bobber stops

[wasssit]

I always been using dental flose, the waxy kind, seems to work for me.

[randyfaas]

I bought some of the small rubber beads that perch jerker referred to and I will not be using those strings ever again. These beads are very low profile and stay in place very well (never need to tighten). They make different bobber stops for different test lines, so make sure that you get stops that match your line.

[Swamp-Gilly]

My brother-in-law taught me this one. Get some "Tear Greez" (a whitish latex used to mend canvas) and dab it on the string bobber-stop after tightening. It can be moved after it dries and does not damage the line at all. Works great!

[GoFish4]

Craigums, I only use the plastic style for summer fishing. Same as posted earlier, when you are fishing 30 feet it is very hard to move them that far. I use the string style in winter and plastic for summer. The plastics do hold better, but if you leave the string longer on the string ones it will slide ok just like other have said.

On another note, I use rubberbands tied for my rattle reels set at water level. That way once you have a hit, you can reel it up until the rubberband is set at the water line and don't have to check it after that once you set your debth. Makes them midnight bites easier to reset!!

[rockman]

I have a couple of packs of these in my summer slip bobber kit.I use all the different kinds of bobber stops for different fishing situations, and conditions.I mainly use the string bobber stops for ice fishing.

[slipperybob]

 Originally Posted By: Craigums

Really nobody like the bobber stops I use? That is whack....they will NEVER slide on you, You dont even need to aim your guides at the bobber stop when fighting a fish or any of that silly non-sense

What kind of reel do you use?

I generally us a Stradic and Sustain and even sometimes a string bobber stop will get caught in the grooved anit-twist roller ball. It's a small space in there. I had once used the rubber beads and they kept getting caught up in that spot.

My only other reason is sometimes I don't want a bobber stop as I switch the rig into jiggin, especailly outside as I'm travelling light, hole hopping. I just simply cut the strings off, to fend off freezing tangles.

[DonBo]

 Originally Posted By: GoFish4

On another note, I use rubberbands tied for my rattle reels set at water level. That way once you have a hit, you can reel it up until the rubberband is set at the water line and don't have to check it after that once you set your debth. Makes them midnight bites easier to reset!!

Instead of tying a rubber band, use the trick I do with my tip-ups. Just use a tiny bobber, the clip on kind. Works great.

[PerchJerker]

 Originally Posted By: DonBo

Instead of tying a rubber band, use the trick I do with my tip-ups. Just use a tiny bobber, the clip on kind. Works great.

Or a tiny split shot.

[L_Cappo]

the ice buster bobber works great for that.thats all i use.when using these bobbers out side the dont freeze like the other slip bobbers do.

[tisosy11]

 Originally Posted By: PerchJerker

 Originally Posted By: DonBo

Instead of tying a rubber band, use the trick I do with my tip-ups. Just use a tiny bobber, the clip on kind. Works great.

Or a tiny split shot.

I tried using a tiny split shot on my rod/reel combo for the extravaganza because we were in 60 FOW and i didn't want to run a tie that entire distance again. This works on tip ups but doesn't work for rod/reel combos.

I'd be interested in the best way to tie something on that didn't involve running the entire length of line for those ocasional times when you are fishing iin such depths.

[slipperybob]

 Originally Posted By: tisosy11

 Originally Posted By: PerchJerker

 Originally Posted By: DonBo

Instead of tying a rubber band, use the trick I do with my tip-ups. Just use a tiny bobber, the clip on kind. Works great.

Or a tiny split shot.

I tried using a tiny split shot on my rod/reel combo for the extravaganza because we were in 60 FOW and i didn't want to run a tie that entire distance again. This works on tip ups but doesn't work for rod/reel combos.

I'd be interested in the best way to tie something on that didn't involve running the entire length of line for those ocasional times when you are fishing iin such depths.

That's where the rubber band comes in. It's a pain to try to slide something in deep water. If I didn't need to slide the slip knot, personally I'd prefer using straight mono fishing line to tie a uni knot directly onto my line. Probably works better if you use that flourescent green line or red line on clear mono line. It's a little more work but it'll be a lot smoother of a knot.

[PerchJerker]

 Originally Posted By: tisosy11

I'd be interested in the best way to tie something on that didn't involve running the entire length of line for those ocasional times when you are fishing iin such depths.

You can use dacron line or thread (same stuff the slip bobber knots are made out of) and tie your own slip bobber knots, and you can tie them directly on the line, you wouln't need to slide them all the way up. I don't do this because it's so much more convenient to use the pre-tied ones, but it's an option.

Also, my suggestions of a small split spot was for rattle reels and tipups, not for rod / reel combos.

[ZOOM]

I know it sound's kind of funny, but I keep a pack of dental floss in my fishing gear and I use this more than I use the stops that are stocked with the package you buy at the store.I still use the little rubber stop that you get with alot of the bobber stops but instead of the string that comes with the stops I use the floss, this seems to hold really well.the only thing I can think of that is wrong with this set up is that the line likes to coil or spiral when you lower or raise the depth. hope this helps

[tisosy11]

Thanks Perch - I know you said for rattlers and tipups but i tried using it for a quick fix.

[sodajerk]

 Originally Posted By: NyQuiLlama

 Originally Posted By: sodajerk

type that consist of a round bead and an oval shaped bobber stop on a wire loop.

Theses are my favorite kind. The oval shaped stop is made out of rubber. The only thing to watch out for is when you're sliding the stop along the line you can cut the rubber with friction if you're not careful. You don't need the bead with most bobbers.

Thanks for the tip. I've been fishing bobberless this winter, using rod rockers, and that has been working for me. I think I'll put one of these on each rod to mark depth. More visible than the string-type stops.

[Bulldoggr]

I use the string bobber stops. I rarely even trim the ends off. I fish primarly inside my Otter lodge all winter. so i don't have a problem with ice build up on it.

I like to leave the ends on. so if it does slide from the postion I can ezily tighten real quick. Never had a problem even on a noodle rod with the tiny eyes on the tip