Spring bobbers are a waste of money

[Vitreus]

I'm looking for a rod that has a good backbone and a fast tip so I can detect light bites via the rod versus needing a spring bobber that requires constant de-icing. I've looked at the Tuned Up Noodle (ideal, but expensive) and the meatstick. What else is out there?

[Agronomist_at_IA]

HT Ice blue

[castmaster]

Thorne Bros Quiver Stick.

Also, have you tried any of teh rods with wire spring bobbers instead of teh traditional style? Like the jason Mitchell spring bobber rods or the TB Tripwire etc? Still get the bite detection with far less ice up, in fact in my experience the tip will ice up on a regular rod before those spring bobbers will.

[clayton08]

I gave up spring bobbers a couple years ago. Many manufactures make awesome fast tip sensitive rods perfect for the light bite. Every rod takes a lil time to get used to but as far as spring bobbers n0t for me.

[hamms-scooter]

Ht or frabill quick tip 27" and 32" are fun rods. Power noodle from thorne Bros.

[sunniewally]

frabill 27" quick tip

[amateurfishing]

I started with all used equipment and missed lots of bites. added $2 after market springs and all I got was iced up bobbers and twisted line around the spring, moved on to JM spring bobber rod, MUCH better bite detection but broke 3 rods in less than a year for no reason even though they were replaced at no cost each time I wanted something more reliable, now im at TB PN and wont look back.

in my humble opinion they are a major waste of time, $, & effort.....& should state on the packaging NOT reliable for outside use! (due to wind or freezing up)

[Naturboy]

I won't be getting rid of my spring bobbers. I like the ones with the large wire eyes. If they get ice on them all it takes is a pinch between your fingers and the ice breaks off. I tie them onto the rod with thread and them put finger nail polish over the thread. Before you tie one on run your line through it with the lure tied on so you know how long to make it.

[morepower02]

Thorne Quiverstick with outside recoil guides is my go to rod. I also have a powernoodle with outside recoils but the feel of the Quiverstick makes it a go to jig rod for me.

[dan z]

Meat stick lover here.

[blackdog1101]

I've used St. Croix spring bobbers for years. Love them. I've modded almost every one of my rods for the St. Croix spring bobbers. I don't get what everyone says about icing up being a problem.

[kensom]

I've used St. Croix spring bobbers for years. Love them. I've modded almost every one of my rods for the St. Croix spring bobbers. I don't get what everyone says about icing up being a problem.

+1......love my St. Croix spring bobbers....I know my catch rate is much higher with them, no problems with icing up

[DrJuice1980]

Index finger, there's your answer and it won't cost a dime.

[morepower02]

I agree. A high quality rod with your index finger on the blank. No spring bobber needed.

[hnd]

love my st.croix springs. otherwise look at a quiver stick or a noodle type rod.

[DLD24]

13 fishing wicked series

[Scott O.]

I highly recommend the Clam Genz True Blue series rods or the latest Genz Legacy series rods. These rods have the backbone I believe you hare looking for and they also have very sensitive quick tips on them for those light biters. I myself have the 24" UL True Blue combo and it is great for those light biting days when you don't want to use a spring bobber.

[walleyeking19]

I love my power noodle. It's awesome for hole hopping and doesnt really freeze up at all

[Eric_Kruger]

take a stab at wrapping your own noodle tip rod, you can get all the components to build it for darn near the price TB or TUCR gets to make them. and have a new hobby

[NKLCOLT1911]

TUC quick tip, i have seen this rod in person and i think it will me great for what you are looking for.

[NKLCOLT1911]

sorry didnt read your original post good enough, i would suggest the tuc noodle also not the quick tip, the quick tip is more a walleye rod, as far as freezing the recoil guides are the best bet to avoid that.

[palisade1kid]

I have several rods with the st.croix springs and I love them.There are several springs out there and most are not the best. Now that I am moving to using more tungsten I have been searching for a good rod. In my opinion the Jason Mitchell Meat Stick is the real deal...as far as factory rods go. Then even make a 4 footer...it has my attention.

[OnAFly]

I've got a TB Powernoodle. Its a very good all around panfish rod. Still, sometimes I'll use a spring bobber rod. Both have their places.

[Down Deep]

I have a Meat Stick which preforms well for me. The Noodles are nice, but twice the price.