Spring Bobbers

[Johan]

Ok I feel stupid asking this but here we go:

I would like to try using a spring bobber on one or 2 of my rods but I cant figure out how to attach properly. I have purchased a few types but I can't get the shrink tape to go over the first eye of the rod. Are you supposed to remove the first eye or something? Next, What is the preffered type of spring bobber? I have seen a bunch of different kinds but would like some feedback from someone more experienced, Thanks

[kevfish]

i have the same problem? what i did was duct tape the spring to the rod- it works but whats up with the shrink tube?????????????

[loebs93]

I used a hot glue gun to attach the bobber to the rod. When it comes time to take it off at the end of the season all you do is just heat it up and it slides right off. to get the rest of the glue off you do the same thing and wipe it off.

[Guest]

I lay it against the rod and use electrical tape and it has stayed from one year to the next.I use the ones with the flat piece of metal with the eye on the end,probably 2.5-3 inches long.

[protrapper]

Wrap it with dental floss and a little piece of electrical tape. Thats how I used to do it. Now I use the Thorne Bros. Spring Bobber rig.

[RandyR]

I make my own spring bobbers using fine stainless steel music wire (I like .018 inch diameter best). I twist a loop on one end for the line to go through, slip on a large orange bead until it hits the loop, bend it at 90 degrees and make the whole thing about 3 inches long. I bend another "U" shaped loop on the rod end and slip a small stainless steel spring over the U loop to hold the ends together. I use a piece of high ratio shrink tube to hold it on the rod end. The high shrink ratio stuff starts out at a size that will slide over the first eye but shrinks down enough to secure it all, very slick!

All of this stuff is available at McMaster Carr, a huge industrial supply company in Chicago. Get rid of the spaces and add a dot com and you will find their web site.

The finished bobber is extremely sensitive, can be bent and straightened again many times. At hook set it follows the curve of the rod nicely and because the eye loop is fine wire and about 1/4 inch diameter I never have problems with the line freezing to the bobber like I have with the clip on types. I borrowed the idea from a retail model and improved it for my own use.

[anyfishwilldo]

I use the HT(I believe) spring bobbers. No glue or tape involved. Very simple, The wire goes through the top, wraps around the rod, and a small spring holds it into place. The bead on the end also slides, so you can take your line out without cutting it.

[M Burke]

RandyR....I like the idea of makiing my own spring bobbers, if you have a minute could you email me please ??

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Thanks

Mike Burke