what a vast store of information and I need your help Obi wan, your my only hope! determined to learn how to do the bobber thing, being a dedicated tight line guy who is addicted to the thump. This is how the best fisherman on my lake do it and they consistantly have buckets full of big crappie while I just can't detect the subtle bites on bobbers that are there by big crappie.

you all have armed me with info and I purchased a rod and reel that should increase my range and will be experimenting with different bobbers to figure it out. thing is I know after couple of failed attempts I can go to a dock loaded with brush and get my limit of 10-12 inchers and many more shorter no problem even tho others have fished it but I want those 12-14 inch limits the bobber dudes are pulling in. It's the challenge.