A standard float rod from 81⁄2 to 91⁄2 feet in length is fine and the style reel you use is totally up to you – spinning or casting both work fine. Spool up with 30-pound braid and then run an
8- to 15-pound
fluoro or mono leader.
Do you use weights with a bobber?
Crimp a small split-shot sinker on your line just below the bobber,
enough weight to help keep the bobber upright but not so much that it sinks the float
. Fresh bait puts out natural scents that attract fish, so replace your worm once it gets soggy and turns pale.
How long should a bobber dogging leader be?
3-4ft
leaders will keep you fishing effectively, but water conditions can dictate need for change for leader length. Yarnies, bait, beads, or even pink worms will all work with the bobber dogging set up.
How do you rig a bobber with weights?
How much does a bobber weigh?
| Indian Scout Bobber Twenty Dimensions, Aerodynamics and weight | Front Brakes Dimensions – Disc Dimensions 298 mm (11.7 inches) | Rear Brakes Dimensions – Disc Dimensions 298 mm (11.7 inches) | Curb Weight (including fluids) 264.0 kg (582.0 pounds) | Dry Weight 254.0 kg (560.0 pounds) |
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Where do weights and bobbers go?
How far should the weight be from the hook?
Depending on the depth, the distance from the hook to the weight needs to be adjusted.
For shallower water, it is recommended to place your hook three to six inches above the weight
. For deeper water, the hook can be adjusted to nine inches from the weight to no more than a foot and a half because of the leverage.
Does bobber color matter?
Most often you see them are red and white, but red and yellow in another common color combination, but
any color bobber will work
. The colors are there to help the angler see it when it's out in the water. These types of bobbers are easy to use and very inexpensive, but they have one major draw back.
What size bobber should I use?
Fortunately, bobbers are inexpensive because choosing the right one can take trial and error. As a place to start, if you're going after crappies with live minnows that are a couple of inches in length as bait, try a bobber
about 1 inch in diameter
.
How do I stop my bobber from drifting?
In a nutshell, slip bobbers usually have a small knot of a Dacron-type line that can be slipped on the line and pulled tight. A small bead follows that. The bead stops the knot from going through the hole in the bobber.
How do I bobber my dog from the bank?
What is a drift bobber?
The best way to describe bobber-doggin' is that it is basically
drift fishing with a float
. Unlike traditional bobber fishing where the bait rides suspended in the water column, the idea here is to have your sinker (typically a Slinky) tapping along the bottom – again just as if you were drift fishing.
When should I use fishing weights?
Where does the weight go on a fishing line?
How much space do you need between a bobber and a hook?
How far should the bobber be from the hook? The distance between the bobber and the hook
depends on the depth at which fish are feeding
. If the fish are suspended at 5 feet, set the length between the bobber and hook to 5 feet.
How much does an Indian Scout Bobber weight?
Weight of Indian Scout Bobber is
261 kg
.
How heavy is a Indian Scout Bobber?
| Make Model Indian Scout Bobber | Dry Weight 242 kg / 533 lbs | Wet Weight 251 kg / 554 lbs | Ground Clearance 123 mm / 4.8 in | GVWR 449 kg / 988 lbs |
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What can I use for fishing weights?
- Split-Shot. The diminutive split-shot is undoubtedly the most utilized fishing weight. …
- Rubber-Core Sinkers. Rubber-core sinkers help get bait into fish target zones quickly. …
- Sliding Sinkers. …
- Worm Weights. …
- Walking Sinkers.
How much weight should I put on fishing line?
It should
roughly match the weight of the species you are fishing for
(e.g. use line in the 30-pound test for tuna in the 30-pound range). A typical line to cast for trout would be 4-pound test. Consider braided line of 30-pound test or more if you go after large game fish.
How do you set up hook and weight for fishing?
How much does a size 4 sinker weight?
| Sinker size Pieces supplied in 1 packet (Approx weight per sinker) | Size 3 35pcs value pack (Or 7pcs pre pack) 9 grams | Size 4 20pcs value pack (Or 5pcs pre pack) 15 grams | Size 5 15pcs value pack (Or 4pcs pre pack) 25 grams | Size 6 3pcs pre pack 40 grams |
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What weight should I use for catfish?
Catfish aren't line-shy, so you can use light or heavy fishing line as situations dictate. High-strength, small-diameter monofilaments testing
15 to 25 pounds
are good inexpensive choices for all-round use, but when hunting the big boys, you may have to upgrade to 30-, 40-, even 80-pound-test.
Do you use a weight when bass fishing?
But the general rule is
use the least amount of weight you can get away with but still feel what your lure is doing
. The more weight you put on a lure, the more it will want to snag. The lighter the weight, the harder it is to stay in contact with your lure and feel when something changes, i.e. a fish bites.
How do you set up a fishing pole for beginners?
Do bobbers scare fish?
Bobbers can dramatically affect fishing success both positively and negatively
. Bobbers can suspend bait off the bottom which is great for targeting suspended fish, keeping your bait out of dangerous debris that results in lost gear, and also in plain sight well off the bottom muck.
What is the advantage of a slip bobber?
A slip-bobber can
minimize the amount of terminal tackle that is lost
. Simply set your bait to a depth that allows it to float above all the snags.
Why is my bobber sideways?
If your bobber is laying sideways it usually means
you set the sinker to go too deep, and it is on the bottom
. If the sinker is on the bottom, the bobber will float on its side.
