Go Back   Alberta Outdoorsmen Forum > Main Category > Fishing Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 05-25-2020, 08:49 PM
trigger7mm trigger7mm is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 3,516
Default Bobber stops?

Which is the best bobber stop to use when casting a slip bobber set up into deep water. Something that doesn’t catch or grab on your rod guides on the cast. Thanks.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 05-25-2020, 08:56 PM
Unclerj Unclerj is offline
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 86
Default

I use the smallest rubber one that will hold on the line. I also usually just leave them on and slide them down when I'm using a regular lure.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 05-25-2020, 09:06 PM
mtnhunter's Avatar
mtnhunter mtnhunter is offline
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Calgary
Posts: 594
Default

I’m interested in this as well. I find they catch on the guides or my reel bail. I end up going through at least a couple each time I fish.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
--------------------
Vegetarian is a latin word meaning "poor hunter".
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 05-25-2020, 09:10 PM
Truck Norris's Avatar
Truck Norris Truck Norris is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 108
Default

I've had very good success using the bobber stops from VMC when I'm using gear for Salmon and Bass fishing. They're a little more expensive, but they have a taper at both ends that isn't too noticeable going through my rod's guides.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 05-25-2020, 09:27 PM
pikeman06 pikeman06 is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,615
Default

I use a very small swivel. Still not the greatest when trying a long cast but it works. I don't tie a knot I just thread it thru the top and bottom eyelet and it binds up enough to grip the line. I pinch the eyelet on the swivel a bit. Better than a bead. I've broke off some big fish with the bead setup.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 05-25-2020, 10:06 PM
wildwoods wildwoods is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Location
Posts: 4,961
Default

I’ve caught thousands of ‘Eyes on a slip bobber. I have never had issues with the small beads and knot. The bead will very rarely go past the rod guides. The knot provides very little to no drag while casting and absolutely zero breakage over the years I’ve been fishing with them. Works for me.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 05-25-2020, 10:38 PM
huntsfurfish huntsfurfish is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Southern Alberta
Posts: 7,350
Default

I prefer slip bobber knots tied on straws (use uni knot).

Easy to tie can re-tighten if necessary.

Have tried all the plastic ones and dont care for any of them.

Use with small bead and swivel. Prefer mono for this task as main line.

Also found spiderwire fusion was the best superline for slip bobber fishing (have some that I hoarded before it was discontinued.)
__________________
.
eat a snickers


made in Alberta__ born n raised.


FS-Tinfool hats by the roll.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 05-26-2020, 08:44 AM
pikeman06 pikeman06 is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,615
Default

Should have added I use mono. And yes, breaks right at the bead.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 05-26-2020, 09:53 AM
timbo timbo is offline
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 14
Default

use the ones wrapped around the tube they are my fav they
come with the proper size beads too and don't slip like the rubber ones
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 05-26-2020, 10:19 AM
Fishwhere Fishwhere is offline
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 388
Default

I like the pre-tied ones on those hollow straws and they are multicolored pink, yellow, orange. Make sure you use the beads. The least likely bobber stop to snag on your rungs for sure.

Not sure about really heavy weight in deep water, but i think should be ok. If your hook is your weight then you obviously will know if your hook is on the bottom or not depending what your bobber is doing. May also be worth thinking about a rig that could cover water a bit better and keep you a consistent distance off the bottom - forgot the name but something with the weight on the bottom and your hook above at whatever distance you want. Not a pickeral rig with the loose ends hanging off like a disastor waiting to happen. I think its a bass/crappie set up but should work good on wally too.

Last edited by Fishwhere; 05-26-2020 at 10:26 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 05-26-2020, 06:59 PM
trigger7mm trigger7mm is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 3,516
Default Bobber stops

Thanks for all the great tips guys! Cheers!
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 05-27-2020, 09:41 AM
CptnBlues63 CptnBlues63 is offline
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Somewhere north of Edmonton
Posts: 616
Default

I like these rubber stops:

https://thefishinhole.com/index.cfm?...PS%2F&se=20459
__________________
It matters not how straight the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.

***William Henley***
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 05-27-2020, 04:02 PM
PerchBuster PerchBuster is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 562
Default

I’ve used the rubber ones and the string type ones extensively and like them both. When using the string ones I will trim the tag ends down some after tying and when I use the rubber ones I most often put 2 of them on them on my line to help avoid slippage
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 05-27-2020, 05:41 PM
Bushleague Bushleague is offline
 
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 3,556
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by wildwoods View Post
I’ve caught thousands of ‘Eyes on a slip bobber. I have never had issues with the small beads and knot. The bead will very rarely go past the rod guides. The knot provides very little to no drag while casting and absolutely zero breakage over the years I’ve been fishing with them. Works for me.
This is my method as well. Tie a uni knot on your line, next run a bead and then the bobber. Make sure your weight is fixed, not sliding, sliding weights seem to move the bobber stop around on the cast.

Realy big baits, big bobbers, and heavy weights will cause a regular uni knot to move around... in this case make a wrap or two around your mainline before you tie the uni-knot. It wont be easy to reposition but it wont get moved around on a hard cast.
__________________
If the good lord didnt want me to ride a four wheeler with no shirt on, then how come my nipples grow back after every wipeout?
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 05-27-2020, 09:34 PM
huntsfurfish huntsfurfish is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Southern Alberta
Posts: 7,350
Default

Also when you use a slip bobber.

Tie on the uni knot, small bead, then your float but also tie in a small swivel. Tie on a 2 or 3 ft(or less if you prefer) leader(slightly lighter wt or the same wt mono) then add your hook/jig. You can pinch on a split shot or 2 if needed(fishing deep might want more).

But the small swivel keeps you from having to chase your bobber if/when a pike bites you off. When I am slip bobber fishing for walleye I dont use very heavy line. 4 to 8 lb, normally 6 lb.
__________________
.
eat a snickers


made in Alberta__ born n raised.


FS-Tinfool hats by the roll.
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 05-28-2020, 06:28 AM
dgl1948 dgl1948 is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,240
Default

I just use common rubber bands. Choose the size you want. Stretch and tie a common knot and trim. Works for me.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:21 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.