Storing bottom bouncers...

[Stick in Mud]

So I've decided that I'm going to use bottom bouncers this year...for some reason, I've never tied one on before. So now that I've got a bunch of them, I can't figure out how to store them efficiently. Does anyone have any clever tips for storing them???

Carmike

[cbrooks]

I use "beckman's bottom bouncers bags". Its a bag that design for storing bottom bouncers and it can fold so it doesn't take up much space.

[LMITOUT]

Ditto.

[fishwater]

The tri-fold bags work great. I use the cabelas brand.

[Stick in Mud]

Interesting...I've never heard of such a thing. Gives me a good reason to go to Cabela's, though.

[goose89]

I use "beckman's bottom bouncers bags". Its a bag that design for storing bottom bouncers and it can fold so it doesn't take up much space.

+2

[LakeDocktor]

Scheels has their storage bag on sale right now for $9.99.

[hawgchaser]

Cheapy here...an empty plastic Pringles container.

[hhguide]

Cheapy two here... Wrap a piece of velcro strap and wrap it around the wire by the eyelit. when you want a size unwrap it grab the size and wrap the others back up.

[JohnMickish]

I to use the Beckmans but they could be made better. The elastic band have broken and the wire will wear a hole in it somewhere and poke out. The rubber bands that come on brocoli bunches make a great fix for the broken elastic.

I like the pringles can, does one flavor seem to work better than the others?

[hawgchaser]

Right now I'm using the cheddar. I hope my first willy is a talker like rapala bass so I can get it right from the fishes mouth. I also use the velcro strips to keep them organized.

[hanson]

Speaking of storing Bottom Bouncers... you may want to check out Fin-Tech's new bottom bouncer. The weights are interchangeable on the wire so you only need a handful of wires and you can store every imaginable combination of weights in a small Plano box. SLICK!!!

[Northlander]

The tri-fold bags work great. I use the cabelas brand.

Same here and they work great.

[Borch]

I use "beckman's bottom bouncers bags". Its a bag that design for storing bottom bouncers and it can fold so it doesn't take up much space.

This is what I use as well and it works nice for bouncers under 2 oz. The bigger ones are generally too tall. But I only ahve a few of the bigger ones sone this really helps with the clutter.

[Stick in Mud]

Thanks for all of the tips, guys. I'm leaning towards the Pringles tin.

Another (related) question: Is it worth the extra money to buy the BB with colored weights, whether it's just a neon color or a perch pattern? I didn't buy any of the expensive ones, but I might be persuaded if they are more effective.

[Borch]

I have used both and find it rarely makes a difference based on our catch rates.

[hawgchaser]

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Thanks for all of the tips, guys. I'm leaning towards the Pringles tin. smile

OK guys! After careful consideration, I've decided to "take one for the team" in an effort to make this innovative bouncer-storage system available to you in the shortest time possible. Send me your full Pringles containers and I will return them to you empty and ready for use within one day. This offer is good only for the "all-American flavors": cheddar, sour cream& onion, and original flavor. Free return-shipping on these flavored containers is guaranteed. "Foreign/exotic" flavors such as salt & vinegar, spicy guacamole, and seaweed will be considered only with an accompanying "paid-in-full" voucher for (respectively) a Canadian fly-in fishing trip, a 4-day peacock bass fishing expedition, or a two day fishing trip for marlin. Other flavors may be considered if requests include a 20" box fan.

This is a limited time offer good until the makers of the single-purpose bouncer bags realize the value of multi-level marketing and begin offering these bags in "trail mix", "ham & cheese", or "barbecue" flavors.

No need to praise me! It's just my nature to sacrifice for the good of others.

BTW Pringles come in 79 flavors/variations.

[cbrooks]

Another (related) question: Is it worth the extra money to buy the BB with colored weights, whether it's just a neon color or a perch pattern? I didn't buy any of the expensive ones, but I might be persuaded if they are more effective.

Nope

[IlliniWalli]

i use a flat tupperware-style container about 12-14 inches long by 4-5 inches wide and 1 1/2 deep - just guessing on dimensions - but the bouncers fit in there perfectly.

[amateurfishing]

what are you fishing for when using these and how do you know when you have a bite? arnt they too heavy to detect a bite?

[JohnMickish]

what are you fishing for when using these and how do you know when you have a bite? arnt they too heavy to detect a bite?

To answer you questions in order

Walleys

You feel the bite like any other

No

The bouncers I use are usually between 1 and 2 ounces, more if I'm deep or fast. Try to keep your line at that magic 45 degree angle and you will use more lead than you think.