This is especially true during cold fronts which make fish, particularly finicky eaters. They are slow to grab onto a bait and very quick to spit the bait if they feel anything is off.
Furthermore, if you need to fish on the bottom, ditch the bobber. If you will be distracted in any way, you should use a bobber or a bell indicator. If you are keeping your eyes on a bunch of kids, a dog, or that deer across the river, a bobber is a valuable tool. Some species of fish lend themselves strongly to being fished with a bobber. For example, when trying to catch shad for bait, a bobber is important since their bites on tiny pieces of worms can be very delicate.
Small trout, bluegills, yellow perch, small bass, and suckers are some other fish in which an angler can benefit from the use of a bobber. Bullheads are certainly another one. Largemouth bass fished with shiners, frogs, and bluegills are another one I think fits this category. Moreover, these bigger gamefish require baits often too big and too strong for most bobbers to realistically be used.
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.
Bobbers can aid in distance casting and also as a reference point for where your bait actually is in the water. These are all huge benefits for fishing success. On the other hand, a bobber makes hook setting less efficient by adding an additional angle in the line your hookset must overcome which can result in poor hooksets or lost fish.
Bobbers also keep bait off the bottom which could be bad if you want it there. Bobbers can act like sailboats on windy days carrying your bait along unnaturally which could put off fish.
Lastly, the presence of a bobber overhead could alert fish down below. This is especially true in high-pressured fishing spots where fish are wary of getting a hook in their mouths. If they see a bobber overhead, they could turn tail and head the other way. I think this all depends on water depth and where fish are likely suspended. If you are fishing in shallow water, feet is a good length.
If you are fishing over a drop-off, perhaps feet is better. As a general rule, I would advise you to go between feet. One thing to keep in mind is the longer the length of line beneath the bobber, the harder it will be to cast.
Even more important, the longer the line the tougher it will be to get a solid hookset. Bobbers can be a great piece of equipment not only for new anglers but experienced anglers too. They can help you detect subtle bites, suspend your bait off the bottom, and often times aid in casting distance. For some species of fish, a bobber makes a lot of sense.
Bobbers can also be cumbersome, spook a fish, make bottom fishing impossible, and make setting the hook more difficult. It all comes down to visibility. Most bobbers are brightly colored so you can see them at all times and in all conditions. With that said, some bright colors are actually not as visible as you might think. For example, white or yellow bobbers stand out in stained water or along tree lined areas where the water looks dark. Yet, they are essentially invisible on days with high clouds or bright sunshine where glare from the water hides their location.
A fluorescent orange or black color bobber actually contrasts better on bright days. In addition to having a variety of bobber styles on hand, you also need a range of colors. That way you can use the most visible bobber on any given day. Our favorite bobbers have dual colors like black and orange, black and yellow or pink and yellow. Just like any other fishing tackle, tailor your bobber choice to match the conditions.
No doubt there are countless ways to rig up with a bobber. For the sake of simplifying things, we narrowed it down to the 3 best bobber rigs that will pretty much cover any fishing situation you might encounter. A basic fixed bobber rig is going to serve any angler well for panfish and stocked trout throughout the fishing season.
This rig is easy to setup and works best for delivering bait at foot depths. Casting is tricky once you have more than 3 feet of line below the bobber so practice lob casting to avoid tangles. How to fish it — This setup is best used for fishing near weed lines and shallow structure where panfish tend to congregate.
It is also effective for stocked trout in early spring while they feed near the surface. It works equally well from a boat or shore. A fixed bobber rig is intended to stay stationary after you cast. Watch wind drift to avoid snags. This is a great rig for close-in fishing when you need to place your bait at a fixed depth right above thick structure.
Use live bait on a single hook or try panfish jigs for exciting shallow water crappie action. The slip bobber rig is by far the most versatile of the bobber setups. You can drop baits down to exacting depths between 5 and 20 feet with slip bobbers. How to fish it — To fish effectively with a slip bobber, you need to know the depth fish are feeding.
Always cast with the wind at your side or back to get the best coverage. For fast action drops on a pack of walleye or cruising trout, use a live bait jig and an egg sinker above the swivel. When a slower sink rate with live bait is desired, forego the egg sinker and jig. Instead, use a small split shot with a plain hook.
If using light line for panfish, you can skip the leader and tie on a crappie jig to your mainline without a swivel. It is uniquely suited for targeting bass and crappie. Like we said before, one of the biggest advantages when using a bobber is the ability to visualize a strike. But a strike is not always as obvious as a bobber disappearing below the surface. Learning the nuances of bobber movement and interpreting when to set the hook are important skills to master.
A bobber sized right should float high enough to be visible while remaining sensitive enough to show a bite. When you find that perfect balance, fish barely feel any resistance from the bobber when they tug on your bait. Different styles of bobbers show strikes in different ways. More importantly, how a fish strikes also determines how the bobber moves.
With the right setup and bait, you can catch virtually any freshwater fish species with bobbers. Sometimes conditions demand different tactics that might be hindered by bobbers. Most are easy to target with bobbers but some are downright impossible or at least impractical to catch with float rigs. Species that spend most of their time in depths of 20 feet or more are going to be difficult to pinpoint and catch with a bobber. Catfish are the exception. Take a look at this list of our favorite fish to target with bobbers.
Plus, a few fish that are better fished for without. A size 8 hook is smaller than a size 7, which is smaller than a 6 and so forth. Use small hooks for small fish on light tackle. Use big hooks for big fish on heavy tackle. On the other hand, if you hooked a trophy bass on a panfish hook using a medium-heavy rod, the too-small hook might bend and the fish will escape.
Those should work well until you learn more about the advantages of each style. Sinkers are weights made of lead or other metals. The less the sinker weighs, the more natural and sensitive your rig will be. Fixed sinkers are pinched, twisted or tied onto the line. Often used varieties include split shot and rubber-core sinkers, which have grooves to hold the line.
Sliding sinkers reduce the resistance a fish feels when it bites. The weight rests on bottom while line slides through it. Examples include egg and bullet sinkers. Egg sinkers have a hole through the middle so the line moves freely. They are commonly used on live-bait rigs. Bullet sinkers have a cone shape ideal for gliding through weeds. They are most often used when fishing plastic worms.
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