What kind of bobber stops do you guys use? The knotted ones usually catch in the line as it comes off the spool on a cast and ruins the cast as well as sending the minnow flying.
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What kind of bobber stops do you guys use? The knotted ones usually catch in the line as it comes off the spool on a cast and ruins the cast as well as sending the minnow flying.
I use the rubber oval shape ones. They work for me.
I've been looking for those. What brand do you use?
i use the knotted kind. haven't had a big problem with them catching. tried the rubber ones, but if you move them a lot, they tended to cut through the little rubber piece,
The brand is Thill, a sub of Lindy Tackle.
I also use the string stops. I use them on 4-6lb mono and leave 1/16" tag ends when I trim the stop knot. I have not experienced casting problems when using the string stops.
I've tried the rubber stops and they won't stay where I want them, but are much easier to put on. The rubber stops I tried were an "off brand" I think. I may have to try the Thill stops and see if they work better for me.
The rubber "Bobber stops" work great if you show a little love and add saliva to the mono line so that the rubber will not overheat when sliding. They also make different sized stops for different size line . Keep trying.
ESB slip bobbers. Look em up. You will never look back not regret it.
Cabelas Hi Flo red tie knots. I trim em down and leave just enough to grab with pliers to retighten if needed. Gonna check out these esb?? What are they?
You can tie your own using mono. Just take a loop of mono and lay it along side the line, then slip a tag end over your line and through the loop 3 or 4 times, pull tight on both ends then trim. I know this doesn't sound right but it works and you can slide it up or down. I usually use a different color of mono for the bobber stop so you can see it better. If your bobber has a large hole you will have to use a glass bead.