Thread: slip bobbers

Originally Posted by Craig

I have used rubber bands made for braces they are thin tough and come in lots of bright colors that are easy to see.

I've just been using the rubber bands off my daily newspaper, but the braces bands are probably a better idea. My kids are way past braces, but I have a friend who is an orthodontist. I think I'll hit him up for some.

I use the Lindy string type and leave at least 1" on each end so I can re-tighten over time. Use braided line and have no real problems, but mono will cast further. If you have casting issues try a rod with large guides......allows the slip knot to fly thru. If you are loosing that many minnows when casting try a longer rod and cast with a sweeping action vs. a snap cast.

I have no problem with the line going thru the guides... the problem is the line (with the stop knot) coming off the spool smoothly during the cast.. When using a spinning reel, if the stop knot is wound onto the spool, it will catch as the line is coming off the spool during the cast. The string stops are the worst, because they are always higher than the line. They catch, no matter how close I trim the ends..

I use the rubber ovals as well. Every now and again when I am fishing deep the line will get caught on the spool but most of the time they work great. I have noticed that most everytime you catcha fish, you have to readjust your depth as the stopper gets caught on the eyelets with the pressure of the rod bending with a fish on. I absolutely hate those string stops. I will not use them anymore.