ideal for a riggin’ rod.

[slipperybob]

It's almost not funny, when Mr. Walleye actually uses a 5'6" rod for slip bobbering when he want's to kick back and just enjoy walleye fishing at his cabin.

[marineman]

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[tunrevir]

My go to slip bobber rod is a 7' Fenwick med action rod, which I much prefer over my shorter lighter action rods when it comes to taking up slack and setting the hook. Great rod for running cranks as well. You don't need the higher end graphite rods to slip bobber as you aren't using the rod to feel the take as much as set the hook but if you are going to use the rod for multipurpose apps then a higher end graphite rod is a better fit.

Tunrevir~

[pureinsanity]

for strictly slip bobber? Cheapy rod. go pick up a 50 dollar max rod and see what feels comfortable and has good balance.

[Gus]

Cabelas pro guide 7'6" ML has become my favorite bobbler rod.

[dan z]

I believe that a rod in the 7' to 7'6" range would make a great rod. I believe that a one piece rod has better performance. I would not use anything heavier than medium fast as the rod would not load up when using a sweeping action to set the hook. I would think a 1/8oz to 3/8oz lure rating and also try and stay away from glass rods as they are to limp IMO. Hope this helps

[Dog_Fish]

for strictly slip bobber? Cheapy rod. go pick up a 50 dollar max rod and see what feels comfortable and has good balance.

Right ON! No need to go overboard on the rod. -- Just remember the longer the better, 8-10' is my pref.-- especially if you think you'll use it from shore.