Whether you call them bobbers, floats or corks, these simple devices have several useful functions. They
suspend your bait at a depth where fish are feeding
. They let you know when a fish bites. They add weight for casting small lures, reduce snags and enable you to maneuver your bait to prime fishing spots.
How deep should you fish with a bobber?
In cases like that it's usually best to set your depth very shallow
(around 1 or 2 feet below the surface)
. If you set the bobber deeper than that, chances are the fish won't notice your bait because it's below them.
Are bobbers good for fishing?
If fishing live bait for trout, panfish, and bullheads, or you want to suspend your bait off the bottom, a bobber is
beneficial to most fishermen
. If you are fishing large bait for bigger fish or fishing on the bottom, a bobber can be detrimental to your fishing success.
Should I use a sinker or bobber?
When pond fishing, use a bobber to keep your bait afloat
. When river fishing, use a sinker to weigh the bait down. If you use a bobber in a river, the strong current will push your bait back to the bank.
What bait goes good with a bobber?
A simple bobber rig – which can be baited with
night crawlers, minnows, crayfish and other live bait
, as well as with artificial lures
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. … You will find that it is a lot less difficult to pull this shape under water than the big round bobber.
Should I use a bobber with a lure?
Panfish experts can present their lures or
live bait
in a wide range of situations when they use the proper bobber setup. When winter crappie in clear water burrow into deep brush, try a slip bobber rig to lure the fish out of the cover.
Does the sinker go above or below the hook?
Step 2: Attach 1 or 2 sinkers,
6 to 12 inches above the hook
. This weight will keep your bait or lure down in the water and will help swing it away from shore.
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.
Do you need a bobber to fish for catfish?
If you don't need a bobber or float you're likely to find other catfish rigs like the Santee Cooper rig or slip sinker rig more effective but there's are certainly instances where a bobber is the best option and even times where the traditional bobber rig will outperform all others.
Can you use a jig with a bobber?
The bobber allows
you to present your jig vertically
and keep it there indefinitely allowing for a slower presentation. Fishing your jig from one hole to another takes practice. It can be mastered in time. Another great thing about this rig is that you can use a very light jig head.
How far up should you put a bobber?
Place your bobber
6-12′′ from your rod tip
and make sure your line is not wrapped around your rod.
Do you bass fish with a bobber?
Where Round Bobbers Are At Their Best! The “
fixed” bobber
is an all around good bobber, be it round or oval. They're usually thought of as fishing bobbers for panfish. They're effective, however, when used with shiners or other baitfish for catching bass in shallow water 5′ or 6′ deep.
Do lighted bobbers scare fish?
Lighted bobbers are critical tools for
tapping the night bite
for walleyes and other gamefish that dine after sundown. However, commercially made lighted bobbers are often big and bulky, making it a challenge to present your bait in the strike zone without scaring the fish.
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.
How do you fish with a bobber?
Step 2: Attach 1 or 2 sinkers,
6 to 12 inches
above the hook. This weight will keep your bait or lure down in the water and will help swing it away from shore. Step 3: Clip a bobber on the line. A bobber lets you know when fish are biting, because it moves up and down in the water as fish nibble at the bait.
