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I believe the float is supposed to sink to where the yellow line on the tip is just above the surface of the water. The size of the float & the overall weight of your bait rig has to be balanced to achieve that effect.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoodToGoGuy
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Thill makes slip bobbers with the weights printed on them going down to 1/32 I think. They come with the knot line at the top of the bobber and a bead is not required. The only draw back is the knot going through your eyes on the rod if you are just dropping your line next to boat. The knot tends to hang sometimes on the last eye of the rod when letting out line. Casting the line is fine and works well. All my corks are thills and I do own a couple wagglers too and they work just as well IMO. I also have a couple of wobblers that work well too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK50Ta2XtsQ
everlasting Slip bobbers work well. google "the everlasting slip bobber"
I like the everlasting slip bobber also.
tried them all.....only use these......$2 for 12......slide 6" of your line thru the wire loop....slide the bead and bobber stopper on to your line.....cut off about 6" where the installation makes a kink in the line......slide on bobber(cork)....tie jig on.....catch fish.....note...it is easier to slide the bobber up and down the line when the line is wet....
http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shop...product/44430/
What is the bead for?Quote:
Originally Posted by prefers shiners
Good question.......the bead prevents the small football shaped bobber stopper from getting hung up on the cork (bobber/float)Quote:
Originally Posted by RMGeorge
I like to keep my fishing simple and my slip float rig is no exception. I keep a slip float rig tied up on at least two of my light spinning outfits at all times. My slip float setup begins with 6lb mono. I like either Bass Pro Excel or Berkley Trilene XL. You can use 4lb test but you never know what may eat your bait. I have caught 3ft gar and 10lb+ carp while bream fishing with crickets. Those extra couple of pounds can make a big difference. Next, I tie on my bobber stop. I use either the string type or the tiny plastic ones that you run your line thru 3-4 times. I prefer the plastic ones because they slip thru the rod guides easier and you don' t have to keep tightening them up. However, it can be a little tricky to thread them on your line at times because the holes are so small. You can adjust the depth of your rig by moving the bobber stop up(deeper) or down(shallower) your line. Next, I thread on the bead and then the slip float. I try to use the smallest float I can find. Any brand will work but I prefer Bass Pro' s brand. I even use the cheap foam ones with the black plastic tube running thru them. You can find them at almost any bait shop such as Bates Field and Stream in Mayflower, AR. I use them at least 2-3 times a week and I have never had a problem with them. Next, I tie on my hook. Last, I add my split shot about 4 inches above my hook. I like a #7 shot when the water is cool and a #5 shot when things warm up. There you have it. Some guys get very intricate with their slip float rigs and they have great success but simple usually works for me. I hope this helps someone. Slip floats have certainly improved my panfishing tenfold.
Are slip floats or waggler floats better for light biting fish like bream and crappie? Ive used wagglers but havent caught anything using them.
They work well with crappie I can tell you from experience. I would think a smaller bobber would be needed for bream and spawning crappie where you don't want a big splash from the bobber when you throw it. I like these for slip bobbers. The rubber stopper is more quiet and durable. Bass Pro Shops® Bobber Stops | Bass Pro Shops