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Recently I've been double dipping and spider rigging. As the water temp rises, the crappie move up so I have to take off the jigs, slip on the slip bobber and retie on the jig(s) to flip up in the shallower water. Is there a bobber that someone has used that can slide onto the line without have to re-rig? Can you tell me if it works like you expected it?
I haven't used a slip bobber in a couple of years mainly because of what you just said. I use a spring bobber and do just fine. Adjust it, remove it, whatever you need.
Yes, I just can't tell you the name of it. Pretty sure it is marketed by Wally Marshall. Has a twist tube in it with a slot in the tube and float. Just twist, insert line and twist again then you have a slip float.
I found these but don't know how durable they would be.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crappie Reaper
Slip Lock Bobbers | Slip Bobber Fishing
use a pear bobber and just turn the spring hook 90 degrees, so it does not go right back into the tiny hole it is made for. your stop will stay on the line all the time, but is big enough it can not get through the gap on the bobber wire. not ideal, but better than going back and forth.
I just ordered some lock bobbers that CHECrappie posted. I will report back on them.
Thanks,Quote:
Originally Posted by fishn_a_ledge
I think I'm going to pull the trigger on them too. What size did you order?
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Originally Posted by CHECrappie
Well since it's free shipping with 13 or more, I ordered 9 Medium and 6 large.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hat55
good. i got the mini and small. they were very generous on the shipping. I got 3 of each and 1 stopper and a refill. shipping was $3.50.
Yeah I'm with reaper on this. If I'm bobber fishing it would most likely be during the spawn and in the shallow. A spring bobber will handle this just fine and way easier to set up. To me a slip bobber would be more for deep water fishing Where it would be impossible to have a spring bobber 25' up your line.
True. But I've been fishing deeper in the morning without a bobber because I'm either spider rigging or double dipping. As the water temp warms up I want to go shallow and not have to cut off and re-tie. I ordered some of the slip on bobbers I posted on earlier. I hope they'll work.Quote:
Originally Posted by DrNip
I understand this but it would just be easier to slap a spring bobber on in my opinion. Spring bobber there is no tying/untying, bobber stops or beads. Slap it on and go. I respect it though.
Interesting idea -- hope they work. I ordered 2 large, 2 medium, 1 stopper and refill.
FYI, and I don't know why I didn't think of this earlier, the Rocket Bobber can be used both as a clip on or slip bobber and no need cutting the line. You simple rotate the wire hook to either setting. I have several of these I bought off Crappie Assassin Jigs.
For shallow fishing, the Thill Mini Shy Bite is terrific. It requires no knots and does not create a weak spot in your line where it clips on. It is wooden and is held on the line by two rubber "bands". It is easily readjusted for depth. An added bonus is that it sinks very, very slowly with a 1/8 oz. jig if not retrieved. That technique has nailed them when other guys are only getting sporadic bites. Used with 4 lb. line, it casts pretty good distances.
I got the Mini and the small in. They work great! I recommend them. So many times while working the bank i want to cast n drag a little. in about 3 seconds i have made the change. The stops work great. I am using PP 2/10. Stops generally do not stick to these. The mini is mini. it supports about a 1/16oz jig head and plastic. The small just supports a 1/8oz TimmyTom with a blade and 3 inch bait. I will order some mediums and let you know how much weight they support. Great concept and great product!
Ledge
Stopper knot on 2/10
I'll take some 12 lb mono and a short piece of grooved coffee stirrer and tie on a stopper knot. They work fine for me.
I agree and have used them. Advantage to these, you do not have to cut your line to slip the line through. these clamp on, do not crush your line, are fully movable to different depths, and takes about 4 seconds.
Just got my order in today , they look really good. Ordered the mini and small. Will probably order the medium in the near future.
I got my order of medium and large but haven't used them yet. They do look very good though.
I received my medium and large and theyre exactly what I was looking for. Very easy to put on and take off. Highly recommended.